Hydroponic Potato Tower

I'm growing sweet potatoes and regular potatoes in containers in an unusual way.  Sweets are growing great and Roosters have grown big enough to start weaving through the sides and stacking.  Very pleased where we are with the space-saving hydroponic potato towers!

Cucumber Conondrum

I'm growing both the Manny F1 cucumber and the Monika cucumber.  I'm not sure if Monika is a hybrid or not.  It doesn't say at Baker Creek heirloom seeds' site, aka rareseeds.com.  I got the seeds at different places and I do not endorse any seed company.  Hey, but if a seed company wants to donate me, well come my way.  :O)  Kidding!  I'm growing both the same way.  Both are hydroponic cucumbers grown in buckets on my FAWN platform.

Greenhouse Giveaway Winner!

Hydroponic Dutch Buckets: FAWN Style

Part of the greenhouse giveaway had me presenting my FAWN system as part of the gift.  FAWN is a Hydroponic Dutch Bucket Drip System similar to the modified Dutch Buckets you see a bunch online.  And, it is Hydroponics made easy.  I showed how I built the greenhouse and now I show how to build hydroponic dutch buckets, FAWN style.  So, I thought I'd cover it in depth, yet succinct and meaningful.  FAWN was developed from my side-by-side trial of a "Hydroponic Drip System" vs "Self-Watering Containers".  It became the merging of both.  In fact, it can be either without any changes to the platforms or it can be combined as I use it.   I also incorporate DWC and drip on the same platform.  I hope you enjoy the video.  Let me know what you think!

Greenhouse Giveaway: Final Words!

I want to make sure everyone is on the same page, clarify any possible gray areas, and give the latest list of entrants.  Selection is tomorrow so get your entry in today!

Long-Term Seed Storage

I made two videos showing how I managed to manipulate my vacuum sealer for a purpose I'd been wanting to do for a long time--seal seeds for long term storage.  So, that hack is included in the second video.  I also demonstrate that vacuum sealing seed works for at least 10 months by germinating seed I sealed 10 months earlier.  I had sealed lots of seed in one bag and that presents an issue for grabbing smaller portions of seed so I wanted to improve on it and I think I have.  Check out the videos!

Greenhouse Giveaway: Part 7 - The Greenhouse is Built

Modified and installed door, install small shelf for fan in the back, and created anchors to hold her down.  This little series completes the "How To Build a Greenhouse" part of the giveaway.  There will be one video on creating the FAWN platforms and one to show mixing the nutrients for the system.  Then we're off to deliver the entire thing!  Drawing in next week so stay tuned.

Greenhouse Giveaway: Part 6 - The Big Cover Up

Only 2 weeks left.  In this episode, I show you how I put the greenhouse plastic on step-by-step.  As I say in the video, it's extremely important to get the proper plastic designed for long-term exposure to the elements. My big greenhouse has survived 2 and a half years of sun, high winds, thunderstorms, sleet, snow, and hail!  Big box store plastic will only last 6 - 12 months if that.  If you're not interested in the greenhouse, I'll bet you know somebody who would be.  Chat with them and see, then either send them to me or enter them yourself.  But, they gotta know and agree to the terms which, as you know, isn't much.  I hope you enjoy the video.  Tell me what you think!