Category Archives: Tools

Spring Onions

Posted on March 22, 2010 by itfarmer

I started the weekend with plans to plant some Onion Sets, and so Friday, I was wondering where I could get some Sets. (If your new to gardening, Onion Sets should be thought of as Onion Seeds. You could grow onions … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Hot in Here….

Posted on February 21, 2010 by itfarmer

This photo reminds me of the song “It’s Getting Hot in Here” by Nelly. I was so amazed at the tempurature, I had to take a picture.  There is a problem though, If the greenhouse gets up to 95 Degrees in … Continue reading →

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Hanging Flower Pots

Posted on February 21, 2010 by itfarmer

I had no plans for today, so when I woke up, I was unsure what to pass the time doing. I grabbed a seed catalog, and figured I would find some new vegetable to grow, but what I found was … Continue reading →

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Inside the Greenhouse

Posted on February 15, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve had some questions about the inside area of the Greenhouse, so I thought I would post some pictures. The photo above was taken at night, in February, just after a mild snowstorm. The roof looks really neat after it … Continue reading →

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Garden Planning

Posted on February 13, 2010 by itfarmer

As I continue to dig out from the recent snowfall, I’ve been passing the time indoors by planning this years garden. While writting this, I have 20 types of tomatoes, and 7 types of peppers. I have so many types … Continue reading →

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Equipment Roundup

Posted on January 31, 2010 by itfarmer

Yesterday, Davie located a hay wagon, sickle bar and  bailer for sale, and before I could say tomatoes, we were off to buy them. After taking a few pictures of the new equipment, I decided to make a post about … Continue reading →

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Thermal Batteries

Posted on January 27, 2010 by itfarmer

Thats my nickname for this setup, “Thermal Batteries”. The barrels and smaller jugs are filled with water, and painted.  Because the jugs are painted black, they absorb the suns rays easier then other colored jugs. This allows them to take … Continue reading →

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The Ridge Piece

Posted on August 22, 2009 by itfarmer

I was going to use aluminum flashing to cover over the ridge of the roof, but luckily, Davie had some left over ridge pieces from his barn project. They were a bit awkward to transport from Davie’s to my house, … Continue reading →

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Water Tables

Posted on August 2, 2009 by itfarmer

I plan on growing my seedlings in the Greenhouse in much the same way that I grow them in my house. Each seed will be placed into a plastic or styrofaom container with holes in the bottom. The twist in … Continue reading →

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