2023-04-20T19:31:30+02:00 https://nostr.ae texasecofarms https://nostr.ae/npub1pr7trzd6gx3eh74q7hanqzmjrjtqxp6zctmjaf7m6mm78hg92sfs48r5fq https://void.cat/d/YUTNJNjQjTbZiVhRQbFY3P.webp https://void.cat/d/YUTNJNjQjTbZiVhRQbFY3P.webp https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqzyrhhgkvspfm7a6ymlhvtzzg77z9fze8x866lae4tpp4dh7msqgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxvajq3w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstknalkj2cnap5809wmtslmh4e8gk97mmdkk0gg8tk7wpg3t7g83grsdpqj'>nevent1q…dpqj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It makes a wonderful tea. I&#39;ve also seen it used in some herbal &#34;anti-stress&#34; formulations along with passionflower and others. We will likely be drying lots of Tulsi this year for teas. #grownostr 2023-07-03T13:48:01+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqe7tnq864vvpqdpdgj6eaygvxuytgx4hc5uf7ew2v88lye86p67czyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxag03fm Here&#39;s another shot of Tulsi.<br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/093b69450d5b56ca18328d410d0187ba562001da9bb863a38fa9116cc656e6a9.jpg"> <br/>#grownostr #gardening #homesteading 2023-07-02T18:04:13+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8jgn60eaux4uh29mj7vzv8vk58xjgv8jww6xahlajddeyfc7vl4qzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxeufksx Have you ever grown Tulsi? If not, you should try it. Smells incredible, bees love it and the tea is great! Also, it&#39;s said to have adaptogenic properties. It thrives in our hot &amp; humid Texas summer.<br/> <img src="https://void.cat/d/3zVoqyzk4yQy6XBSSLd6Qs.webp"> <br/>#grownostr #gardening #homesteading 2023-07-02T18:02:29+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst3tkz67eat99dpzyjadwn8q7l0dglewtap4djmsshynff6cgzwlczyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxwzv3a2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw7rvwnh5zrqvlnqngv4lvupe5u2mc8aqewjqtfugdznsvkpucrtsvhnf6w'>nevent1q…nf6w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks. We use a number of organic fertilizers and minerals all put down at initial bed prep before each planting. I&#39;ve developed specific quantities for different crops based on my soil and experience over the years. #grownostr 2023-06-25T18:49:44+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszhn2sg0pmgkez5ll4fkwjz4mupx46zdnefvsyc42crqua40cff3gzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px3tsnck In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsryc75rnk5pssm7qmf2zkydwtx8nc0y49dtlzu7ssqtwtytnd9gxsrpw3zc'>nevent1q…w3zc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks! 2023-06-15T17:16:44+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgf3zshqspr6kvtrwvss5spkpec5dwg86ssnad6dmker9uck3qh5gzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxfrdgfn Didn&#39;t get my strings set up in time to trellis these cucumbers, so I made this quick cattle panel trellis for them. It&#39;s not perfect but it does the trick! First harvest was 70 lbs from a 50&#39; bed. Heirloom variety, Marketmore 76. Picked over 150 lbs from it so far!<br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/3ad007f5b1857572b36d278348370b449a5c1e0c361761db9137d63db473ca27.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/c216141f035d8afe0d1dd846f7f1649f9e3243073e45f6a1b13e9b5409e84c71.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/5364ce776adf152dfed52e9b22f12b9f869a724ababd1dc1f86ce81aff1fd8d2.jpg"> <br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture 2023-06-15T16:16:13+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdrtncyz778jsah8a9yulhuu0s3uz2nkjg4d5dzmg0t8jhezf8x0qzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px3r66a9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs06qe65wfzu43lrx5vqezfr4pupjgreklfqwyeaw06mfksphqznwqycw3es'>nevent1q…w3es</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>usually Mumm&#39;s, online 2023-05-03T15:28:43+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8d6zn0fyqnut3d527p7gsrktss4zlp0j4h3fapxp3gdg9s9p84pczyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxrj2jpr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs80k3cghzxv2w2ccgekdjmjkehg8sjdhemjlauvlcqtyl74j6qflgdpy8f0'>nevent1q…y8f0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Probably a tie between broccoli and sunflower 2023-04-28T15:42:29+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrpa4wmc6prhklpmpuc5w9g6yxxhau8c6j4v6p9dzravzr4gd45rgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxangcu6 Broccoli microgreens all bagged up and ready for our CSA.<br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_aa690cd7a937bf3b569ca5494e15d1d7f41d31c700159a953e93a04cb157a3f6.jpg"> <br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture 2023-04-28T15:15:58+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0vmsrhdueelt7w8ny4xer8h6qvcwe0c5dlsf0stcumx8lyx8ht6czyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxplk0rp Broccoli microgreens almost ready to harvest!