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I've been working at this location for about 3 years now.  It features a 400sq. ft. greenhouse, gardens, hugel pile, fruit and nut trees, and various other perineals on about 1/4 acre.  I will be posting updates and info for this site here.

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merrily merrily merrily, merrily, life is but a dream.

 
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Greenhouse performance:   good.  We just had a cold snap with temps down to 20ish degrees, and I saved my banana tree this year with $24 worth of propane.   My next greenhouse, in Salado project hopefully, will feature some type of wood heating.

I did loose a couple of plants as there are some drafty places inside.

...don't worry, these "poop"-matoes aren't for sale
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Today's pic, the survivers
Today's pic, the survivers
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Volunteer tomatoes in my humanize compost
Volunteer tomatoes in my humanize compost

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...lots of plants in every corner and under tables. The plants on the tables stayed warmer
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Inside the greenhouse today
Inside the greenhouse today
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A little snow blew in here
A little snow blew in here

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Hi James,  I'm about 1/2 hour east of Gonzales, but it just happens I'm going to be in Pfluggerville next week - about 1/2 hour (I think) south of Jarrell.  I've been trying for awhile to get things accomplished on our 7+ acres and have had a lot of failures and a few successes so far.  I'm in my 60's and doing most of this myself.  So, I have to be realistic about what I can accomplish.

I'd love to hear more about your plans.  And if it works out, maybe we can visit sometime.

Bonnie
 
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For a central Texas garden, you can grow lots of greens thru the winter especially if you water b4 the cold and cover.

....just some notes here:

Cilantro, garlic and onions all were fine down to 20, even uncovered

Dill, carrots, peas, and broccoli needed the covers the most.

Spinach, kale, arugula, mustard, turnips, kohlrabi, and beats all seemed happier being covered on the coldest nights
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Uncovered broccoli
Uncovered broccoli
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Covered broccoli
Covered broccoli
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Hugel bed after uncovering today
Hugel bed after uncovering today

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...our "winter blast"  ...and I wouldn't mind if that is all we get this year.
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...silly apricot, it's not Spring yet
...silly apricot, it's not Spring yet
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Even this prickly pear looks cold
Even this prickly pear looks cold
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My daily greens under there!
My daily greens under there!

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Bonnie Kuhlman wrote:Hi James,  I'm about 1/2 hour east of Gonzales, but it just happens I'm going to be in Pfluggerville next week - about 1/2 hour (I think) south of Jarrell.  I've been trying for awhile to get things accomplished on our 7+ acres and have had a lot of failures and a few successes so far.  I'm in my 60's and doing most of this myself.  So, I have to be realistic about what I can accomplish.

I'd love to hear more about your plans.  And if it works out, maybe we can visit sometime.

Bonnie



...for sure.  I love to give tours!  ...just give me a little notice because I don't check messages everyday

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Snow is rare here ... this is my b4 pic for BB for spring cleanup.  
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The "cleaned" up Pic coming soon as the snow has melted already!
The "cleaned" up Pic coming soon as the snow has melted already!

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