greenhouse gardening
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Garden Planning on this Snowy Day
On a snowy January day, I refined my seed-starting plan for both personal and farmstand vegetables. Embracing winter’s slower pace, I organized plants by their start dates, optimizing growth in our greenhouse. Careful timing ensures strong transplants and healthy harvests,… Continue reading
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Planting Garlic in Winter: Why Cold Weather Sets Garlic Up for Success
Discover the resilience of garlic as it transforms unexpected garden relocations into thriving opportunities! Learn why winter planting yields stronger, healthier bulbs and how to successfully relocate your garlic in cold weather. Continue reading
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Starting Onion Seeds in January: Getting a Head Start on the Growing Season
officially started our onion seeds, and now the waiting (and watching) begins. Starting onions in January is one of the best ways to ensure strong, healthy plants and a big harvest Continue reading
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Top Seeds to Start in the Greenhouse in January (Virginia)
January is a crucial month for greenhouse gardening, offering a chance to start cold-tolerant crops like onions, leeks, brassicas, and leafy greens. Early planting ensures stronger transplants and earlier harvests. While some plants should be waited on, January lays the… Continue reading
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The Very First Thing We Added to Our Homestead: Our Greenhouse
The journey of establishing a homestead began with the addition of a MONT greenhouse, which was pivotal in creating a sustainable lifestyle. After meticulous preparation and learning from experiences with temperature management, the greenhouse evolved into an essential asset for… Continue reading
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The Coolest Thing on Our Homestead: Our Mont Greenhouse
J & J Homestead’s journey began with the Mont Greenhouse from Riverstone Industries, a pivotal space for nurturing plants year-round. It supports seed-starting in early spring, protects crops in summer, extends harvests in fall, and offers winter sanctuary. This greenhouse… Continue reading
