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Look at the Greenhouses now!
I actually remembered to take my camera to the greenhouses today. I want you to see how full they are already. These few sunny days have helped the plants to really start growing. I actually set the cabbage, broccoli and … Continue reading
It's an explosion of plants!
It always amazes me how quickly the greenhouses fill up once the plants start arriving. Each tray of plants that comes in may make 10 flats or more of “finished” size plants once we pot them up. It doesn’t take … Continue reading
Plants, plants and more plants!
This time of the year, the greenhouse begins to come alive with shipments of starter plants arriving almost daily. One of my bigger perennial shipments comes truck freight and we need to unload it with the forklift! Once they are … Continue reading
Snow and Greenhouses
I used to love a big snowfall like we just received…..before having greenhouses, that is. Actually, this snow, even though it was big, light and fluffy, presented no problem. The problem with snow is if the snow accumulates on the … Continue reading
Trade Shows
One of the fun activities I do in the off season is attend conferences and trade shows. Lots of these are held in the summer, but I just returned from one last week. One day was filled with perennial talks. … Continue reading
Another Season Underway
It is always so fun each year when I get to fire up the greenhouse and start raising plants! Those first days of potting when it is cold outside, toasty in the greenhouse, and so peaceful and quiet are wonderful. … Continue reading