Comments on: Greenhouse Project (Part 2 of 2)

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:09:06 +0000

Thanks for the tips, I think I’ll start this first year with untreated board with anchored corners. Maybe down the line I’ll invest in the composite timbers, once I am sure that I have the right size and site for my plot. Everything’s hypothetical in the first year, after all!

By: Villager

Villager — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:16:48 +0000

Holly, I made my beds several different ways. Around the greenhouse, I have some that are just unsupported raised soil with amendments. Inside the greenhouse I used untreated 2×6′s with anchored corners I bought. And then I also have some beds using composite timbers made from recycled plastic. They are pricey, but last a long time. I got mine from Burpee.

Since we have a fine silty loam soil, I added a lot of peat moss to my beds and other gardening areas to improve moisture retention. I also add all the compost I can make.

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:01:29 +0000

What a great way to get your green on in winter! I wish I had space for a greenhouse. But I am hunting for hints on the best way to build a raised bed – how did you do yours?

Thanks for the Blotanical fave, btw!

By: Nell Jean

Nell Jean — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:11:26 +0000

My favorite posts are glimpses into the greenhouses of others. I am always finding new ideas.

I’ve noticed a tiny spot in mine that grew healthy weeds that would be perfect for lettuces, next winter.

By: Annie's Granny

Annie's Granny — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:20:46 +0000

Oh, I am soooo jealous! I would so love a greenhouse, but I just don’t have any room with a southern exposure. If I eliminated my squash patch, I could squeeze one in….it’s a thought!

By: Noelle/azplantlady

Noelle/azplantlady — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:50:50 +0000

I love the last photo! What a blessing to be enjoying your retirement doing what you love. The greenhouse is fantastic and seeing it put to good use just warms my heart.