<br/><br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_1b35fb914aa1ddf3f800e90aa96c28944544bf34cfafb122dcedc46edffd8ebc.jpg"> <br/><br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #microgreens 2023-04-27T16:40:06+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswxx2vynu6huskxl6qy83fq2v3m2edg7hj4l72ys7k4sdm8x6tn7czyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px3p7wyg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9f74yujsuqz4vheecfulek86tqukwu2kcrqqvw3e8m5wmnh5jjvseg6elc'>nevent1q…6elc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Appreciate it 🙏 2023-04-23T17:20:16+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdrtmm2r8ztkywlexj8q3qet3pqsstg8dqdrywscl6ct7nwphlnhgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxzza9w8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswmd909dulanu8sxcwdt3p3kxxg56qvynj53w8l722xvt5u0hpdmqlg7ewu'>nevent1q…7ewu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/> 👍 <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_5bca370f44bbfd1f4096da3b5b72ae0a363bba7d4435adac46c91dec5519faa4.png"> 2023-04-23T16:27:15+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszjts8rvss5d3zelvx0s0g40f8h78tmjmm4jq4umykqyd3pjql4vszyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxkf8swd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqd7fd8agd35ky8kk8md9mfjjecqmd3mdunh45l87ymltp947qvdq2d0a46'>nevent1q…0a46</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Rogue shoot update. They grow so fast! I&#39;ll dig it up and prune the roots around the planter soon. <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_7d4b4721da17563b68eb2869e1d94607a852f579bd109bafe141bc0cb229bbf4.jpg"> <br/>#grownostr #bamboo 2023-04-21T17:03:59+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2qu8ld22fkk30g7yz6l84lt2mk8m5jnjmpcr577tnm72ukdklkzqzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxdp9neq Lettuce mix &amp; salad turnips, washed &amp; bagged.<br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_aff3cd8d4dcb92d97f884c5318b4978d490c292c3bdd6f09beefa699f7c82272.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_b1f8790679154d2d93bbeba608e4856c80754ea6b2cbcb244df8e7f6c781c7b5.jpg"> <br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture 2023-04-21T16:37:59+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8w5y7gsqvwhf996h4m8k6n6c6nkcawhqm2euuq0svxmxghg70kvszyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px482gwn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswp2dh808fghxpt2xnxjz9rxjswh4ey5c9tclgwrklzjazmwwzlrq69dkxk'>nevent1q…dkxk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It really is, and people shop with their eyes so if you&#39;re selling chard at a market, you want rainbow! #grownostr 2023-04-21T16:34:40+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9kl3m2guq4vn3kh9nedacue57c59s3suughuslntw77anwpjnrtgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxzd2cuc It&#39;s been years since we&#39;ve grown rainbow chard (always got cercospora so I quit growing it and switched to Fordhook Giant) but we reckoned it was time to try again and this crop turned out nice. Another challenge with chard is caterpillars, but thankfully they haven&#39;t wrecked this crop! 🐛<br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_74a49cd30616ce0a587c1cf28c0887842a43245621110f54408b063ce4cfad54.jpg"> <br/><br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture 2023-04-21T16:11:26+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszt4myuwh5adhywlj52mkcqagpmpvu4t6jtc528shysf98t2v22ygzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px7k0dhh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz37hz0xdqucqh23xu0w82cj0yzmkzz57j8cuxku28gljzrsln3acmkjqsx'>nevent1q…jqsx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yep! Awesome. What zone are you in? We&#39;re zone 8b and most clumpers can&#39;t take a hard freeze. 2023-04-21T05:28:01+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2727uw4nprdwj88u0j808q32lhayexg3glm57acmhvuh2us2denszyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px93fxev In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgxpt2eey4sjsgpsjg7jfk72sl52qfytc9xg9qrlvx90dzv90vj7q9drqet'>nevent1q…rqet</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This answer is partially correct, the Okuboi bamboo (center of pic) is escaping the planter, but it&#39;s not even cracked 😅 🤷‍♂️<br/><br/>I&#39;ll zap you for guessing mostly right 👍 <br/><br/>#grownostr #bamboo 2023-04-20T18:49:28+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqd7fd8agd35ky8kk8md9mfjjecqmd3mdunh45l87ymltp947qvdqzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxty78j7 Can you spot the problem here? Picture is some of my running bamboo collection in concrete culvert planters.