Package or NUC?

Package or NUC?

Package or NUC? Last year, I was completely clueless about where to buy bees or how to go about it. A friend recommended a nearby feed store that offered bee packages, so I decided to give it a try.  Since then, I’ve expanded my knowledge about bees, including...
Greenhouse Sun Shade

Greenhouse Sun Shade

Greenhouse Sun Shade Getting the shade tent over the greenhouse was a bit challenging, as I had to avoid snagging it on the screws at the top of the greenhouse. However, I eventually managed to complete the task. Initially, I bought four 40% shade covers, each...
The Heat is On!

The Heat is On!

The Heat is On! This fall, winter, and spring have been notably warmer and drier than what we’ve experienced in recent years. This spring marks my first attempt at managing the higher temperatures in the greenhouse. During the warmer winter, one exhaust fan and...
Greenhouse Louver

Greenhouse Louver

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...
Greenhouse Exhaust Fan

Greenhouse Exhaust Fan

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...