A hybrid farm idea combining radically traditional methods and innovative ideas to strategically grow our soil and plant health.
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When the discussion began for a greenhouse, Andy and I both had different pictures in our mind! After many conversations, we knew we wanted some core things.
Don’t want to heat it.
Aesthetically pleasing
Use: start seeds, extend growing season, increase Zone
Possibly use as a agritourism destination.
What we decided on was a modified walipini ~ an in-ground greenhouse. Sub-soil. We oriented it a little different to take advantage of winds for cooling. We also modified it due to our existing supplies we had on hand. We had trusses, so we built the roofline a little different than most sub-soil, in-ground greenhouses. This was a HUGE undertaking as Andy decided to tackle this himself. It’s nearing completion but not quite there yet. We did have to get it winter ready to get through this first winter, so it, as of now, does not meet my #2 criteria, it’s not beautiful YET!!!!
I am using it everyday, planting my seeds, planting some of the beds out (inside beds). I particularly love being inside it when it is raining!
