Category Archives: Greenhouse

Seduced by Annuals

Posted on May 13, 2014 by hortophile

You’ve probably noticed that my garden lust is generally fulfilled by regular food gardening flings and that I’m tantalized by trees. I’m also passionate about perennials and have an endless desire for deer proof plants, but every year during May, … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Saucer Tomato

Posted on October 2, 2013 by hortophile

Every year I experiment with at least one new tomato variety.  In 2013 it was only one variety because I was in the midst of building my new greenhouse and pressed for space and time to garden! I chose the … Continue reading →

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In the Greenhouse

Posted on September 12, 2013 by hortophile

The day we glazed the greenhouse I was so excited that within minutes of finishing (literally!) I jumped into my truck and headed to Brymik Earthworks for a load of fish compost. Before the end of the day we had … Continue reading →

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I’m Baaaack!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by hortophile

Well hello there, how are you doing?  I know, it’s been awhile, but I’ve been busy!  I did give out a few hints about that, so I hope you weren’t too surprised.  Finally my hectic schedule has subsided and I’m … Continue reading →

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Shed Construction

Posted on June 3, 2013 by hortophile

We’ve finally progressed to actual building construction!  Now I get to see if all of my design ideas and colour choices come together the way I envisioned.  Well, of course they will come together, but will I like the result?  … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Construction Part Three

Posted on May 16, 2013 by hortophile

What a lovely spring we are having here on the west coast!  Beautiful BC indeed; mild temperatures, even a few record-breaking HOT days, interspersed with just enough rain to keep the garden happy, we have no complaints this year. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Construction, Part Deux

Posted on April 10, 2013 by hortophile

My new greenhouse project proceeds at a snail’s pace, just as I expected it would. My husband assures me that once the foundation is in it will move much more quickly, right now I’m practising patience, a virtue that I’m … Continue reading →

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My Greenhouse Has Arrived

Posted on February 22, 2013 by hortophile

My beautiful new greenhouse has arrived, delivered by a very personable Russ Davis, agent for BC Greenhouse Builders.  I’m sure that Russ enjoys his job, delivering and building (yep, he does that too) these top quality structures for people like … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse Construction is Underway!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by hortophile

The first big job is done;  namely, the excavation of a largish hole and a deep ditch leading to the house that will tie the greenhouse drainage into the house drainage system and carry electrical services and piped water out … Continue reading →

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New Greenhouse Project

Posted on January 17, 2013 by hortophile

For the past 8 or 10 years I’ve experienced the joy of greenhouse gardening, thanks to an old neighbour.  Well, he wasn’t that old, but he sold his house and moved away so that makes him an old neighbour.  In … Continue reading →

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