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Friday, October 13, 2023

Ep-5 How do You Start a Market Garden & Sell Your Produce: The Rusted Garden Homestead Podcast - All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Cody, a market gardener.  Today we provide an introduction to small scale farming or market gardening. How do you get started!

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Ep-4 Putting Fall Garden Beds to Winter Rest/Amending & Making Garden Soups: The Rusted Garden Homestead: All About Growing, Cooking, & Sharing Food

The Rusted Garden Homestead  podcast is all about sharing my passion for growing, cooking, and sharing food with family and friends.  In this episode, I talk with my friend Erica Jones, a master gardener and chef.  Today we cover putting garden beds to rest in the fall. We go over basic amending and tucking the beds in for winter slumber. We also cover the basics for making garden soups. How do you get started!








New episodes will be launched on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. 

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More information about Gary Pilarchik...
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The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: https://www.therustedgarden.com/
The Rusted Garden on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THERUSTEDGARDEN
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The Under $10 Budget Low Tunnel Design: Grow Cool Weather Crops Into the Winter

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Garden PVC Pipe Design With 3 Uses: Low Tunnel Frost Protecting, Garden Trellising, and Shade Cloth Sun Barrier



When I create something for my garden, I try and follow two rules when I design. It should be easy to assembly, take down, and store. It should also solve several problems when possible. This project meets those rules. 

Garden PVC Pipe Low Tunnel

The rib design requires a mallet and bending PVC pipe. Each rib can be set up or taken down in under 2 minutes. The low tunnel frame work can be used to hold plastic, as a mini-greenhouse, for starting crops earlier in the season or for extending the season into the winter. The plastic can be swapped out for shade cloth to prolong the growing period of cool crops or as a way to reduce the heat of the midsummer sun and keep warm crops producing. You can also use agfabric or insect fabric on the design, to protect crops from insect pests like cabbage worms. 

Space the ribs 2-3 feet a part. The video show you how to build it in more detail, but just hammer in the rebar to at least 1/2 its length and drop the rebar on. I will be doing a future post and video on how to put on the plastic when that time arrives for my garden. There are dozens of ways to do it, once you create the framework. I have over 1500 garden videos if you want to follow me on my YouTube channel: The Rusted Garden.



Materials

PVC Pipe
8-10 foot pieces of 1/2 inch PVC 
3 pieces will create 3 ribs and additional piece is needed if you want to use a piece across the top

Rebar
18-24 inch pieces of rebar
You will need 2 pieces for each rib placement
(The rebar should be smaller than the opening of the PVC pipe)

Wire or Rope
Used to secure support pipes

Greenhouse Plastic or Painters Tarp 
Enough to cover the frame and leave 2 feet on each side

Shade Cloth
Enough to cover the top of the frame and cover 1/2 down each side

Insect Fabric
Enough to full cover the sides and opening on both ends


Mallet and Rebar

Rebar and PVC Pipe

Securing PVC Piping


I will be putting on the plastic in about 4 weeks, late October. The frame itself can be left up all season long and the 'rainbow' ribs can be strung and used as a trellis. I like that this design can stay out all year or the PVC pipe can be popped off the rebar and easily stored. The rebar could remain in the ground but it is also easily removed.  

Shade cloth allows you to keep the soil cooler which means cool crops won't flower and bolt and warm crops won't shut down, due to high soil temperatures, and stop producing. The ribs (below), could have cucumbers all over them with shade cloth protecting them from late July's sun. The design is versatile. 


Shade Cloth Extends Seasons & Maintains Growth

"A Garden Wants to Give"
Cheers,

Gary (The Rusted Garden)

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Friday, September 15, 2023

How to Grow Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs 365 Days a Year in a Sunglo Greenhouse: Increase Summer Crop Yields & Grow in the Dead of Winter



Sunglo Greenhouses for 4 Season Growing


Imagine stepping into a world where the changing seasons no longer dictate when you can enjoy fresh, homegrown vegetables. Thanks to Sunglo Greenhouses, this vision is becoming a reality for greenhouse enthusiasts. Let’s delve into how a Sunglo Greenhouse Kit can help you cultivate a diverse array of vegetables year-round.


Plenty of Space for Your Growing Needs


A Sunglo Greenhouse will increase your tomato and other vegetable yields because you can start growing earlier and later into the season. Sunglo Greenhouses are designed for growing food through the entire year, even in the coldest winters.

Tailored Growing Environments

A typical planting calendar offers a wealth of knowledge about optimal planting times for various vegetables and herbs. However, these recommendations often hinge on weather conditions that can be unpredictable and harsh, especially during extreme seasons. This is where Sunglo Greenhouses come into play. These meticulously designed greenhouse kits allow you to create and maintain tailored growing environments, ensuring that your plants thrive regardless of the external climate.

Extending the Growing Season


The planting calendar outlines when to sow seeds, transplant, and harvest, taking into account temperature, light, and other environmental factors. By harnessing the climate control capabilities of Sunglo Greenhouses, you can extend growing seasons well beyond what traditional outdoor gardening allows. Want to harvest vine-ripened tomatoes in the middle of winter or enjoy crisp lettuce during the heat of summer? With a Sunglo Greenhouse, you’re no longer confined to nature’s limitations.



