tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post8765623671850916096..comments2024-01-03T17:26:32.872-08:00Comments on Our Subsistence Pattern: Extending The Growing SeasonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-4789762145656266042011-07-11T18:00:37.336-07:002011-07-11T18:00:37.336-07:00OK. I'll update when I make them and again aft...OK. I'll update when I make them and again after they've weathered a bit of cold weather.SmartDogs (Janeen)http://smartdogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-15641654602023373762011-07-10T16:15:21.461-07:002011-07-10T16:15:21.461-07:00Smart dogs - We now use 6 mil plastic and the hoop...Smart dogs - We now use 6 mil plastic and the hoops are little closer together but they do work really great. If you try using them I would be curious to know how they worked out for you.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-75619746876215610662011-07-09T20:03:43.435-07:002011-07-09T20:03:43.435-07:00This is exactly what I was looking for! I want to ...This is exactly what I was looking for! I want to make covers for my raised beds to extend the season here in Minnesota. These look like they're sturdy but inexpensive and easy to make. Perfect!Smart Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961482190922545624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-4340587178270921232011-03-27T05:59:11.779-07:002011-03-27T05:59:11.779-07:00Always glad to read about how other folks are succ...Always glad to read about how other folks are succeeding at extending the seasons. Thanks for sharing.Kevin Kossowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162563717624538222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-39522590049583757572009-10-29T17:54:52.285-07:002009-10-29T17:54:52.285-07:00Vickie,
I have four cold frames this year and th...Vickie, <br /><br />I have four cold frames this year and they are all made with a plastic top. Plastic is much easier to work with, and you will not have to worry about breaking the glass. <br /><br />Glass would provide better insulation but only by a few degrees. Also, if you get lots of snow I would definitely consider plastic as it will hold up much better long term. <br /><br />That said, I do have some glass sliding doors that I plan to use for a cold frame one of these days.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-45907340003375883892009-10-29T07:39:07.513-07:002009-10-29T07:39:07.513-07:00Mr. H,
I have always wanted to make a cold frame -...Mr. H,<br />I have always wanted to make a cold frame -okay have Bat to make me a cold frame. At first I thought old window but then Bat was worried about grandchild -did you make this out of window or the plastic? Thanks <br />vickieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-25284455795524922112009-10-27T09:28:27.517-07:002009-10-27T09:28:27.517-07:00Diane,
I use the 4 mil because it is cheaper and ...Diane,<br /><br />I use the 4 mil because it is cheaper and easier to work with. Honestly, when it is freezing out that extra 2 mil doesn't really make much difference anyway. Some of the plastic I put on this years garden has been used for four years now, four very nasty winters at that. This will be the last season for most of the old stuff though, taping it only works for so long.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-23406433447399301362009-10-26T15:12:17.469-07:002009-10-26T15:12:17.469-07:00Did you find that the 4 ml plastic holds up pretty...Did you find that the 4 ml plastic holds up pretty well? I used 6 mil last yr and it kinda crumbled by the time I took it off, plus it was a booger to pull up. I'm guessing the 4 mil is more pliable???Dianehttp://butterfliesandbumblebees.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-80312331364256397612009-09-25T20:04:57.233-07:002009-09-25T20:04:57.233-07:00Orangespear's Oasis,
We begin to cover our cr...Orangespear's Oasis,<br /><br />We begin to cover our crops in late October when the weather becomes cold and usually don't have to worry about watering too much at that time of year.<br /> <br />In the spring, when it can be both warm and cold the ground does tend to dry up and the covered crops do need to be watered. We simply uncover the rows and water them as needed with either an over head sprinkler or by hand with a hose. Our springs are usually pretty rainy though and we really don't have to water all that much.<br /><br />My favorite form of irrigation is with a drip soaker hose. Most of our tomatoes and peppers are watered that way as they can be grown in a straight line and benefit from not having their leaves wet. Most of our other crops are still watered overhead as we do not have the ability to water with that many soaker hoses yet.<br /><br />If you live in a climate that has really cold winters, like we do, be careful about watering anything in the winter as too much moisture in the soil will cause the plants roots to freeze. It is ok for the soil to be a bit dry that time of year.Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-8836664544302588282009-09-25T08:08:56.750-07:002009-09-25T08:08:56.750-07:00how do you water you crops when they are covered?
...how do you water you crops when they are covered?<br />and what is your favorite way to irrigate your crops?<br /><br />thanks for adviceOrangespear's Oasishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769638108577591214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-26544021742440262092009-03-24T21:04:00.000-07:002009-03-24T21:04:00.000-07:00Hello Cheryl,Thanks for stopping by. The nice thin...Hello Cheryl,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. The nice thing about snow is it's like having free insulation all over your garden. I would send some your way but it would probably melt before it got there.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day,<BR/><BR/>MikeMr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-32757075640336806412009-03-24T17:53:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:53:00.000-07:00Oh my stars, if you can grow greens under all that...Oh my stars, if you can grow greens under all that snow, there should be hope for me here in Texas.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679690067714566620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-47509275275310862372009-03-23T15:50:00.000-07:002009-03-23T15:50:00.000-07:00Hi Randi,The hoops are really simple to put up, bu...Hi Randi,<BR/><BR/>The hoops are really simple to put up, but I would just try one or two until you see how much effort is involved in the snow removal aspect of the operation.<BR/><BR/>Also, it is extremely important to let them air out upon occasion as they can get a bit damp inside. They can also heat up really fast in the sun, and must be opened on sunny spring or fall days.<BR/><BR/>Here is a more elaborate way to set up row covers over at Dan and Val's garden blog.<BR/><BR/>http://picasaweb.google.com/TVgrunt/Hoophouse#<BR/><BR/>MikeMr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-24338615517965884072009-03-23T07:48:00.000-07:002009-03-23T07:48:00.000-07:00Wow. Ask and ye shall receive..I commented yester...Wow. Ask and ye shall receive..I commented yesterday but I guess it didn't come through so let's see if this does. Thank you for the detailed step by step, looking forward to attempting a couple of these babies. Please keep the posts coming!randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437879726079466007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-12666659811085818052009-03-22T17:45:00.000-07:002009-03-22T17:45:00.000-07:00Hello Susy,The hoops do come in handy, and you sho...Hello Susy,<BR/><BR/>The hoops do come in handy, and you should be able to use them to keep those deer out. I am thinking of setting some up over my strawberry bed this summer as we always have to protect them from the birds.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you are going to need those row covers for the cold as well...20°'s brrr. <BR/><BR/>MikeMr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7636358068441886242.post-31592679360750659942009-03-22T14:42:00.000-07:002009-03-22T14:42:00.000-07:00We just made hoops for our raised beds. We're hop...We just made hoops for our raised beds. We're hoping to use them to extend the season as well. I did have some spinach that overwintered very well just under a floating row cover. All I did was take off the snow occationally. <BR/><BR/>I'm hoping the hoops will also work well to cover with netting in the summer to keep the critters out of the beds.Chiot's Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086153621579437021noreply@blogger.com