One of my projects that I have long wished for is a greenhouse.
Living in a wind tunnel and bald prairie makes a greenhouse difficult. Add in the occasional late season hail and it becomes a little more tricky.
So, we've been finding different options.
I found a picture of a person's bucket ladder, and Perry decided he could make that into a greenhouse type of thing.
Each level (there are three), has 7 buckets in it.
For a total of 21 five gallon buckets.
Each bucket has drainage holes drilled in the bottom.
We then covered the whole thing in greenhouse plastic. The front rolls right up for ventilation.
This spring I will be getting a 3 tonne load of topsoil. I will mix equal parts peat, perlite, and top soil to fill the buckets.
Top dressing with the plentiful organic matter my animals have donated. Haha
This spring I didn't get to plant early, I could have my hot crops out there right now (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc). It is reaching close to 40 degrees Celsius in the day, and about 5 to 10 overnight.
This fall though, after my hot crops have finished, I will be planting one of the ladders full of cold crops. (Kale, chard, brassicas, etc) It should extend my season almost to February if the winter isn't too harsh.
I am very excited.
I will update with pictures once the plants start growing and give you better critique on what is or isn't working for me.
Side note: each bucket ladder cost an aprox $200. That is an excellent price for a poor man's version I would think.
Here is a small video of my llama saying hi. 😉 Ignore how loud and obnoxious my voice is on here. Sorry. 🤦♀️
2 comments:
That's a great idea! I'm going to see if I have any volunteer makers in my house. :)
It would be fabulous if you did! I am not handy at all, but hubby and my #2 son (who's 18), had it put together in less than 3 hours.
I'd love to see yours if you build one Abby!
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