Looking Forward To The Day I Can Get A Greenhouse

[ActionJackson]

It seems a bit out of reach under the current economic circumstances but I hope to get a cabin in the wilderness some day soon and build my own greenhouse. I like the idea of growing my own veggies using natural, heirloom seeds. I never know if the veggies I buy in grocery stores are GMO or not. Many will say they're "non-GMO" but can I trust anything on today's food labels? Not sure.

In the meantime, I have seen some interesting ways of growing vegetable in a small, cramped space:

 

[1srelluc]

Hazard Fraught has you covered.

 

[Moonglow]

You can build one with PVC and Visqueen.

 

[WinterBorn]

They have some decent kits out there that give you good options. Like being able to open it up during the summer and for ease of access.

 

[DudleySmith]

My brother is making pretty good money just growing certain herbs in his garage. And no, it isn't pot, but some homeopathic type high quality stuff he sells in the local markets and online. He makes his own hydroponic systems and blends his own soil. He was an ag business major at A&M so that sort of thing is up his alley, but yes, as others have said there is a lot of stuff on the market these days that are sustainable and affordable for even working class incomes out there. And, no pesticides or weird alien mutant seeds needed either.

I have a huge truck garden but am seriously considering going into indoor farming using my barn and going with a vertical drip system and other types. I've been checking out some companies that sell gardening options in used shipping containers for ideas. I can build what I need myself but need to look into stuff like lighting systems and pumps and air conditioning systems they use for that. They can be used year round, not just during the spring and summer months.

 

[WinterBorn]

My brother is making pretty good money just growing certain herbs in his garage. And no, it isn't pot, but some homeopathic type high quality stuff he sells in the local markets and online. He makes his own hydroponic systems and blends his own soil. He was an ag business major at A&M so that sort of thing is up his alley, but yes, as others have said there is a lot of stuff on the market theses days that are sustainable and affordable for even working class incomes out there. And, no pesticides or weird alien mutant seeds needed either.

I have a huge truck garden but am seriously considering going into indoor farming using my barn and going with a vertical drip system and other types. I've been checking out some companies that sell gardening options in used shipping containers for ideas. I can build what I need myself but need to look into stuff like lighting systems and pumps and air conditioning systems they use for that. They can be used year round, not just during the spring and summer months.

What I see being done as far as gardening is amazing. Tiny spaces providing volume food.

 

[DudleySmith]

Hazard Fraught has you covered.

lol I have neighbors who are suckers for that sort of stuff. They could do better by just walking around a Home Depot once in awhile and buy a few cheap hand tools, but they won't for some reason, they need instant gratification I guess.

 

[DudleySmith]

What I see being done as far as gardening is amazing. Tiny spaces providing volume food.

Those vertical farms in New York City come to mind; if they're not lying about the costs and yields, yes, they are amazing.

This pic is something along the lines I want to build in my barn.

Vertical Farming in NYC | Indoor Farm Center

Introduction New York City (NYC) and the state of New York are becoming hot spots in the field of vertical farming. A few of its big players like Gotham Greens, Square Roots, and Farm.One have positioned themselves in this industry due to the boundless opportunities that New York’s resources and...

indooragcenter.org

 

[BlueGin]

It seems a bit out of reach under the current economic circumstances but I hope to get a cabin in the wilderness some day soon and build my own greenhouse. I like the idea of growing my own veggies using natural, heirloom seeds. I never know if the veggies I buy in grocery stores are GMO or not. Many will say they're "non-GMO" but can I trust anything on today's food labels? Not sure.

In the meantime, I have seen some interesting ways of growing vegetable in a small, cramped space:

I bought packaged seeds at a Dollar General this year. None of them sprouted. I ended up buying a couple tomato plants from Albertsons. Garden fail this year.

 

[ActionJackson]

I bought packaged seeds at a Dollar General this year. None of them sprouted. I ended up buying a couple tomato plants from Albertsons. Garden fail this year.

That's partially why I like the idea of a greenhouse. Temps, light, and humidity can be controlled to place the plants in optimum growing conditions. But I would buy my seeds from a reputable, anti-GMO grower who would sell guaranteed heirloom seeds.