<br/><br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_e9b1906b2570151cdc2c55dc7aa3da7fb8cdf325d4bd75c709786d82d80b70b8.jpg"> <br/><br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture #bamboo 2023-04-20T16:34:50+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszsq4lfjv3hsmsfm8z7esys7023vuan7a5s2mlje3g8up5zvvjlvgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxha89ak In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8tp3ucjrpjj75249ft5al7qjldgmvn09zzafcfxfgawldzrkuutg0e3m6t'>nevent1q…3m6t</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>If you want something water soluble and simple, some kind of organic liquid fish hydrolysate fertilizer, ideally with humates and kelp as well. I get my transplants all the way to transplant stage without any added fert by adding compost and a number of other amendments to the mix, including a pelletized organic fertilizer available in our area called MicroLife. I also use their liquid fert called ocean harvest for a root dip before transplanting in the field, if you look that up you&#39;ll prob be able to find something comparable in your area. #grownostr 2023-04-20T16:20:49+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq2rd5y5rtptesy6qfdl6cx95p07rl39hnmagk8ax8jzxh2p2sd6gzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxfs5mw6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0x5v5y0ct5hwxmrscg47274z99zrfrywclaezqygtvfffxw3ne8cwg99h5'>nevent1q…99h5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>sweet, that&#39;s pretty close. no it&#39;s sitting on a little patio area of the pool. check out this blog for more deets: <a href="https://texasecofarms.com/pool-to-pond-the-bog-filter/">https://texasecofarms.com/pool-to-pond-the-bog-filter/</a> 2023-04-19T15:31:21+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvhytmpl4g76tgedz94jagm62vyuc3fp6fmtg5uqvuful2s3nhguqzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px0gwdwq Snort has been really buggy lately. Or is it just me? Iris.to seems to be working better. I like certain features of each. What desktop client is your favorite? <br/><br/>#grownostr #nostrquestions #question 2023-04-19T15:03:24+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfr9ejlwmnr4y900pku8e3gj256qxlqvwvdthhfqu25nv5ejhp08czyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxq892w0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy8zu4jrhvy2fr3ptpg2l7vzkugf6uf63uf5af0ghu8ahpwd0537gtlwnku'>nevent1q…wnku</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A submersible pond pump in the deep end pumps to a manifold of slotted pipe in the bottom of the bog filter, it then flows up through the pea gravel and gravity flows/siphons back to the pool. This is how I built it: <a href="https://texasecofarms.com/pool-to-pond-the-bog-filter/">https://texasecofarms.com/pool-to-pond-the-bog-filter/</a> #grownostr 2023-04-19T14:17:03+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs29mndhng2wja4rm9dzh4ej5qm7tgqkuumsdmlsjjnunrjcj9q5mgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxkru3vl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8tp3ucjrpjj75249ft5al7qjldgmvn09zzafcfxfgawldzrkuutg0e3m6t'>nevent1q…3m6t</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Where are you located? This is for seedlings in trays? Any fertility in your seedling mix? 2023-04-19T14:06:17+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9hncj2ajhngjdhuqgpvyzst0xalvesp3yk4e65e54yzac5gesnjgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxdprn5q A few closer shots of the bog filter for our pool pond. <br/><br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_ab16c7e5efec8e1b04193dc97dd63dec7c718175a330084404c2780e66a89b91.jpg"> <br/><br/> <img src="https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_581efdecca71efa1cc708452bba926cf5f1b6f58e1584e779482a7436b7bb2c8.jpg"> <br/><br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture #bogfilter #pond #backyardaquatics 2023-04-19T14:03:14+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg6seh86hehx7djnkpcfdvwjcvf32umqs603908qnd8mgllzj4fxqzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxdkklnl <img src="https://void.cat/d/6cG18jWyngp5HLiLVPnCYn.webp"> <br/><br/>&#34;This is a cross-section of a root nodule formed by the nitrogen-fixing bacteria rhizobium in symbiosis with a plant from the legume family.<br/><br/>Within the nodule, bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-available form.<br/><br/>Several key minerals drive this vital process.&#34;<br/><br/> <img src="https://void.cat/d/4zPyuYkthmDciw9aRfsM2z.webp"> <br/><br/>via Sam Knowlton on Twitter <br/><br/><a href="https://twitter.com/samdknowlton/status/1646912022494449664?s=20">https://twitter.com/samdknowlton/status/1646912022494449664?s=20</a><br/><br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture<br/> 2023-04-15T14:35:59+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstujkagfd2llw75rgdkmfhcqfzq4hskl6fhp8f4j3jkg8t56j6raczyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxeqtg4x Recently finished up building an 8ft high tensile woven deer fence around our 3.5 acres. First step after clearing was driving the corner posts. That&#39;s an 18ft pole 😅<br/><br/> <img src="https://void.cat/d/DwrYkHU6ry1FZeJh7reD96.webp"> <br/><br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture #diy #build 2023-04-15T14:05:03+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2dlknqv5jyz5vekq54ugsn62nu3tt9vgj0regqh3t9a35dv9pkcszyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px3jtpdh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxhuwy6dtlnejffy7y3fk6cevtgmcw036epdn4k7kgpxzkqndce7gqks3ag'>nevent1q…s3ag</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I run a CSA as my