Total frost free growth 96 days, June 17-Sept 21 RIP - eviltoast
  • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldOP
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    2 months ago

    100% was my intention, I’ve got the 3/4 pvc and the fittings, my health just got in the way. I can’t get my steroid shots for my carpal tunnel for another 2-3 weeks.

    But yeah, I was gonna run some PVC up about 3-4 feet and make sections that could be propped up to work in. I could put poly in for frost, and some mesh for bugs critters as well.

    It’s also just some carrots left other than the struggling tomatoes and other plants, so not entirely sure it would be worth the effort now. If I did it earlier in the year to help with the late frost and get swings, totally another story.

    So I’m super looking forward to what I can do next year hopefully, but depending on when my surgery is, that could throw a wrench anyways.

    • Big_Boss_77@lemmynsfw.com
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      2 months ago

      That’s exactly it… I’ve found it’s way easier, and more beneficial, to do the grunt work in the fall and get ready for spring. The more work you do now, the earlier you can start next year.

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        2 months ago

        Haha, there’s usually some pent up winter blues, so there’s no issues there. I’ve got almost 6 weeks I can work outside before I can plant veggies, but priorities frost, heat and critter protection was low on the list. After that, my dog passed and we decided to change the plan for under the deck and make it a dog run, so that became the priority and by the time that was done my hands were too sore to and I’ve got a puppy to bond and train anyways.

        The frost protection should allow me to take advantage of that 6 weeks outside though, and I’m also planning on a greenhouse and/or a cold frame for next year. Christmas gifts maybe :D