 

[WinterBorn]

I bought packaged seeds at a Dollar General this year. None of them sprouted. I ended up buying a couple tomato plants from Albertsons. Garden fail this year.

Try this company. I have had great results with their seeds.

Tomato Seeds | Rare and Heirloom Varieties | Pepper Joe’s

Exotic tomato seeds, many heirloom, fill your garden with delicious sweet, juicy tomatoes & delight your family all year long! Free seeds with every order!

pepperjoe.com

 

[DudleySmith]

I bought packaged seeds at a Dollar General this year. None of them sprouted. I ended up buying a couple tomato plants from Albertsons. Garden fail this year.

Seed selling has turned into a real criminal racket these days. I try and buy local if I can, from neighbors who already grow their own stuff. I have a few small seed beds already dug and set up for different types of crops. It's pain in the ass but once you get them up the first time its easy form then on, low maintenance and a few barrows of manure or straw and certain additives deoending on what you're planting. My local soil isn't very good quality so I bring in a few truckloads from better spots every couple of years or so.

 

[DudleySmith]

Try this company. I have had great results with their seeds.

Tomato Seeds | Rare and Heirloom Varieties | Pepper Joe’s

Exotic tomato seeds, many heirloom, fill your garden with delicious sweet, juicy tomatoes & delight your family all year long! Free seeds with every order!

pepperjoe.com

I know a couple of people who buy from them regularly. Their product is good.

 

[BlueGin]

Seed selling has turned into a real criminal racket these days. I try and buy local if I can, from neighbors who already grow their own stuff. I have a few small seed beds already dug and set up for different types of crops. It's pain in the ass but once you get them up the first time its easy form then on, low maintenance and a few barrows of manure or straw and certain additives deoending on what you're planting. My local soil isn't very good quality so I bring in a few truckloads from better spots every couple of years or so.

Is it true that epsom salt works in the soil? I keep reading that online.

 

[ActionJackson]

Is it true that epsom salt works in the soil? I keep reading that online.

If you want to see some successful tomato growers, check out "Living Traditions Homestead" on YouTube:

 

[WinterBorn]

Is it true that epsom salt works in the soil? I keep reading that online.

I put it in the soil when I planted my tomatoes.

 

[Thunk]

I have MANY heirloom seeds...from tomatoes to corn to garlic.

But after 20 years of looking...just today...I FINALLY have heirloom CHERRY TOMATO seeds! (great timing of your thread)!

I planted nothing last year due to heart surgery...but a cherry tomato plant grew on its own.

Last fall I thunked...if I save seed and it grows next year and I get cherry tomatoes...I know it's heiroom and I will finally have the seed I've been trying to find.

Welp, it's next year now...the plant is growing and I picked the first 2 cherry tomatoes off it today.

Now if the end of the world strikes tomorrow I will STILL have heirloom cherry tomato seed to plant in future years

 

[WinterBorn]

I have MANY heirloom seeds...from tomatoes to corn to garlic.

But after 20 years of looking...just today...I FINALLY have heirloom CHERRY TOMATO seeds! (great timing of your thread)!

I planted nothing last year due to heart surgery...but a cherry tomato plant grew on its own.

Last fall I thunked...if I save seed and it grows next year and I get cherry tomatoes...I know it's heiroom and I will finally have the seed I've been trying to find.

Welp, it's next year now...the plant is growing and I picked the first 2 cherry tomatoes off it today.

Now if the end of the world strikes tomorrow I will STILL have heirloom cherry tomato seed to plant in future years

It is the little things that will sustain us.

 

[westwall]

It seems a bit out of reach under the current economic circumstances but I hope to get a cabin in the wilderness some day soon and build my own greenhouse. I like the idea of growing my own veggies using natural, heirloom seeds. I never know if the veggies I buy in grocery stores are GMO or not. Many will say they're "non-GMO" but can I trust anything on today's food labels? Not sure.

In the meantime, I have seen some interesting ways of growing vegetable in a small, cramped space:

There's nothing wrong with GMO seeds. In many cases they are far superior to the original plant.

 

[westwall]

I bought packaged seeds at a Dollar General this year. None of them sprouted. I ended up buying a couple tomato plants from Albertsons. Garden fail this year.

NEVER buy seeds from a dollar store!