Category Archives: Seedlings

Trays All In

Posted on April 26, 2013 by itfarmer

This year I managed to get all of my tomato and pepper seeds started at roughly the same time. I started all of these trays in my home during the germination stage, and they were placed around every available window. A few … Continue reading →

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My Sea of Green has Arrived

Posted on May 25, 2012 by itfarmer

Fierce Competition for Sunlight – Tomato Plants Things have been pretty busy on the farm, but there is one truth that is self evident: The shelves in the greenhouse are covered in a healthy green mass of plants yearning for … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Green

Posted on May 9, 2012 by itfarmer

The greenhouse is full, and not just to it’s intended maximum capacity; There are plants on the floor, and plants on new shelves. I’ve so crowded this clear shed with seedlings that I intend to redesign it’s shelving system to … Continue reading →

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Timing is Everything

Posted on May 3, 2012 by itfarmer

With the help of my new planting cells, I’ve managed to plant more cool weather crops and in greater quantities than last year… and it really shows ! My plants this year are nearly three weeks ahead. The difference is pretty … Continue reading →

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In The Greenhouse

Posted on May 4, 2011 by itfarmer

I could have planted all of the above lettuce and mesclun seeds directly in the ground provided the rain would stop, and give me a chance to work the soil. I’ll move these cups outside once the climate snaps back … Continue reading →

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Moving and Sheeting

Posted on April 25, 2011 by itfarmer

My mother stopped by the other day to see how the greenhouse was fairing, and when she took a look at my chicken coop project she explained all the reasons why I would have to move it. The chief reason … Continue reading →

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Endless Cups

Posted on April 18, 2011 by itfarmer

The weather is warm enough now to trust in the safety the Greenhouse provides. I have an electric heater attached to an auto-magic temperature sensor to provide the first layer of defense, with a manual start propane heater to use … Continue reading →

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Seedlings

Posted on April 5, 2011 by itfarmer

   

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Water Carries Life

Posted on December 1, 2010 by itfarmer

While leaving the farm on my way to work this morning, I noticed one of the natural springs flowing a bit more then usual. It was nice to see this ribbon of green growth, after the recent snowfall, and it’s … Continue reading →

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