Backyard Greenhouse Tour Placement, Setup, & Gear!
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Date: 2022-07-18
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pjwhite1002
This was a great intro for me about greenhouses. I'm in southern California right now, though we're planning to move somewhere to the mid-West soon. However, as food prices are skyrocketing, I want to grow some of our own veggies and fruits. BUT, I am very concerned about growing anything outside these days because God knows what they're spraying in the skies and what's it's doing to the soils and the plants, and I don't want to eat anything that's been exposed to whatever is coming down from those chemtrails. Are there any other options aside from a greenhouse that we could employ that we could build ourselves for not too much money? We've got a good size backyard that is kind of a mess at the moment as my husband is trying to plant some trees and shrubs, and a collection of stuff, but there's still plenty of space to grow food as well. And it gets sun nearly all morning and afternoon though it's on the north side of the house. The sun just shines down all day, and it can and does get very hot in the summer here. And little to no rain from April on. Oh, and our current soil is useless (dry sandy to hard clay) though plenty of weeds have no problem growing in it! So we'll have to get some good dirt in here for whatever we wind up doing. Whatever you can suggest would be brilliant! Thanks so much!
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This was a great intro for me about greenhouses. I'm in southern California right now, though we're planning to move somewhere to the mid-West soon. However, as food prices are skyrocketing, I want to grow some of our own veggies and fruits. BUT, I am very concerned about growing anything outside these days because God knows what they're spraying in the skies and what's it's doing to the soils and the plants, and I don't want to eat anything that's been exposed to whatever is coming down from those chemtrails. Are there any other options aside from a greenhouse that we could employ that we could build ourselves for not too much money? We've got a good size backyard that is kind of a mess at the moment as my husband is trying to plant some trees and shrubs, and a collection of stuff, but there's still plenty of space to grow food as well. And it gets sun nearly all morning and afternoon though it's on the north side of the house. The sun just shines down all day, and it can and does get very hot in the summer here. And little to no rain from April on. Oh, and our current soil is useless (dry sandy to hard clay) though plenty of weeds have no problem growing in it! So we'll have to get some good dirt in here for whatever we wind up doing. Whatever you can suggest would be brilliant! Thanks so much!
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Ottz
I'm asking this question on the latest video as I hope I may be more likely to get a response from anyone. I've just started and I really would like to grow mangos and avocados. I know that you can't grow good edible stuff from the seed, and that you have to graft from a tree that has already produced good mangos and avocados (at least I think that's how it works. However I don't know where exactly I can get what I need in order to graft and, as far as I'm aware, no one near me in rainy England grow mangos and avocados for eating. What's the best way to do this? I've heard people talk about ordering from nurseries, but I'm often hesitant to do it out of fear that I may get scanned. Any help would be appreciated.
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I'm asking this question on the latest video as I hope I may be more likely to get a response from anyone. I've just started and I really would like to grow mangos and avocados. I know that you can't grow good edible stuff from the seed, and that you have to graft from a tree that has already produced good mangos and avocados (at least I think that's how it works. However I don't know where exactly I can get what I need in order to graft and, as far as I'm aware, no one near me in rainy England grow mangos and avocados for eating. What's the best way to do this? I've heard people talk about ordering from nurseries, but I'm often hesitant to do it out of fear that I may get scanned. Any help would be appreciated.
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Nicolas
Something people don't know about greenhouses is that it's bad for the health of plants. They're almost always made from UV filtering material, and plants NEED those UVs. So a plant growing in a greenhouse will have a lower Brix than a plant outside, meaning it'll produce less sugars, be less healthy, and attract pests. This is why so often you have pests in greenhouses, like red arachnids on tomatoes. Now greenhouse manufacturers are starting to learn about this, so you can buy greenhouses that do not filter out UVs. Buy those if you can.
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Something people don't know about greenhouses is that it's bad for the health of plants. They're almost always made from UV filtering material, and plants NEED those UVs. So a plant growing in a greenhouse will have a lower Brix than a plant outside, meaning it'll produce less sugars, be less healthy, and attract pests. This is why so often you have pests in greenhouses, like red arachnids on tomatoes. Now greenhouse manufacturers are starting to learn about this, so you can buy greenhouses that do not filter out UVs. Buy those if you can.
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Charlotte
Thank you for this segment! I've been contemplating a hoop house for years to over winter pomegranate trees and the like, and start plants from seeds and have a source of winter greens. I'm worried about bugs, mold, mildew. Can you do a segment on greenhouse management. I recently found scale on rose cuttings I started 6 months ago in my kitchen window. I wouldn't want to lose a whole greenhouse of plants to pests.
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Thank you for this segment! I've been contemplating a hoop house for years to over winter pomegranate trees and the like, and start plants from seeds and have a source of winter greens. I'm worried about bugs, mold, mildew. Can you do a segment on greenhouse management. I recently found scale on rose cuttings I started 6 months ago in my kitchen window. I wouldn't want to lose a whole greenhouse of plants to pests.
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Henry
Hi! Thanks for sharing. I love such tours! It is always fun for me to learn more about gardening. It has been a year but I still consider myself as a novice. I developed an interest for gardening when I saw my neighbor's glass greenhouse. IT WAS SO BEAUTIFULLLLL! I got to know that they bought it from Mulberry Greenhouses and bought myself a polycarbonate greenhouse for sale.
