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    Greenhouse Gardening anyone?

    Because of our extremely limited flat area and solid granite 6-12" under the surface, traditional gardens aren't doable and the critters around here view container plantings as new toys, targets, pet beds & open buffets. So, having no greenhouse experience at all, this seemed the logical thing to try next.

    It's 8x12 and I'm amazed they got it up here, took a long time to jockey the curves & through the trees into our last open spot.

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    We'll probably lower (or take off) the north shelf; as the tomato and other tall plants hit around 3' they'll be moved down to the floor on the north side. I'm gonna stay small this first learning year - a few pots of tomatoes, peppers, some herbs. Also, I want to get a thermometer in there - to see if the natural air/vent system needs a boost. Tom can build one with a small 12v fan up at the peak hooked direct to a solar panel for the hottest/brightest of summer days.

    I'll post pics here as things evolve and hopefully grow, lol.

    Any thoughts/ideas are more than welcome!
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    Looks GREAT.

    I see you have rafters to be able to attach some clear plastic on the inside of the roof to double insulate for the winter.

    Any thoughts on heating with a rocket mass heater?

    You will be propagating orchids before you know it...

    https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Temp...story+tracking

    This could be helpful in tracking temp and humidity data. There are cheaper types at Wally World but they dont log the data for as long.

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    Thanks, Walter, good idea on the plastic. And it might be that we can grow all winter at some point; this year we'll be thrilled just to eat our own tomatoes, lol. Oh - and strawberries too!
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    Tips on training tomatoes to grow "up" strings so you dont need stakes or cages.

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    I got my very first plants potted up, Yay!
    1 Fat Mama tomato
    1 Beaverlodge slicer tomato
    3 Northern King bell peppers <-going to let them go red
    & a bunch of Walla Walla onions, planted close, on purpose; want them to come out small.

    Here we go!

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    I just bought a bunch of containers for $4, a Doghouse blind for $2, snow chains for $8, 3 c clamps for 75 cents, receiver that works for $2, but the right channel is fubar, a cube fridge for $5 that works

    I'll get some pics of my redneck/SeaBee style of gardening
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    That's AWESOME! Please keep us posted on your progress with it as Mrs Inor has a greenhouse high on my TODO list as well, after I finish M.T. Acres and build her an Art Shack. So I am actively seeking ideas.
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    Will do
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    I picked up some more containers. I'll post pictures when I can figure out how to block Mom's Trailer
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