We built our first Greenhouse this fall. Picked a Vego based primarily on ease of assembly and I am very happy with the raised beds of theirs we bought. We're in zone 4/5 (technically 5, but our elevation makes us more 4 in the spring IMO).
We were looking mostly to expand our shoulder season and attempt to grow cold season veg as long as possible using some techniques from Elliot Coleman (i.e. fleecing inside the Greenhouse, etc.) and have a potting shed, and place to move starts and harden off plants (so I am planning on adding some perimeter shelving for seed trays by spring) in the spring. We have peastone floor for drainage, and I moved our two black rainbarrels inside for some passive heat at least until Jan. I anticipate Jan/Feb will be interesting and depending on prolonged temps, I may have to drain them, we'll see, and I'm curious about others experiences.
I'll add fans in the spring, and another set of auto openers for the vents.
Current plantings: white Russian Kale, ice bred arugula, spinach, winter lettuce blend.
Any tips appreciated.
by Any_Needleworker_273
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