greenhouse – Page 5 – down to earth digs

The little greenhouse was built by my husband 5 years ago.

Nearly all of the structure was built with recycled or reclaimed material–we are pretty proud of that.

The greenhouse is 10 X 10 ft square.

The greenhouse is wired and we heat or cool with electricity.

I use passive heating also–the greenhouse sits on a bed of sand, gravel and cement pavers. Black buckets filled with water also sit under the benches. All of these together–absorb heat during the day to help night temperatures.

There is maintenance with a wood structure. Painting! But it’s worth it!

If you want character in your garden landscape–you can’t get anything better!

When you live in zone 4, a greenhouse sure helps jumpstart your gardening.

As I sit here with a blizzard raging outside my window, I am counting the days till the greenhouse is warming and nurturing the next seasons plants.

Rain Barrel

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015Uncategorized9 Comments

When the search began for a rain barrel for the the greenhouse, I knew I wanted something that added character to the garden. Finding this old copper washing machine tub at a friends antique shop was the perfect piece. I couldn’t carry it out the door fast enough. A recycled base of a fire pit made the perfect stand for my rain barrel.

Recycled material, beautiful copper, and a great watering source close at hand. Makes for the perfect garden addition.

Garden Gear

January 5, 2015Uncategorized2 Comments

Escape

January 3, 2015January 3, 2015Uncategorized7 Comments

With sub zero temperatures on the way for tonight, I am escaping into images from last spring in the greenhouse.

Thought maybe you might like to spend a little time in here too.

Seed To Soil

December 31, 2014Uncategorized6 Comments

In just a few short weeks, I will start trays of seeds for the next garden season.

This process may just be my favorite part of gardening. The greenhouse is warm and moisture covers the inside glass, giving almost a watercolor effect to the snowy landscape outside.

Quiet days, filling pots and trays of herbs, vegetables and flowers.

I fill the greenhouse from top to bottom, enough for me, and plenty to offer in a little “Extra Sale”

This year I will also be growing flowers and herbs that will be used in our daughters wedding.