Making The Most Of Available Space In My Greenhouse
Oct
20
Every gardener loves a greenhouse. Early in the spring when you crunch through the frost laden grass and open the door to the sights and smells of a flourishing garden you know that the bountiful gifts of summer are near. How you use this magical yet limited space is as important as the seeds you choose to sow.
When choosing the greenhouse to build or buy always choose the one that is one size bigger than the one you think you will need. This is one decision that you will never regret. That extra one or two hundred dollars spent up front will always be appreciated as your hobby evolves.
You will no doubt want to use every workable cubic foot of space in your greenhouse. To achieve this end we will focus on three space saving tools: vertical gardening, shelving and hanging baskets.
Line the walls with adjustable shelving. Although an added expense, consider purchasing shelving boards made of inch thick plexiglass. Life giving sun rays will find their way around the pots on the shelving and to the plants below.
Many plants like herbs and strawberries can be grown vertically in a tall PVC drain pipe. Using a hole saw, drill holes in the pipe every few inches. If you line the inside of the pipe with a single sheet of newspaper and fill with potting soil you can plug the starter plants or seeds into each hole. Water from the top and make sure to have proper drainage holes at the bottom.
Finally, you should use hanging baskets to fill in all leftover space. Commercial baskets or five gallon buckets can inexpensively add valuable growing space.
Happy gardening!