I live in the northeastern United States where sunlight can be elusive even in early springtime. After a long, cold and snowy winter, gardeners are chomping at the bit to get digging and planting. The growing season is very short where I live, starting seeds early is a must. By the time the ground warms up enough it will be close to June 1st.
Starting seeds inside on a windowsill is not an option for me. My house is surrounded by very tall trees. I used to attempt to start vegetables indoors by moving my trays of little pots around all day to catch any rays of light I could find. That was ridiculous and time consuming, and then most of the seeds wouldn't do all that well anyway.
When I discovered this inexpensive, mini patio greenhouse I had to give it a try. I am so happy with it that I am sharing my success (with pictures) on this page.
Share your gardening experiences here.
Mushroom growing has always interested me, but soon I will be moving to a place where there are no basements.
Your allotment is quite lovely, and I enjoy your gardening articles.
I enjoyed this article. Where our houses are concerned, Dustytoes, we are in a similar position. At home I have only a yard [though I have an allotment]. In my yard I have a small greenhouse similar to yours. What I find is that my yard is well placed against wind and is a sun trap, so it is good for the greenhouse and my potted plants. Sadly I don't have a basement. If I did it would be used for mushrooms.
My garlic is growing in my fabric raised beds and is doing great. I will use this greenhouse again to let it dry. In Fall I carry the whole greenhouse down into the basement, so I never have to disassemble it.
I've been looking at this exact product as I'm just getting into gardening. A small greenhouse like this looks ideal for a newbie like me as well as for more experienced growers. I love how you use it to dry garlic bulbs too. Very versatile.
I really need to set up a greenhouse this year. This sounds like a good idea.
Thank you for reading it!
Thanks for reading MonisMas.
That's so cool! And creative!
@Ologsinquito thanks for the pin!
@Mike - I planted little bulbs of garlic in Fall. They never get very large, but I do use them. I will be trying to grow more of a variety from seed this year, but I didn't know you could grown garlic from seeds.
@Kathleen - thanks, I love my little deck too.
@ Abby, you don't sound like a gung-ho gardener! ;)
I'm not much of a gardener, but I try. I always have a grand plan to raise tomatoes or okra, plant them, lose interest, and pick whatever manages to survive. Not a very successful strategy. :)