Previously, I put out a request for stories and projects that helped to shape the BC Greenhouse that we are today. Rick visited my office and mentioned the WindSong Cohousing project. I had never heard of this project and ironically Cody found newspaper articles and stories about WindSong and left them on my desk this morning. I love how the universe works.
Can You Move a Greenhouse Multiple Times?
Yes, a well-designed greenhouse can be disassembled and relocated multiple times without compromising its durability or plant environment. Charles Russ, a loyal B.C. Greenhouses customer, successfully moved his greenhouse five times over 30 years, praising its sturdy construction, adaptable features, and exceptional customer support. This demonstrates that investing in quality greenhouses ensures long-term flexibility and lasting value for gardeners on the move.
Thank you once again, Kyle, for taking the time to look after me yesterday. I did, again, appreciate so much your thoughtfulness in assisting me with my own reconstruction dilemma of a few weeks ago. As with everyone there, you showed such warmth and kindness, and as always, I am away with such a good feeling of support and confidence about my maintenance of my beloved little greenhouse.
What do I need to know when preparing a greenhouse foundation? Every greenhouse needs a solid, level foundation—typically wood or concrete—built to exact dimensions for proper fit, stability, drainage, and long-term success. Why is foundation planning essential for greenhouse performance and longevity? A well-prepared foundation supports structural integrity, ensures easy access to utilities, accommodates local conditions like slope or shade, and sets the stage for efficient growing and maintenance.
Over the years we have had hundreds of greenhouse-related questions and many of them are related to foundations.
How Can Warming Soil Help You Rush the Growing Season and Speed Up Crop Growth? Warming soil with electric heating cables prevents freezing, creates a heat reservoir that radiates warmth to plants, and accelerates seed germination and crop growth, enabling gardeners to start hardy and heat-loving crops earlier in the season for faster, more productive harvests.
Some gardeners wait for the sun to gently warm the soil before they start their garden. Others are impatient.
What Are the Secrets to Testing Old Seeds and Growing Golden Sesame Seeds?
To test if old seeds are viable, place ten seeds on a moist paper towel in a ziplock bag and check for sprouting within a few days—this simple germination test helps gardeners save money and plan better. Golden sesame thrives in heat and drought, making it an ideal crop to start in a greenhouse and transplant outdoors for a high-yield harvest. Open-pollinated sesame allows for seed saving, extending your harvests year after year while maximizing greenhouse potential in any season.
A new crop, discovered in a seed catalogue last year, piqued my growing interest. I grow lots of vegetables but growing Sesame seeds didn’t occur to me until I saw them listed. I'm excited to try something new I ordered it right away.
How Do I Grow Arugula in My Greenhouse From Seed to Salad?
Arugula is an easy, hardy winter green that thrives in cool greenhouse conditions, reseeds itself naturally, and requires minimal pest control with simple mesh covers in spring. Growing your own arugula lets you enjoy fresh, flavorful leaves and edible flowers all winter long, perfect for salads or toppings. Understanding its growth cycle helps you maximize harvests and incorporate this nutritious green into your seasonal meals confidently.
My potluck arugula salad is sprinkled with jewel-toned tropical pomegranate seeds. My neighbour Barbara is excited and quickly tells me how much she loves the bitter taste of arugula. So I tell her I grow arugula as a winter crop and now she is all ears.
What is the best soil for greenhouse gardening? The ideal soil for greenhouse growing balances drainage, nutrient retention, and microbial activity—making custom blends like loam, triple mix, or super soil more effective than natural or bagged top soils. Should you use bagged soil or soil-less mixes in a greenhouse? While convenient, most bagged top soils and soil-less mixes lack essential nutrients and structure for long-term crops, so combining them with compost or organic amendments is key. How can you create high-performance soil for greenhouse plants? Blending your own triple mix (one-third soil, compost, and peat) or upgrading to a nutrient-rich super soil with worm castings, biochar, and trace minerals provides a strong foundation for healthier plants, richer flavors, and vibrant blooms.
If you are new to gardening and think growing is just a matter of adding water, you're in for a surprise. With terms like super soil, triple mix, natural soil, and even soil with no soil—it's no wonder new gardeners feel overwhelemed. So how do you choose the right soil for strong, healthy growth? And how do you get the most flavorful food and the brightest blooms?
When offering heating and cooling suggestions for optimum climate control for your greenhouse, we ask our customers three things:
It’s 7 AM and I’m having coffee in my cozy rocking chair waiting for the sun to come up so I can walk the dogs.
