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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2008
10:47 PM Post #5710264
| We used the frame from the swingset to make a "makeshift greenhouse". Last year another DG member had the same idea...Joannabanana. We did ours a little different. We covered it in commercial grade (70 X 78") clear shower curtains from Wal-Mart ($5.67 approx each).
It took six. We used duct tape to connect the shower curtains, and fondue skewers in the holes where the rings normally go to help anchor it. I may have to go buy some real camping type stakes. It holds quite a few plants. We'll see how this works.
We still had to hang the shower curtains in the "hut" also, as not all of the plants would fit in the other one. At least now when it does freeze we're ready.
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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2008
10:48 PM Post #5710270
| Another view 
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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2008
10:50 PM Post #5710273
| The hut as a makeshift greenhouse... 
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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2008
10:53 PM Post #5710283
| Another view of the hut / green house. So now we are ready for the cold. It's supposed to be 44F in the morning, but will warm up in the day time. I will go out and open the front panels so that the plants can get some air. 
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KayJones
Panama City Beach, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 24, 2008
07:23 AM Post #5710972
| Brilliant - I may try that for a few of my houseplants so I don't have to bring them in. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2008
05:07 PM Post #5712609
| Thanks Kay!
I also made some plant hangers and hung them on the hooks inside. I hung two plants per hanger. Got to use all of the space you can. I'm sure you could also hang some hanging pots from the top pole also.
I went out and opened up the front of each this morning so that the plants could get fresh air in the day, and then will close them back up at night. |
Molamola
Christiansted, VI
(Zone 11)
October 24, 2008
07:47 PM Post #5713042
| What a scream! Looks like a halloween costume!
DO NOT get insulted. Great idea.
Keep us posted on how it works. Do you have quilts for freezing nights? |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2008
08:25 PM Post #5713148
| LOL! No offense taken! Fortunately we don't have many freezes. When we do it usually only gets down to 28F.
The last couple of years we enclosed our patio canopy with the canvas curtains
and then the hut with the plastic. All of the plants survived OK. Hopefully the plastic will be enough. |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
October 24, 2008
09:42 PM Post #5713392
| Your greenhouse looks beautiful! How very inventive! |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
October 25, 2008
06:43 AM Post #5714149
| Hey Texasgal, that's luxury for plants. In Lower Puna that could be a house! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
October 25, 2008
09:09 AM Post #5714428
| That is very clever, Jeanne. Have heard some bad stories about what all has washed up on the beach here at Corpus Christi. Seems Galveston wound up here. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 25, 2008
11:16 AM Post #5714789
| Thanks everyone! Met. we had people living in tents on Galveston until this weekend.
Christi, that's really sad that the debris and other things could go that far. Galveston sure is a mess. Hope you are having a good vacation. |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
October 25, 2008
02:59 PM Post #5715348
| I hope all the storms are over and folks can get back to their normal lives. What a privilege we have to enjoy nature, with all that is happening on the planet. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 25, 2008
07:46 PM Post #5716375
| The weatherman said the other day that most of the storms that form now go up the East coast, so with about five weeks left in the season, I think that we are OK.
However, it will take the people in Galveston and nearby areas quite awhile to do all of the repairs or rebuild. There are so many people displaced.
We are very fortunate here in our subdivision not to have much damage! That is one reason that we moved here so that we would be at a higher elevation...all of 26 ft. |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
October 27, 2008
10:22 PM Post #5724237
| Hey, that's 26 ft higher than sea level! If all the "rising ocean" predictions come to pass, I will be growing gills and webbed feet. Eat your heart out Kevin Costner!
Jeanne - looks like it will work wonderfully! That's yet one more thing to love about DG...the exchange of ideas!
Hope you are having a great time on the island Christi - even if the beaches are depris prone.
Yokwe all,
Shari |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
October 28, 2008
12:25 PM Post #5725959
| Hi, everybody! Cool here as well. No real problem, we spend a lot of time deciding what we will eat next. We are on the fifith floor of the condo and it is billed as the closest to the water on Mustang Island. When tide is up, only about ten feet to the water from the board walk. The sound is soooo relaxing. Going to the Texas State Aquarium today in Corpus Christi. Only 3 more days before starting home. Anxious to see our babies but at the same time, hate to leave.
