Got a new greenhouse!

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Just had to share my excitement with others who love to garden. I came in to work today and one of my co-workers asked me if I would like a greenhouse?" Well of course! It is a very small one, 6x8x7, but I am so thankful for this blessing. I can use it to start my plants and then if I find it to be too small, I can turn it into housing for my turkeys or meat birds.

 

[ninnymary]

Lucky you Stubbornhill! I'm sure you will love it and is it possible to "add a room" to it if it's too small? With a small one you have the opportunity to start small and experiment with it.

Mary

 

[lesa]

Now that is exciting!! You will really enjoy using it. Just remember, even seeds started in the greenhouse, need to be hardened off...Enjoy!

 

[thistlebloom]

Yippee Stubborn'! And you can't beat the price

 

[897tgigvib]

You are going to have a seriously enjoyable learning experience!

I worked in a greenhouse for several years. Get a couple thermometers. A hi/lo is ideal. Ventilation and some kind of fan really make things better, a lot. There are good books about having a greenhouse. How much, how little to water in winter...

 

[jackb]

Great news! You will love having a greenhouse.

 

[HunkieDorie23]

That is so awesome especially in Maine, you'll be able to add so much more time to your gardening.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Thanks all! I am very excited. Both ends open up and two windows on each side. Maybe this weekend or next we can get it set up and then get a jump start. I just have to figure out what I want to experiment with. If anyone has any suggestions of what are good things for beginers to start with, don't be shy!

 

[lesa]

Make it something super easy-spinach, lettuce, onions... Something that won't be too delicate, while you figure out the temps! Do you have any seeds started in the house right now? You could always bring them out for a little sunshine.

 

[897tgigvib]

Make sure you have comfortable to work with shelves, know where the light is, have shade lovers on the north, several thermometers, a good draining floor, easy to clean...