About life in a greenhouse
May brought steady progress across the greenhouse and gardens. Wildflowers expanded, new rain tanks came online, and early‑summer growth showed up in the food and ornamental beds. I also tackled routine maintenance—string trimming, gutter cleaning, painting, and path work—as each area of the property continued its slow seasonal shift. Continue reading May Update: Wildflowers, Water Tanks & the Slow Shift Toward Summer
April really ramps up the pace of work inside and outside the greenhouse – here’s what late spring looks like when you live inside a greenhouse. April’s Weather: A Month of Extremes Temperatures swung from the low 30s to the low 70s outside, while the greenhouse itself ranged from the mid‑40s to nearly 90 degrees. I kept the roof closed longer each day so that … Continue reading Living in a Greenhouse: April’s Surprises, Challenges, and Small Victories
Living inside a greenhouse has been wonderful. Actually, as wonderful as I’d imagined from the first time I saw a video of one. But when I read comments on my videos or videos of other greenhouse-enclosed homes in Europe, the attention seems to be on heat and humidity. Those are pretty well solved through design, material choices, and systems. The next most frequent group of … Continue reading A Maintenance Reality Check
I’d originally planned to get a senior cat but when I went to the shelter this young adolescent was the one who claimed me. She’s very energetic, is an avid hunter, and likes to be up high to surveil her surroundings. During construction I thought of a few platforms and toys to attach to the greenhouse when I got a cat. This inexpensive set lets … Continue reading Happy Kitty
I have a lot of tools for someone who has never worked in a building trade. Also boxes, bags, and cans of nails, nuts, bolts, screws, and miscellaneous fasteners that seem to collect over time. Also extra parts from plumbing, electrical, insulation, drywall, framing, trim, carpet, tile, and sheathing projects. Also various miscellaneous things like a generator, chipper, power washer, ladders, and pool vacuums. Don’t … Continue reading A Work Room, Finally!
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Hard to believe it has been 2 years already. See the progress inside and out on YouTube. Continue reading 2 Years in the greenhouse