Dallas is supposed have gotten pretty cool this week. Hope we haven't lost any of our tropicals. Only part of them had been winterized.
BTW Corpus is only about 15 miles from here. Port Aransas is the "city" on the island. On one end is a causeway and the other is the ferry. Not much traffic this time of year.
Yokwe and aloha
Princess Kilikina
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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 28, 2008
11:22 PM Post #5728272
| Shari...it was definately high enough to keep us from getting any rising water so we are very blessed. Those homes right on the Bay definately took on (in) water.
Christi, that area is very nice. We spent a week down there when the kids were young. We had a lot of fun. It's been quite a few years since I've been there, but I love Corpus! Have a great time!
So far the swingset gh is holding up. We had 25 mph winds yesterday. We have had storms in Nov. where the winds were much higher, so hopefully it will be OK.
So far, so good! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2008
02:36 AM Post #5765468
| Note: Duct taping the top together probably wasn't the best idea. It did come loose. I got a "I told you so" from DS. He originally suggested that we run rope thru the wholes to hook the two at the top together, then push the stakes in thru the plastic at the bottom. I was concerned that the plastic at the bottom would tear, so we did it my way...Oh well. Duct tape is cheap. LOL! We reinforced it with more duct tape. Lots more! It rained really heavy last night, and was windy enough to push my 7ft hibiscus tree over to one side, but, the GH held up! YEAH!!!!!!
I will have to get more tent stakes tho, because the skewers are breaking. Hey they were a $1 for a package at the dollar store. We have yet to fondue since I bought them! No great loss!
I am thinking about buying some more shower curtains and doing like DS said to add to the top before we have a freeze. Might decide to use the roll of plastic in the garage instead if I can find it. It's been in there for many years. It may not be any good, who knows. It is worth a try before I go spend another $20. Still my total cost is still less than $50 so far, so it's been a good deal!!!!!
Corrected cost so far to under $50. Went back to WalMart. They had the tent stakes 4 / $2 so that wasn't bad. We got 3 packages. Probably should have gotten two more. They did not have any more of the $5.xx shower curtains.
The added Duct tape is holding so will wait to do anything else.
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Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
November 11, 2008
05:40 PM Post #5779270
| Too bad the duct tape didn't work. Out here we have this stuff called "100mph tape". It's duct tape plus. I don't think there is a residence or boat on the island that doesn't have some of that holding something together or plugging a leak or something! But I'm glad it is working so far, and giving you ideas for improvement. Good job my friend!
Yokwe,
Shari |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 11, 2008
06:15 PM Post #5779420
| Supposed to be in the mid 30's here this weekend. Trying to be sure everything is secure. |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
November 11, 2008
06:30 PM Post #5779484
| Oh, I just can't even imagine how cold that must be! When I go home in winter and we are up in the mountains in the snow, I am just in awe of the beauty and don't really feel the cold. Living with it is something I just can't believe anymore!
Stay warm my friend,
Yokwe,
Shari |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 11, 2008
11:36 PM Post #5780928
| In alot of areas where it snows it is a "dry" cold, so you don't feel it as much. Here with the high humidity it is a "damp" cold. It cuts right thru you. You aren't able to dress warm enough, at least I can't. (Plus the cold makes me hurt.)
When I was in PA years ago visiting a friend there was snow everywhere and it didn't even seem chilly. My friend said, "That's because its a dry cold." I was amazed. It was fun to play in the snow. It's beautiful, but I don't like having to shovel it...that's why I live in the SOUTH! LOL!
Good Luck to all who utill has to put their plants up. Mine are ready.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 12, 2008
12:43 AM Post #5781122
| Everything is secured but the brugs and they are in a full flush. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 12, 2008
12:47 AM Post #5781132
| I have one that has lots of buds on it! Can't wait for them to open! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 12, 2008
02:15 AM Post #5781330
| It has rained here off and on for days now, and the GH is still holding together with the added Duct tape. YEAH!
