Make your window into a Greenhouse!

 Last year, I discovered by accident that the plastic that you tape around your windows to seal them up actually creates sort of a mini-greenhouse effect between the plastic and the window! I decided to put some of my plants in that space, and they enjoy the warmth there. It also allowed me to save some money on the electricity I would have had to use to put all these plants under lights.

Last week I decided to put up some of the window plastic, and put some of the dinky tomatoes out there. I think it's helping them to perk up a little bit- hopefully they'll start to grow!



I don't currently have a greenhouse or any hoops over my beds, or even a coldframe outside to transition warm season plants. I think those are all projects for the future, but right now, this will do!


What kind of season extension do you utilize at your house? 


How are your plants growing so far?

What's Up Wednesday

This is what's "up" in my urban garden today!

Monday I transplanted the first of the Valencia onions I grew indoors- they seem to be thriving in the garden, despite the cold temps.

I direct seeded some carrots 2 weeks ago, and they are coming up quite well. So nice to see their little green shoots lining the garden beds in rows.

The mystery spinach I started indoors has taken off well outside too! Anyone have any thoughts on what type it is?

Apple trees are blossoming- so pretty!

The 9 Speckles Lettuces in the garden are getting bigger each day- right now they're about 8 inches across! Lots of delicious salads in our future.

What's Up in your garden today?