When we built our Sunglo Greenhouse it came with a built in potting soil tray that was held inside, in a spot on the benches. Handy, yes. Affordable? No. I mean, it was really nice and huge, but if one were to buy it outright...ouch. Anytime it's a custom piece for a hobby, you know… Continue reading An Affordable Potting Mix Tray For The Greenhouse
Category: Gardening
It’s Time To Plant Garlic
Yesterday I pushed myself to get work done on the homestead. It can be hard to get focused in October and November. It's bleak out, a little chilly and often rainy here in the PNW. But I get a feeling when it is time. Time to plant garlic that is. Call me crazy, but I… Continue reading It’s Time To Plant Garlic
Building Bird Netting Towers For Blueberry Bushes
When you first plant blueberry bushes you have to give them a couple of years to start growing before you focus on the berries. We hit that this year, and my anger at the birds got loud by mid-summer. I have worked hard to have a healthy homestead for pollinators, birds and wild animals...but could… Continue reading Building Bird Netting Towers For Blueberry Bushes
October Garden Tasks
Garden Tasks for Zones 7-8 In The PNW October is a pivotal month in the gardens for me. In zones 7 and 8 in the Pacific Northwest, we still get warm days in October, but the nights are cool. So while it might hit into the mid 60's on some days, it's only that warm… Continue reading October Garden Tasks
Garlic Growing Revisited: Tips from a Lazy Homesteader
I have mentioned before how bad this year (2023) was for growing garlic. It was a couple things for us I feel. The long, cold spring into early summer didn't help. So lets get to the backstory first. Garlic is always a 2 year project for nearly everyone growing it. You plant the "seed" in… Continue reading Garlic Growing Revisited: Tips from a Lazy Homesteader