I've had it closed up during the rain. I hope I can open it tomorrow for awhile to let the air circulate. It has been so windy that I was afraid it would pull on the plastic if there was anywhere the water could collect. With it closed it is staked down at an angle so the water can run off. So far VERY good!!!!!!!! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 12, 2008
10:36 AM Post #5782007
| Good for you, Jeanne. Wish I had kept my old swing frame. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 12, 2008
05:56 PM Post #5783601
| Thanks! It's working great! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
November 13, 2008
01:18 AM Post #5785202
| Looking great Jeanne, how very inventive of you! Have your brugs bloomed yet? |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 13, 2008
01:26 AM Post #5785214
| Yes, a couple of buds have opened. Hopefully more will now that the rain has let up. This is the white one that Randy gave me. It's a single and very delicate. |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
November 13, 2008
01:38 AM Post #5785244
| Hey Jeanne, you are up late tonight! Is all okay, or are you just a night owl tonight? |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 13, 2008
01:41 AM Post #5785249
| We're OK. Went to visit Mom this evening, and then came to check in and see what's happening here at DG! Hope you are doing well. |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
November 13, 2008
01:44 AM Post #5785252
| Sure am! It's only 7.45pm here...get yourself to bed Jeanne, it must be almost midnight for you!
Take care, my friend. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 13, 2008
01:47 AM Post #5785256
| 11:45 pm...and not even sleepy. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 20, 2008
04:51 PM Post #5813128
| It is so beautiful here! The weather is just gorgeous! The swingset GH is still holding up. It is supposed to be in the 50's tomorrow, and another cold front coming in on Monday. The plants all look fine.
Today is my Mom's 80th birthday so we are all going over there to celebrate afterwhile. Everyone have a great day! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
November 20, 2008
08:13 PM Post #5813835
| Happy Birthday to Mom, Jeanne! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 22, 2008
07:14 PM Post #5820539
| Thanks Jen! We had a great time.
I went out and looked at the plants today. Everything looks fine! Will need to water proabably tomorrow. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 24, 2008
01:31 AM Post #5824975
| My daily "inspection" of my makeshift GH found: One grey cat cozy and warm...(However this is not a good thing, because it is not mine!) Needless to say it left when I went to open up the GH; Two red hibiscus in bloom...forgot to take the camera out there...so no pix...Part of the back plastic at the top had come loose, so off to Lowes. Got some "Gorilla tape" which is not as good as 100 mph tape, but an X-strong duct tape. Redid the top connection again. It should hold this time!!!!!!! This stuff is strong and very sticky!!!!!
Also found a green outdoor extension cord to run out to the pond in the Spring. It should look better than the bright orange one. Most of it gets hid under the canopy and the hut. I wrap artificial flowers around the parts that are exposed so that it can be seen.
Would you believe I got out of there without buying one plant????? No kidding...not one. (NONE, ZERO, NADA!) Really. |
Kell
Northern California, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 24, 2008
01:53 AM Post #5825028
| Hi. I just happened across this thread. Hope I am not butting in too much.
Did you know you can buy plastic in a box at HD that would cover your swing set frame in 1 piece so you wouldn't have to worry about a storm tearing it apart? And you would have enough for another 2 years? It was very cheap too. Between $40 and $60 dollars. I will see if we still have the box tomorrow. Yesterday my husband put up the frame of our hoophouse. We keep it up till March then take it apart, tossing the plastic and the PVC separates into smaller parts easily stored.
It takes about 6 hours to put it up.
Here is the PVC frame. I think it is 15 ft long and 12 feet high. We had it 15 feet high the last 2 years for my tall brugs but this year I am not putting my tall ones in. I can take a shot of it covered tomorrow. 
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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 24, 2008
02:03 AM Post #5825050
| Hi Kell! You are certainly welcome here anytime! Thanks for the info! It is appreciated!
Where did you get your PVC pipe? I would be interested in getting some in the future.
How do you protect your Hibiscus collection or do you have to in your zone? |
Kell
Northern California, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 24, 2008
05:25 AM Post #5825165
| HD or even Lowes will have it though I think my husband had to look for certain sizes at a local hardware store.
He followed a design I found online thru another Dave's gardener and then over the years he has changed it to make it easier.
