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Feb 21, 2008 | 4:52 AM PST
Tags: seed starting , greenhouse

I just love this site. I come home from work, make dinner-eat-participate in the clean up-get things ready for the next day-and can't wait to get to the computer to read the blogs and look at all the photos. It is interesting to see what kind of things others do with thier yards, the process they take to get there and the beautiful photos. The only problem is there isn't enough time to read, view and participate- How do you choose?

I haven't started any seeds yet and based on our frost date next weekend I can plant a couple of things and then each week after something new. Since we don't have a place that would work for the family, to start seeds in the house we bought a small temporary greenhouse that I used two years ago but last spring it was so wet and so warm that it was better to start the seeds outside. Depending upon the weather and family activities this weekend will determine if we get it set up.

This year I am going to make the post out of newspaper and use a soiless mixture that I found in a book in an attempt to have successful seed sewing. In the past I have had trouble with moss growing on the potting soil but it gets really hot in the greenhouse and I wasn't good about using the ventilation flaps. Hopefully the combination of changes will prove to be successful-if not it will be an expensive learning experience.

Does anyone else use a temporary greenhouse to start their seeds? Any in zone 6 who would be willing to share thier experience? Maybe there is a search tool I should locate. Been to the forums, but love the blogs and with time so limited I find myself having to choose between reading and sharing or seeking informaiton. ugh!

Unfortunately it is time to leave for work and set gardening aside for the next eight hours.

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yardgranny6	Feb 21, 2008 \| 9:08 AM PST So much to read, so little time! And I know when my time is up----when the hubby comes to see when we will eat! The time is now. Going to go make a meatloaf. See Ya Linda B
doccat5	Feb 21, 2008 \| 9:50 AM PST I live in zone 7b and use a small baby greenhouse to start plants. DH figured out a way to rig me some grow lights. I've got that set up in our spare bedroom more now. Still to early here for me to start seeds. It's so hard to wait..LOL I have major zone envy of the guys further down. You might want to add a little hydrogen peroxide to the water when watering the seedlings. It will help keep any fungus present under control. If you have a problem with mold, you probably need to get more air circulating around the seedlings and you can try carefully stirring the soil around the seedling to help it dry out. Over watering is one of my biggest problems. LOL
txrose	Feb 21, 2008 \| 9:54 AM PST I too made a meatloaf..lol..but have no nagging counterpart to call to me..so I am on here way way too much its addictive.Everything is interesting if you go to the forum page you can home in on the topic you need with very knowledgable people you will never be disappointed.
Batnavel	Feb 21, 2008 \| 2:00 PM PST Let me know if you gain any insight on that greenhouse thing. I have plans drawn, and have priced materials for building a 3x3x6 ft greenhouse that would hold several 72 cell seed trays, but wasnt sure if the temp would stay high enough at night this time of year, and if it wont, its no use to me. I am with you,....too much to read, to little time.

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