by goldenmarket | May 6, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
Aphids In Greenhouse Is there anyone else experiencing an aphid infestation in their greenhouse? Last autumn, I transferred several pepper plants and an Ashwagandha plant into my greenhouse to extend the harvesting season. Prior to relocating them, I thoroughly rinsed...
by goldenmarket | Mar 25, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
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...
by goldenmarket | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Gardening, Greenhouse
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...
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...
