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...
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...
