Showing posts with label window. Show all posts
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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Window box cold frame

a window-based cold frame
My results (on my first attempt) werent pretty like my gardening friends, but serviceable.

But I didnt need power tools.

I used nails and twine to secure the sides (so I can take it apart to store), and the top lies securely on the sides.

If I can find two taller end pieces (or the right-sized windows), it would look much nicer, but it seems functional.
windows and a electric screwdriver (not needed)

another low tech bamboo hoop house with plastic
components

I sowed some spinach and arugula seeds, and transplanted some lettuce.  Well see.

Im hoping that my second box (in a bed in the mountains) will look nicer, but that depends on matching the windows with the ends!
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Friday, October 31, 2014

sweet potato sprouts on the window sill

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My sweet potatoes I dug last fall finally sprouted this fall. As Donald recommended, I potted them up. They are on my kitchen window sill with cacti and a poinsettia.

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