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New Greenhouse style… not sure about this…

Posted on November 6, 2013 by shane

-from GizMag.com: “The Invisible Garden House was installed in the home of a Danish family who wished to extend their time spent outdoors into the fall.” “Essentially a large greenhouse comprising three interconnected domes, the structure is heated by the … Continue reading →

Early Fall- a crucial time of year for planting

Posted on September 12, 2013 by shane

If you have a solar heated of energy efficient minimally heated greenhouse, then this is the time of year that you really need to pay attention to planting now for winter greenhouse growing. Be sure to check out my free ornamental and vegetable planting schedules here.

You absolutely need to get those seeds ordered and started before the days get really short, the nights get long and cold sets in! Seedlings don’t take up much space so you can always make room for your next crop.

When it comes to veggies in cool greenhouses, focus on the leafy greens, cole crops and root crops.

When it comes to cut flower ornamental for the winter bouquet, look for sweet peas (variety “winter elegance”), pansies (most any do great), and snapdragons (stick to the bred for winter “Maryland” series).

Look for many more choices of both ornamental cut flowers and vegetables suitable for easy and big harvests for winter greenhouse growing in the book “Greenhouse Gardener’s Companion.”