Protection from Adverse Elements

Mother Nature can be unpredictable, and sudden weather changes, pests, and diseases can wreak havoc on your outdoor crops. Sunglo Greenhouses act as a protective shield, safeguarding your plants from these external threats. This means fewer setbacks due to frost, severe storms, pests, and other factors that can derail outdoor gardening efforts. With the greenhouse’s sturdy construction and advanced features, you can rest assured that your vegetables are growing in a safe and controlled environment.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability


Sunglo Greenhouses are designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind. The use of double-wall acrylic plant friendly panels, proper active ventilation systems, and optional geothermal and infrared heat to reduce energy consumption. By minimizing your environmental footprint, you’re not only growing fresh produce year-round but also doing so in an environmentally responsible manner.

Personalized Greenhouse Solutions


Sunglo backyard greenhouse kits come in various sizes and options, specifically catering to the needs of home gardeners. Whether you have a small backyard or a larger yard, there’s a Sunglo Greenhouse that suits your requirements. This adaptability allows you to tailor your greenhouse to the crops you intend to grow, making it a versatile and personalized solution.




What can I grow in winter?


Vegetable crops can be broken down into two main categories, cool season & warm season. These two categories help a gardener better understand when to plant as well as what conditions they prefer to grow in.

Cool season vegetables prefer lower daytime temperatures that typically occur during the early spring, fall, and winter. Vegetables that grow best between 40F and 70F are considered Cool-Season crops. A few cool season varieties will even tolerate light frosts which can improve the flavor and quality.

With a Sunglo Greenhouse you will be able to easily grow Cool-Season vegetables seven months out of the year. When outside temperatures begin to drop, cold hardy and frost-tender vegetables will continue to thrive and produce food inside a Sunglo Greenhouse. The double-wall acrylic panels of a Sunglo provide enough insulation to minimize the energy cost of a heater. If your goal is to produce Cool-Season vegetables through the winter we highly recommend you add the ‘Winter Package’ to the greenhouse. With the addition of insulation by using a third layer of acrylic, an infrared heater, and our exclusive geothermal raised beds (GAHT® Lite) you can produce food in winter even when outside temperatures are below zero degrees.

Here is a list of Cool-Season Vegetables that can easily be grown inside a Sunglo Greenhouse throughout fall, winter, and spring:


Grow Food All Winter Long in Sunglo Greenhouse


Asparagus

Beets

Bok Choi

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celery

Chard

Asian Cabbage

Daikon

Endive

Escarole

Garlic

Kale

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Lettuce

Mustard Greens

Parsley

Parsnips

Peas

Radishes



In contrast,  warm season vegetables require long days, high light, and temperatures from 55F to 85F to grow best. With a Sunglo Greenhouse you will be able to successfully grow Warm-Season vegetables April through October but you can also easily grow warm-season vegetable plants inside a Sunglo Greenhouse over winter. However, you can expect yields to decline in the depths of winter (Late December- Mid February). These vegetables depend upon both high air temperatures and soil temperatures so growing these crops in the short days of winter typically requires a large use of energy. The Sunglo Winter Package is even more important for Warm-Season vegetables because it minimizes the energy costs needed to achieve these higher temperatures. Grow lights are also necessary to provide additional light to allow for eight and sixteen hours per day of light, every day. Hand pollination will also be required.

It is important to note that warm-season crops are not compatible with growing cool-season crops due to the differing temperature and light requirements discussed so you need to choose between cold or warm season vegetables upfront.


Increase Tomato & Vegetable Yields in a Sunglo Greenhouse

Here is a list of some Warm-Season Vegetables that can easily be grown inside a Sunglo Greenhouse throughout spring, summer, fall, and winter:


Cantaloupe

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Beans

Watermelon

Peppers

Okra

Pumpkins

Summer Squash

Herbs

Strawberries

Ginger

Ginger

Potatoes

Tomatoes

Winter Squash

Bunching Onions

Tomatillos



Growing inside a Sunglo Greenhouse you can expect greater crop yields and even larger produce at times, for example this 19″ long cucumber. With consistent warmth at night, pepper plants can produce more fruit earlier in and throughout the season. 


Larger Fruits: 19 in. Cucumber


Increased Pepper Production


In conclusion, the convergence of Sunglo Greenhouses and the insights provided by a planting calendar offers an exciting opportunity for year-round vegetable cultivation. With controlled environments, extended growing seasons, and protection from external challenges, greenhouse enthusiasts can now produce a bountiful harvest regardless of the weather. By leveraging the advanced technology of Sunglo Greenhouses and the knowledge of a local planting calendar, you can embark on a journey to transform your gardening experience and savor the taste of fresh, homegrown vegetables throughout the year.

Take your growing to a new level with Sunglo Greenhouse. Best greenhouse for cold climates!


Please visit Sunglo Greenhouses to learn more about what our greenhouse can do to help you grow all year long. You can speak with a Sunglo Professional who has experience growing in a Sunglo Greenhouse by calling  720-443-6711 or visit our website and see what we are all about and what is on sale right now.

"This is a sponsored post. I have been working with Sunglo over the 2023 season. I am interested in growing food through Maryland's winters. Unlike the basic greenhouse I bought for seed starting, Sunglo Greenhouses are about growing food all season long. I recommend learning more about Sunglo Greenhouses before making a decision on a purchase. If you want to grow an abundance of food through the winter, I recommend Sunglo."

"A  Garden Wants to Give."
Cheers!

Gary (The Rusted Garden) 



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