Hibiscus are planted here all over the neighborhood but I rarely see the fancy ones we have here on the hibiscus forum. I think they may be a bit more tropical. I do keep mine in the hoophouse. But if I had them in the ground they probably would make it OK if a little bit protected. The ones planted here get huge. |
Kell
Northern California, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 24, 2008
05:29 AM Post #5825168
| Here are the original plans Tom used at first. We can get bad storms here in the winter with bad winds so he puts down cement blocks or even bags of soil along the sides on the plastic that is extra and is on the ground to make sure the hoophouse says on the ground. So do not cut the plastic too short.
http://westsidegardener.com/howto/hoophouse.html
When the search function comes back, I know there are a few good threads on this.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 24, 2008
10:28 AM Post #5825704
| Kell, thanks for the link. Wish I had known about this before we purchased the Rion Easy Grow. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2008
01:45 AM Post #5828710
| Kell, thanks for all of the info. It is sincerely appreciated! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 11, 2008
03:29 PM Post #5882205
| It snowed last night and the GH held up fine. Everything was toasty and warm!
See my other thread "Snow in Texas" on this forum for more pictures.
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Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
December 12, 2008
12:39 AM Post #5883660
| So glad everything stayed warm and happy under the greenhouse. Next year you are going to have to cover the whole garden if you keep having such crazy weather!
We have had RAIN today - and thunder and lightening - first real rain since last December when we had flooding. The plants are all washed off and look so much brighter despite the dim light. Visitors who have come for a week's holiday are not very happy - forcast says rain through the weekend for us - mind you the forcasters are not very often right here on Maui. 
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Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
December 12, 2008
02:05 AM Post #5883790
| Hey Jen, now we're getting heavy rain and lightning, and the news stations all said it wouldn't hit here! My dogs always get real nervous in these storms. |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
December 12, 2008
12:50 PM Post #5884829
| LOL, Dave, it looks as if your forcasters aren't any better than ours! This morning looks cloudy, but more settled - we have sent most of it over to you! There is a great big moon hanging over the sea right now, it's beautiful! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 12, 2008
01:04 PM Post #5884866
| I saw that moon last night. It is 11:03 AM here, Jen. So you are at 7:03 AM? |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
December 12, 2008
01:09 PM Post #5884881
| We had a bunch of rain last night, but the lightning stayed out at sea. When lightning does show up this area seems to get it the worst. Can't complain about the rain; it's good to have the catchment tank full! |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
December 12, 2008
01:12 PM Post #5884885
| It's just after 7:00 in Hawai'i LouC. |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 12, 2008
01:37 PM Post #5884941
| What I would give to live in the islands... |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 12, 2008
07:41 PM Post #5885926
| Me too, Lou! I'd definately give up the snow we had. It melted by noon the next day.
I heard on the news that parts of Hawaii had flooded. Are Y'all OK...Carol, Jen, and Dave? |
Metrosideros
Keaau, HI
December 12, 2008
08:37 PM Post #5886118
| No damage here just wet. To keep in good holiday spirits, lets call it a nice dry rain!
Mele Kalikimaka! Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!
Don't forget to sweep your house out on the Winter Solstice (21st). It is good luck! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 12, 2008
08:50 PM Post #5886166
| Mele Kalikimaka to you too! We were on Oahu for three Christmases...1963, 64, and 65. We came back to the mainland in April 1966. They were all three wonderful! Green and Bright...just the way I like my Christmas! The sun will shine by day and the stars by night...Mele Kalikimaka to you! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 13, 2008
10:56 AM Post #5887579
| I love the rhythm of the language. Mele Kalikimaka is like a song. Need to play IZ today. He makes me so tranquil and happy.
Princess Kilikina |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
December 13, 2008
12:08 PM Post #5887750
| Aloha, no flooding here on Maui - I think there was some flooding on Oahu though. Maui County seems to get the least amount of rain of all the Islands, even on our windward side, although I believe there is somewhere in the West Maui Mountains that gets copious amounts. I wonder if it's because we sit back in the curve of the Island chain?
