Greenhouse #2
Building a second greenhouse, plus things we learned from greenhouse #1.
Because our growing season is about two months shorter than in town, having a greenhouse is essential. Last year, we planted some starters in our field in early June only to have it snow the next day! Needless to say, the poor plants died immediately, but those I had wisely left in the greenhouse thrived on.
After the massive harvest we got last summer, buying a second greenhouse kit was a no-brainer. It had taken us a couple months to get the first one (supply issues) so we ordered #2 well ahead of schedule. In fact, it remained stacked and unassembled in cardboard boxes all winter beside Greenhouse #1. I just checked the store website and our Bella model is no longer available so I'm glad we didn't wait. Like I'm always saying, if you see what you need, get it now.
Our first greenhouse was a learning experience, for sure. I tried to grow a lemon tree (I'm such an optimist!) …
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