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Hi! Thanks for sharing. I love such tours! It is always fun for me to learn more about gardening. It has been a year but I still consider myself as a novice. I developed an interest for gardening when I saw my neighbor's glass greenhouse. IT WAS SO BEAUTIFULLLLL! I got to know that they bought it from Mulberry Greenhouses and bought myself a polycarbonate greenhouse for sale.
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sir
Very nice video. Here to prevent overheating we paint the south facing roof with chalk. The moment it gets cloudy and rainy it rains off the windows so that the greenhouse can warm back up after rainy days. The flow water is used to water the plants. Because it has the chalk already in it we dont need to add it to the soil to provide additional Calcium or adjust the pH.
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Very nice video. Here to prevent overheating we paint the south facing roof with chalk. The moment it gets cloudy and rainy it rains off the windows so that the greenhouse can warm back up after rainy days. The flow water is used to water the plants. Because it has the chalk already in it we dont need to add it to the soil to provide additional Calcium or adjust the pH.
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Solana
Great video! I learned a ton and can't wait for more!
Concerning the space heater (as an artist I use one for my studio during the winter for temperature stabilization, most free standing units require nothing be within 3 feet in all directions otherwise its considered a severe fire hazard. Please be careful!
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Great video! I learned a ton and can't wait for more!
Concerning the space heater (as an artist I use one for my studio during the winter for temperature stabilization, most free standing units require nothing be within 3 feet in all directions otherwise its considered a severe fire hazard. Please be careful!
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Terri
As big as I could go without a permit was my limit as well. So I wanted a 10' x 26' but had to stop at 20'. Additionally, we are limited to 2 outbuildings so I can't even get away with a tool shed. There's rules and then there's silliness and I think our city has crossed the line somewhat for gardeners.
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As big as I could go without a permit was my limit as well. So I wanted a 10' x 26' but had to stop at 20'. Additionally, we are limited to 2 outbuildings so I can't even get away with a tool shed. There's rules and then there's silliness and I think our city has crossed the line somewhat for gardeners.
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Roderick
Have you considered a mini-split system for your greenhouse? They seem to be pretty energy efficient and might make it easier to maintain a consistent climate, especially for research projects and your subtropicals. (Kevin will probably beat you to it now that I've put it out there. LOL)
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Have you considered a mini-split system for your greenhouse? They seem to be pretty energy efficient and might make it easier to maintain a consistent climate, especially for research projects and your subtropicals. (Kevin will probably beat you to it now that I've put it out there. LOL)
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Brown
I didn't think of using a min max thermometer. Any idea who makes that one and where to get it?
I'm building a sunroom/greenhouse this year and your shelving idea is something I hadn't thought of. I'll be adding some shelves now. Thanks for the inspiration.
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I didn't think of using a min max thermometer. Any idea who makes that one and where to get it?
I'm building a sunroom/greenhouse this year and your shelving idea is something I hadn't thought of. I'll be adding some shelves now. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Chris
I think it would cool to see videos on what youre currently planting/starting in your home garden. As a new gardener, Im trying to figure what I can grow with this hot weather approaching. Im also in zone 10b but on the opposite coast.
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I think it would cool to see videos on what youre currently planting/starting in your home garden. As a new gardener, Im trying to figure what I can grow with this hot weather approaching. Im also in zone 10b but on the opposite coast.
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Janice
I have this same greenhouse. Love seeing your set up. I have a waist high growbed set up in mine. I use it for early starting dahlias etc. I move it outside during summer. Im in Bellingham, Washington. We get the same weather as you.
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I have this same greenhouse. Love seeing your set up. I have a waist high growbed set up in mine. I use it for early starting dahlias etc. I move it outside during summer. Im in Bellingham, Washington. We get the same weather as you.
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Milda
Thank you. Im sorry that my question has nothing to do with this video but I couldnt find any information on the internet. I bought a few bags of hardwood pellets mainly for fuel but Id like to find out if they can be used as mulch.
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Thank you. Im sorry that my question has nothing to do with this video but I couldnt find any information on the internet. I bought a few bags of hardwood pellets mainly for fuel but Id like to find out if they can be used as mulch.
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Jamie
Micro farm for sale $140k 12ac MO 2 tiny homes well water/solar/etc Jacks Fork Farmstead Hwy 137 Willow Springs MO won't let me send link maybe it will show on Zillow doesn't qual for loan cash only option. Good luck and Godspeed
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Micro farm for sale $140k 12ac MO 2 tiny homes well water/solar/etc Jacks Fork Farmstead Hwy 137 Willow Springs MO won't let me send link maybe it will show on Zillow doesn't qual for loan cash only option. Good luck and Godspeed
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Skyisland17
I see that this is a common comment but. while I love Epic Gardening, the addition of Chris really adds a lot of value for me. I live in a colder zone then Epic main and these topics are great for me. Also she seems cool.
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I see that this is a common comment but. while I love Epic Gardening, the addition of Chris really adds a lot of value for me. I live in a colder zone then Epic main and these topics are great for me. Also she seems cool.
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