I’ve been frustrated by spotty germination in the hoophouse. Some things are growing lushly – escarole, spinach, kale, carrots. But others are just not where I’d want them to be at this time of year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So I planted more seeds today, including in the vacant spaces left by the tomatillo harvest. Mostly spinach, but also some winter lettuce and ice-bred arugula. We’ll see what happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also added some goat manure and watered. A very light snow – maybe sleet – ticked on the cover of the hoophouse while I was working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
New decorative items, gifts from a friend in Connecticut who is downsizing. A wind chime that looks like peacock feather eyes, made of glass, hanging on the right middle brace. And a decorative hanging pot just visible at the top of the photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve been frustrated by spotty germination in the hoophouse. Some things are growing lushly – escarole, spinach, kale, carrots. But others are just not where I’d want them to be at this time of year. So I planted more seeds today, including in the vacant spaces left by the tomatillo harvest. Mostly spinach, but also… Continue reading Hoophouse today<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gemtactics.net\/@XRoad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/img_1478.jpg\")
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