The garden has all been washed clean of the dust that has accumulated over the past year and everything looks fresh. When we have a good rain like this all the weed seed that has been waiting, springs to life. I have "gardened" many places in the world but I have never seen weeds that spring to life and try to set seed overnight as they do here - even faster than Arizona weeds! They know they have to take advantage while they can!
I expect in a day or two all the grasses and Kiave trees that have been brown all year will be green, and the hillsides will look lush again. This usually causes an explosion in the mouse population which eventually makes it's way into our area (which is considered rural) and then into town ...
Oh, it's still pitch dark here (almost 6am) and an owl has just passed by my window so close that I could have touched it...how wonderful!
Off to La Perouse early this morning to see if the dolphins are in, and to look for whales. One of our friends who is so enamored with whales that he is known as "Willy The Whale", is taking his boat out today ...
Have a wonderful day everyone.
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 13, 2008
06:39 PM Post #5888673
| Wonderful... |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 13, 2008
11:35 PM Post #5889464
| Hope you both had a great day! |
pogonantha
el arish, FNQ
Australia
December 20, 2008
06:04 PM Post #5912857
| Our first chook pen was a swing set that had bird wire wrapped completely around it (bottom and all) We added a door, added a few reinforcing bits and sewed the joins with fencing wire.It's lasted for years and kept the pythons out. They are fabulous for instant hot houses, shadehouses and small movable pens. Cheers, Ann |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 22, 2008
12:35 AM Post #5917466
| LOL, Ann! What a wonderful idea, Mate! I don't have any chooks, just tropical plants that need to be comfy cozy until March! So far it is working out great.
The last upgrade to Gorilla tape has held the plastic shower curtains nice and snug. It is more like the 100 mph tape that Shari suggested. I got it at Lowe's. You can order the 100 mph tape online. It's heavy so shipping might be costly!
We did add some more tent stakes to secure the plastic shower curtains down tighter tonight. We're supposed to get another cold front in this week. We've been busy getting ready for Christmas with projects for the grandchildren so haven't been on much. Good to hear from everyone, Jen, Christi, Ann, hope you are all doing well!
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!!!
Jeanne |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 22, 2008
11:11 PM Post #5920544
| Hi all! Medde Cridgemodge, Mele Kalikimaka, Joyeaux Noel, Feliz Navidad!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
I have missed you all terribly! We had some serious flooding on one of the other islands here, and we were pretty worried about ourselves! Got all the stuff up in the warehouse and the handicraft shop, helped some friends that live oceanside get their stuff up on cinder blocks...but the waves came close but not over the seawall. Great entertainment for a couple of days though!
We had our island helicopter drop of Christmas goodies to two of the outer islands two days ago...Christi you remember - I told you how wonderful that was to be involved with. And then yesterday we had a huge toy sale for the Marshalese on our neighbor island Ebeye. Today I got a shipment of handicrafts in and had to get them priced and in the shop for those last minute shoppers...a few huge carved fish (4-5 ft!), more pepper and some other little things. I'm pooped! Just wanted to stop by and say "Happy Holidays" everyone!
Yokwe,
Shari |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
December 22, 2008
11:54 PM Post #5920655
| Mele Kalikimaka to all of you dear people on this forum, and may 2009 be bright and joyful.
Warmest aloha,
Jenn
spelling!
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LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 23, 2008
11:12 AM Post #5921590
| Thank you, Jenny. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 28, 2008
11:02 PM Post #5938080
| Thank you everyone! We had a wonderful Christmas! Hope everyone did also!
Sorry Shari to hear the bad news of the near flooding / good news (that you are OK)!
Happy New Year everyone!
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cocodrie11
Alexandria, LA
December 31, 2008
10:04 AM Post #5947069
| Hey all, new to this forum, and love the idea Texasgal has on the greenhouse. I am in central Louisiana, and I believe this idea would work for me as well. Have to give it a try.
Texasgal, will you try any vegetables in yours, and if so, what do you have in mind? Thanks for any info, Dona. |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 31, 2008
02:07 PM Post #5948015
| Dona, no, presently it is crammed full of tropical plants until March 17th. Normally we don't have a freeze after that date...maybe April 1st.
