by goldenmarket | Nov 30, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Bubble Wrap A Planta Greenhouse I’ve heard that wrapping the inside of your greenhouse in bubble wrap is like giving it a cozy winter coat — keeping the heat snug as a bug in a rug and making sure your plants don’t turn into frozen popsicles! I had a lightbulb moment...
by goldenmarket | Nov 23, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Top Entrance So, rumor had it that the bees would either keep the second entrance like it was the hottest club in town or shut it down faster than a bad DJ. Curious about their latest entrance choice, I swung by today to peek at the new top entrance. Turns out, the...
by goldenmarket | Nov 22, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Sealing the Planta Greenhouse Our foundation was probably about as level as a piñata at a toddler’s birthday party, and it wasn’t quite as square as I’d hoped. But hey, everything managed to piece together like an awkward family photo! For those not-so-perfect...
by goldenmarket | Nov 20, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Mouse Guard For nearly a year, I’ve been on a mission to find the perfect mouse guard entrance for my hive. I bought one online, but it didn’t quite tickle my fancy. I mean, who thought it was a good idea for bees to scale Mount Everest to get in and out? Then I...
by goldenmarket | Nov 12, 2025 | Beekeeping, Blog
Candy Board & Quilt Box In the frosty wonderland of Colorado, I’ve been advised that my bees need two special treats for winter survival: a candy board and a quilt box. Think of it as a cozy winter retreat for them! The candy board is like their personal...
by goldenmarket | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Assembled Planta Greenhouse What an adventure it was constructing that greenhouse! So many nuts and bolts, I felt like I was building a small spaceship! I powered through the chaos, and after about two weeks, voilà – it was done! Well, sort of. I may have accidentally...