by goldenmarket | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Greenhouse Louver I installed a louver put in my greenhouse. Given the strong winds we experience in the foothills of Colorado, I wanted to find a method to introduce cooler air without leaving a window or door ajar. With the exhaust fan in place, the louver now...
by goldenmarket | Jan 5, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Greenhouse Exhaust Fan Last month, I took a little getaway for a week, only to return to a greenhouse that had apparently auditioned for “Extreme Makeover: Temperature Edition.” We left in the middle of a snow cloud, navigating through a blizzard that could have made...
by goldenmarket | Jan 1, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Greenhouse Water Heater I stumbled upon a tip that having a black water tank can help your greenhouse stay toasty overnight by radiating heat. Painting mine black sounds like a Herculean task, so I’m avoiding it as much as possible. Instead, I shoved a black trash bag...
by goldenmarket | Dec 8, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Dead Bees As a rookie beekeeper braving my very first winter with a hive, I’m basically on a crash course in bee survival. So far, we’ve had a couple of bone-chilling cold snaps, and each time I’ve found dead bees at the entrance, which really tugs at my...
by goldenmarket | Dec 7, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Greenhouse Water Tank I’ve heard that cramming your greenhouse full of giant water tanks is the secret sauce to keeping it cozy when Jack Frost comes to town. Everyone and their grandma swears by slathering those tanks in black paint. Well, I’m crossing my fingers I...
by goldenmarket | Dec 4, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Insulating Greenhouse I installed insulation on the north side of the greenhouse after learning that it would not only help retain heat but also reflect light onto the plants, providing them with extra sunlight. I covered the back up to about a foot below the...
