Now that it’s cooler, Bruce is out, completing the upgrades on the greenhouse. He has it bolted to 6×6 beams and he reinforced all the seams with caulk. He still needs to put some further protection along the slope of the roof and add the heat sink. We’ll be watching freecycle and craigslist for used up solar covers for swimming pools. They do a great job.
I began the work on the herb garden. I have to watch where I put things as so much work is going on around me. I’m also putting off much planting until the heat breaks on Friday. 100 degree heat is a killer for transplants. Included in the slideshow is my grape arbor, the bigger greenhouse and the view from the den. I hope to post some pictures of Bruce’s flowers next. Man does not live my bread alone. We need roses and iris too.
June 7, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Love your slide show! NRoche
June 8, 2011 at 12:01 am
it’s wonderful to be able to see images of some of the projects you talk about…and i congratulate you on tackling the tech – i am an IT person dealing with my very first planting projects (container gardening in an urban area) so while we are actually on completely opposite ends of the spectrum i can definitely relate!
June 8, 2011 at 6:52 am
I can navigate the web just fine, but doing those techie things isn’t comfortable for me either. I’ve managed, but nothing beyond the basics. I love seeing how all the things you’ve talked about can be seen!
I love the way your raised beds are arranged…I’m not happy with mine at all, but they are what they are right now. Got seed and tansy for you if we can ever get together!
June 8, 2011 at 7:04 am
I love being able to actually see what you are talking about! The pics are beautiful! Techy stuff I get – homesteading, I’m learning!
June 8, 2011 at 9:27 am
Me too!! Love the slides!!
June 8, 2011 at 10:40 am
I’m loving the pictures! Your place looks great.
June 8, 2011 at 11:24 am
Oh! Boy, the genie is out of the bottle and now you will never be able to keep up with the demand for pictures. More, please…
June 8, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Thank youthank youthank you! I showed DH the grape arbor (yes, my original motivation for asking. bwahahaha!). He seemed mildly interested – maybe because the structure style is similar to our veggie garden trellises?
All the fotos are gorgeous! It was fun to catch a glimpse of the laundry hanging out, too. You continue to inspire me.
June 8, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Kathy, perhaps you can share how you will use the new greenhouse in concert with the other one. Thanks for the pix. Best wishes!
June 8, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Thou shalt not covet… thou shalt not covet…
I’m afraid I’m having some SERIOUS grape arbor envy right now! That is GORGEOUS.
June 9, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Farm looks beautiful, Kathy!
June 26, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Kathy – thanks for the lovely slide show. I used it today in my blog and gave you a shout-out for the idea.
http://dogear6.wordpress.com/2011/06/26/over-the-flowers-are-the-bees/
Nancy