April is prep and planting month, so our different tasks just about take a again seat. Even so, I’ve a few issues within the greenhouse to indicate you.
The primary is progress on our rainwater assortment tanks/thermal mass.
They nonetheless should be related to the entrance porch gutter spout, and the overflow must be completed, however the massive items are in place.
The second is a solar patio light.
I do not plan to work within the greenhouse at night time, however will probably be helpful for fetching lettuce when winter darkish comes early, or to test to see if any cats are on the market. (I say that as a result of Riley loves the greenhouse in the course of the day. At 14 years, he appreciates lengthy naps within the warmest locations he can discover.)
I acquired this one on Amazon. What I appreciated about it (apart from the value) is that it has a pull chain to show it on and off.
So lots of them have distant controls solely. In my thoughts, a distant management is simply one other battery I’ve to observe and supply, and I would moderately preserve all that to a minimal if there is a easy various.
I am pleased with it.
With the hotter days of spring, I’ve additionally been monitoring my winter vegetation within the greenhouse. Some days the inside temp is topping 80 (27).
My potato containers are doing properly, and my potted lettuce remains to be producing. I lower it again fairly ruthlessly, but it surely hasn’t bolted but, regardless of heat days.
Additionally in that picture, you’ll be able to see a few of my early seed begins. That is winter squash proper beneath the potatoes, and starter trays of tomatoes and Swiss chard in entrance. Working with these has emphasised the necessity for extra applicable greenhouse furnishings! I want one thing tall for a potting bench and better rising tables.
We’re busy nowadays, however even a bit progress is welcome. I do not plan to make use of it throughout summer time, however hopefully, will probably be completed by subsequent fall.
