New Year, New Grow Area!
Mar 14, 2021 12:16:11 GMT -5
sunbelle, almightydolla, and 17 more like this
Post by calen on Mar 14, 2021 12:16:11 GMT -5
What up Forum! I've been pretty much MIA on here for a little while, but it's not because I am mad at you guys. I moved! Didn't move far, but it has definitely taken up my time! Now that I'm settling in a bit I thought I'd give an update on what I've been up to. Started work in early Feb and it's bee constant since then! Transition is not complete yet so I'll try to keep you all abreast of developments!
Before even getting to the new yard, I had to make sure I got all my repotting, transplanting and dividing complete. Here are some of the seedlings looking very happy in new trays - thank goodness Tini the cat was helping me!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
The end of an era!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Rented a van and did some serious laps. Man, schlepping plants had me beat!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
The new yard was a diamond in the rough - not exactly turn-key with respect to Sarr readiness! Needed to be cleared and leveled before anything else could happen:
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Oof. Trusty Sawzall ready to go to work.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Getting somewhere. Very much too bad that the previous owners had applied weed fabric and copious organic mulch to the site; this would have to be removed down to mineral soil before I could level the area.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Then it decided to be wintery af - we got 8" of snow, followed by an ice storm and no power. A lot fo people nationwide were in the same boat around then. Major inconvenience for the yard plans to say the least lol
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Not going to lie: I got help for the next parts. Fabric and old mulch was 6-8 yards of newly thawed sodden material that had to go. Here it is ready to grade:
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
With much continued assistance we come to this! Leveled (note cinder block retaining wall along house side), weed fabric rolled out, and 2 big greenhouse boxes on-site!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Fast forward to weekend 2 of greenhouse construction! Carson has been coming over and lending a hand and its been HUGE!! Thank you Mr. Trexler! The greenhouse is two 10 x 12 Harbor Freight kits build back to back as one structure. Amazing value and can take a beating with a few key modifications.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Bolted posts to the frame to anchor GH to the ground. Instead of setting my posts first and risking them being out of position relative tot the frame, I built the structure unanchored and then post-holed down and hung the posts into the holes. Presto. The lower bolt will grab the cement like rebar since the post is off-center in the hole and would be a little weak otherwise (not sure why I put a nut on the bolt lol).
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Thought about using these bad boys but decided it would be overkill...jk lol.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Voila! Corner posts go up higher to lend more rigidity to the GH on windy days.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Complete greenhouse structure!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Putting in the beds. As you can see I omitted the polycarbonate panels on the end walls so it is one internal zone, albeit with some pesky aluminum members in between.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Aaaand this brings us up to yesterday! With more help from Carson the beds are lined, paths graveled, and plants are in! The GH will be for leucophylla, alata, rosea, late-season dominant hybrids, and seedlings of all the above. The extended season and added warmth will make a huge difference here in Cold Oregon. It was about 80 in there when the pic was taken!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
That's all for now, will be starting to construct the outdoor beds for the flavas etc. today!
Before even getting to the new yard, I had to make sure I got all my repotting, transplanting and dividing complete. Here are some of the seedlings looking very happy in new trays - thank goodness Tini the cat was helping me!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
The end of an era!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Rented a van and did some serious laps. Man, schlepping plants had me beat!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
The new yard was a diamond in the rough - not exactly turn-key with respect to Sarr readiness! Needed to be cleared and leveled before anything else could happen:
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Oof. Trusty Sawzall ready to go to work.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Getting somewhere. Very much too bad that the previous owners had applied weed fabric and copious organic mulch to the site; this would have to be removed down to mineral soil before I could level the area.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Then it decided to be wintery af - we got 8" of snow, followed by an ice storm and no power. A lot fo people nationwide were in the same boat around then. Major inconvenience for the yard plans to say the least lol
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Not going to lie: I got help for the next parts. Fabric and old mulch was 6-8 yards of newly thawed sodden material that had to go. Here it is ready to grade:
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
With much continued assistance we come to this! Leveled (note cinder block retaining wall along house side), weed fabric rolled out, and 2 big greenhouse boxes on-site!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Fast forward to weekend 2 of greenhouse construction! Carson has been coming over and lending a hand and its been HUGE!! Thank you Mr. Trexler! The greenhouse is two 10 x 12 Harbor Freight kits build back to back as one structure. Amazing value and can take a beating with a few key modifications.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Bolted posts to the frame to anchor GH to the ground. Instead of setting my posts first and risking them being out of position relative tot the frame, I built the structure unanchored and then post-holed down and hung the posts into the holes. Presto. The lower bolt will grab the cement like rebar since the post is off-center in the hole and would be a little weak otherwise (not sure why I put a nut on the bolt lol).
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Thought about using these bad boys but decided it would be overkill...jk lol.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Voila! Corner posts go up higher to lend more rigidity to the GH on windy days.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Complete greenhouse structure!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Putting in the beds. As you can see I omitted the polycarbonate panels on the end walls so it is one internal zone, albeit with some pesky aluminum members in between.
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
Aaaand this brings us up to yesterday! With more help from Carson the beds are lined, paths graveled, and plants are in! The GH will be for leucophylla, alata, rosea, late-season dominant hybrids, and seedlings of all the above. The extended season and added warmth will make a huge difference here in Cold Oregon. It was about 80 in there when the pic was taken!
Untitled by Calen Hall, on Flickr
That's all for now, will be starting to construct the outdoor beds for the flavas etc. today!