391 - 7 Lessons from 4 Years with a Greenhouse

The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

In this episode of the Beginner's Garden Podcast, Jill discusses the benefits and uses of greenhouses, sharing insights from her own journey after purchasing a greenhouse in October 2020. She shares seven key lessons learned, including the importance of location, the role of ventilation, and the necessity of supplemental heat. 00:00 Introduction to Greenhouse Season 00:56 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment? 02:37 Defining Greenhouses and High Tunnels 04:58 Understanding My Greenhouse Setup 06:58 Maximizing Greenhouse Use 20:51 Faster and Healthier Plant Growth 25:15 The Importance of Supplemental Heat 28:45 Understanding Greenhouse Heating 29:42 The Importance of Ventilation 33:07 Choosing the Right Greenhouse Location 39:23 Watering Challenges in Greenhouses 42:49 The Personal Benefits of a Greenhouse 46:56 Is a Greenhouse Worth the Investment?

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Links Mentioned:

1. all the greenhouse episodes: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=greenhouse

2. 206 - Greenhouse gardening one year later

3. 298 - Greenhouse gardening in the spring

4. YT videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27_dEHfy9_ZT5EwkOgUVLR7bXLRCny7C

Show Notes:

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