Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Carl and his dad...

Ben the builder (with Vanessa and Grace) came out today and he got the chance to give Carl a hug.  Ben is the one that brought Carl out here. (Carl attacked him earlier - I guess he forgot about his former life in Fredericksburg)  I see a family resemblance.  Ben helped me shuffle some plants into the "warm corner" of the greenhouse. Got started on the frame to hang plastic for an extra layer of protection there but ran out of daylight so I hope they all huddle up together.

Plants I hope to get through the winter are: 2 date palms, meyer lemon, canna, banana, pineapple guava, 2 avocados, pomegranate, lettuce, tomato, orange, grapefruit, apricot, peach, swiss chard, beet, blueberry, hibiscus.  The next two days will be a real test - 80% chance of precip tomorrow with a high of only 40°....might even get some snow!  42,58,37,0,B,0
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Dizzy-Dick said...

So far this season, we have had a long cool spell and it is still early in the season. This is a good year to put the green house to the test. Do you have axillary heat if needed?

January 2, 2013 at 9:10 PM
rj said...

Why not use one of your containers? Just install an old patio door or large window.

January 2, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Jay said...

Large barrels, painted black, filled with water sitting behind the plants in a sunny spot can gather a substantial amount of heat. Very cheap solar collectors.


Perhaps instead of burning trash in the open air, put a stove inside the greenhouse with a chimney to run the smoke outside? Perhaps a rocket stove?

Might as well put your trash to good use and gain some BTUS from it.

Another possibility is to build a compost pile inside the greenhouse, then put the potted plants on top of the compost. Compost generates a substantial amount of heat.

January 2, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Wayne said...

I think for the next few days you may be in for some global cooling. The forecast is almost as cold as the forecast here in Connecticut. But we have about 8" of snow on ground now. Bet you miss that don't you? Looks like some of it might make it to you by tomorrow. Stay warm.

January 2, 2013 at 11:49 PM
MsBelinda said...

I was under the impression Carl only attacked women?

Perhaps he attacked his previous owner to get back at him for bringing him to this god forsaken desert!

January 3, 2013 at 8:42 PM
David Hooper said...

Carl never forgets and ankle!

January 3, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Craig said...

I've met Ben and Vanessa a few times, they're damn good people. Carl must have been on guard to have wanted to get such a good guy.

January 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Allen Hare said...

Yikes! Winter returns to The Field Lab.

January 6, 2013 at 7:11 PM

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