We use mortar mixing tubs and a water garden tub for our indoor plantings. We created a mixture of garden soil, mushroom compost and our own sifted compost to fill them. This year we built shelves out of cinder blocks and 2 x 4s down the center of the greenhouse to maximize space. In the mortar tubs, I have planted mixed lettuce seeds, Bloomsdale spinach, and Tyee spinach.
In the water garden tub, I have planted Short and Sweet carrots, Sweet Treat carrots and French Breakfast radishes. I can’t wait for the first shoots to emerge.
I also restarted some herb seeds (thyme, lots of basil, and Italian parsley). We added a grow light to boost the existing herbs a bit.
But, we are most proud of our tomato. It is a Carbon that we purchased as a plant for our fall tomato garden. We just thought we would experiment and see if we could be successful with it in the greenhouse. So far, we have had tomatoes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is slower to produce, but when it does, they are mighty tasty.
Hopefully all will come together and we can have a home-grown salad soon! (Look for an update next month!)
I can’t wait for spring and summer and garden-fresh ingredients again!
Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!! Will it ever be warm again (outside the greenhouse, that is)?