I had thought about covering the swingset frame and then saw where Joannabanana had done it and posted the picture. There are many different ways to accomplish it. Using the straight run of plastic would probably be the better bet.
DS wrapped the sides like you would a present, and then we taped down the main overlap to the sides. Because I had used the shower curtains I had to tape the top also. With a straight roll of plastic you wouldn't have that problem.
It does get quite warm in there. When I go open it up in the day you can feel the heat coming out and I don't have a heater in there!
It's worked great so far (even thru the snow!).
Jeanne |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
January 13, 2009
01:05 AM Post #5999496
| Just an update...we have a cold front coming in, so good thing the babies are still under "wraps". Had to repair the right front corner. The old silver duct tape had come loose, so it got a retaping. I will have to go back to Lowe's and get some more gorrilla tape. It's supposed to be down to 29 Thurs night for 6-9 hrs.
I have a few pineapple plants I guess I'll go ahead and bring in the garage. I don't think they'll fit in either of the two makeshift GH.
Just a few more weeks until March 17. We usually don't have a freeze after that.
It won't be much longer. We're getting there! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 02, 2009
11:34 PM Post #6357659
| Hallelujah! Spring is here! We have removed the plastic and tape from the "Swinghouse" and the plastic from the "Hut".
Most of the plants survived fine. They can now get water when it rains. They will get moved to their new locations at a later date. I'm still a little "under the weather" so to speak at the moment.
It was really nice to have the patio open and to be able to go out there and sit with a cup of coffee or soda. In previous years it was the "makeshift" gh.
We will reconsider the plans to hook the plastic to the top of the swingset next year, but it worked, and the total cost was minor compared to what a new gh would have cost! Thanks JoannaBanana for the idea! It worked!!!!!!!!
Will get pictures later!
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goofybulb
El Paso, TX
(Zone 8a)
April 04, 2009
12:57 AM Post #6362173
| happy spring, Jeanne! Hope you feel better soon!
Hugs,
Alex |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 05, 2009
02:36 PM Post #6367966
| Thanks Alex! |
Braveheartsmom
Kihei, HI
(Zone 11)
April 06, 2009
11:31 AM Post #6372158
| I have watched you making your greenhouse from the begining and think it's wonderful! Well done Jeanne - it's brilliant!
I hope you don't mind me adding a picture taken off the lanai yesterday - rather an overcast day and an untidy tangle, but the bees were deliriously happy!
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Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 06, 2009
02:14 PM Post #6372990
| Oh WOW, Jen, that is GORGEOUS! Thanks for posting...surely made my day!
That's a great "Get Well thought!" That will boost your adrenlin!!!!!! WOW!
Love it!
Jeanne |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
April 07, 2009
11:15 PM Post #6380523
| Hi Jeanne, Hi Jen! Jeanne...I'm so glad that your makeshift GH worked for you! It was a lot of work, but obviously worth it. Well done!
Jen - what a glorious sight! And I bet the scent is fantastic as well. I sure wish I could get my brugs that you sent to bloom. A couple of them are doing really well as far as growth and healthy leaves...but no blooms. Unfortunately the ones that did bloom also died shortly after. Guess our environment is just too harsh, or I am just too dumb to grow those gorgeous plants.
Yokwe,
Shari |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 08, 2009
12:25 AM Post #6380801
| Shari, I don't think that you are "too dumb". If mine have made it, anybody can do it! I'm sure your conditions are too harsh!!
Good to hear from you! The weather here has been wonderful. The wind has torn up our hut, so it will have to be fixed. It got kind of cool last night, so I hope everything is OK. It's a little warmer tonight. It should continually warm up from here.
Hope y'all are OK!
Jeanne |
pogonantha
el arish, FNQ
Australia
April 18, 2009
05:03 PM Post #6429029
| Wow Jen! Those brugs look happy :) Ann |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 19, 2009
12:32 AM Post #6430693
| Just an update on our "wonderful weather"...we've had storms for two days. The back yard looked like a lake. Our street was flooded and the water was up in the middle of the drive and yard.
We didn't lose power, but it did knock out alot of the neighborhood phone lines. Ours are OK tho.
Otherwise we are all fine.
Jeanne
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