Here it is almost Thanksgiving and roses are still blooming, tomatoes still on the vine and grass is even green although it's pretty dry. I added this blog post to update you on a few recent projects and ideas so here goes:
I decided I needed a homemade gate and wanted it to be made from whatever I could find around the place. The wrought iron was one of two panels I bought at an estate sale several years ago and the wood is used white cedar fencing left here by the previous owner. It is a bit heavy but does the job. The solar lite looks neat at night.
I posted the DIY greenhouse last year and just finished some updates. The first was a river rock floor (3 inches) laid over two layers of weed block fabric. I also added a hanging wire shelf for seed trays. Half blue barrels and 5 gal buckets work pretty well for planting in a small area.
I just finished running underground electric service to the greenhouse so a heater could be used during cold nights.
Don't forget to install an outdoor ground fault receptacle for shock protection. I hope to have salad greens (lettuce, spinach, radishes and several herbs) throughout the winter.
I did remove the plastic fabric for the summer to make it last longer. The greenhouse fabric has a 4-6 year life if left on all the time but I thought I might extend that some by removing it for the summer
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