main sales outlet for my farm. Pros: veggies pre paid on subscription so you&#39;re &#34;forced&#34; to eat healthier without thinking about it, CAN be a cost saver but not always, it&#39;s the best way to support a grower and develop a close relationship with a local farm. Cons: No choice, payment up front for the season (if it&#39;s a traditional CSA), you share some risk of farming with the grower, some run free choice or alternative CSA models. I hope you&#39;ll take some pictures of you shares and let us know how you like the season. It&#39;s my favorite way to farm. 2023-04-15T13:23:34+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx0959ggnhlpdqq8cw5kuurhqd7vjy7gncnzydrrvdu3altxkuhkgzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxa9zjww In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9azx4jv3pr7pzktsq0r843q237hwzyhn2529h7nv9xpgwav2hv7gj695r9'>nevent1q…95r9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I hear that. Dealing with a ton of home repair stuff at the moment. Thanks for the zaps, by the way! 2023-04-15T03:36:17+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz28xn3vhzv4qem8k43e75chk8eusm8ckegmmlywx667kssurtseqzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxulh7cg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdqft7tfrg6favwz6tec9ftxqt2fuhpa9ggenqmhw65zqapadae3ce5pdxs'>nevent1q…pdxs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>soil temp, moisture and air flow are all critical. I use the infrared temp gun #[2] recommends to dial in soil temps for germination. What are the conditions of your setup and what soil mix are you using? #grownostr 2023-04-13T18:26:12+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstlyvmuy5l3ftsz20ejpe0dlkx4el5t2dd200d6d5yhu0e4m33neqzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px9687zj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyv5d6ctw302vwadduzf5j5mg0p32jzdnu47vy2k9k24p0tyht2us5pwxm5'>nevent1q…wxm5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks! 2023-04-13T17:59:49+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfquhnys35fw5hd7x0yu4f7ngzll7svp8u7kjrmeaet30qg9hxukszyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42px4cgnqw Tomato trellis. It&#39;s #9 wire attached with brace bands on the end bows, pulled as tight as possible by hand then tensioned with turnbuckle. Hangers are threaded on first, tek screwed to bows after tensioning.<br/><br/> <img src="https://void.cat/d/NccEzWKvtmkDEM5MFNAL5M.webp"> <br/><br/>#grownostr #farming #gardening #homesteading #permaculture<br/><br/> 2023-04-13T01:54:10+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyvm0yfr509utc9gg3ax0r0cpdan6pq663xfmha2d8045j0tc3m6gzyqy0evvfhfq68xl65r6lkvqtwgwfvqc8gtp0wt48m0t00c7aq42pxvutt0c <a href="https://texasecofarms.com/nursery-repair-some-of-its-history/">https://texasecofarms.com/nursery-repair-some-of-its-history/</a><br/><br/>We just installed a new piece of greenhouse film on our nursery tunnel. The old film blew off in a storm last winter.<br/><br/>When we moved to our property, it was this tunnel’s third time to be constructed. It was originally built when were at our first rented plot. It had solid wood bottom boards and hip boards, roll up sides made with metal pipe and ropes to hold the sides from blowing in the wind.<br/><br/>We grew microgreens on a shelf hanging from the ridge pole.<br/><br/>Then we had to disassemble and rebuild it at our second rented plot. It went back together mostly the same, though it was tricky to get some things to line up and I had to drill some new holes in spots for the boards.<br/><br/>Then we moved to our current place, and almost nothing lined up after I rebuilt the metal frame. There are holes in the hoops and posts for the boards to bolt on and instead of drilling another set of new holes to make it line up, I left them off.<br/><br/>I also used some old farm gates from the horse paddocks that were here as my greenhouse benches, they work great!<br/><br/>It was always a bit loose after the third build since I didn’t have the side boards on the hoops. Over winter, a storm ripped the plastic off. I chose to rebuild it a simpler way this time, utilizing some techniques from our caterpillar tunnels.<br/><br/>The result is fully functional, much simpler, uses less materials and can also be opened up more for ventilation. And it was expedient, only taking a few hours to get it restored!<br/><br/>Instead of using solid hip and base boards, I used shorter J bolts in the holes of the ground posts and leftover rope from our other tunnels. The two runs of rope are thrown over the tunnel back and forth and hooked into the J bolts.<br/><br/>The rope prevents the plastic from billowing in the wind.<br/><br/>It still has the original channel lock on the end bows to hold the plastic. I used a few side curtain hooks on bows 3 &amp; 5 for holding up the plastic for ventilation.<br/><br/>We got it covered again just in time for all the rain.<br/><br/>This is where we grow microgreens and transplants for our CSA, it’s solar powered!<br/><br/>More pics on the blog.<br/><br/>#grownostr #permaculture #farming #gardening #homesteading 2023-04-13T01:46:08+02:00