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Posts about: ## backyard greenhouse (4) ![greenhouse in garden](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/greenhouse%20in%20garden.jpg) ### [What Are the 5 Easy Steps to Start My Greenhouse Garden Today?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/setting-up-your-greenhouse) Aug 19, 2021, 2:44:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **What are the 5 easy steps to start my greenhouse garden today?** To kickstart your greenhouse garden, begin by buying ready-to-plant vegetables, adding quality soil or potting mix, and growing in nursery pots if beds aren’t built yet. **How do I quickly set up a productive greenhouse space with minimal effort?** Install shelves for vertical growing, personalize your space for comfort (yes, even a chandelier!), and remember: starting small today means thriving plants tomorrow. --- ## Setting Up Your Greenhouse: The box has finally arrived - the greenhouse is assembled. Now what? I called Rodney a year after his greenhouse was installed. I expected him to brag about the size of his tomatoes or the hours he spends sitting and enjoying the beautiful space he created. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Strawberries-1.jpg) ### [Why Should I Start My Fall Crops Now? Take Advantage of August's Greenhouse Space](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/august-crops-in-the-greenhouse) Aug 11, 2021, 2:10:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **Why Should I Start My Fall Crops Now?** Starting fall crops in August maximizes your greenhouse space by replacing summer plants like zucchini or lettuce with fast-growing cool-season crops such as radish, kale, peas, and spinach. This strategic transition extends your harvest into fall and winter while allowing you to propagate strawberries, collect seeds, and prepare transplants. By planning now, you create a continuous cycle of fresh food, making your greenhouse more productive year-round. --- ## August Plants August crops are growing so fast that I should have a time-lapse camera to record the speedy growth. It’s a good thing I’m home all month to watch the changes and get the next crops planted and growing.  Check out my tips to grow your own food too! ![Winter vegetables growing](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/bush%20beans.jpg) ### [What Are the Tips for Managing & Double Cropping? Summer Prep for Winter Greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/start-planning-for-your-winter-greenhouse-now) Aug 3, 2021, 1:54:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **What are the tips for managing and double cropping in a greenhouse to prepare for winter?** Effective greenhouse management in summer involves double cropping fast-growing plants like radishes between slower growers such as peppers, using trap crops like beans to monitor pests, and starting winter-hardy crops early to maximize space and season length. Planning ahead by maintaining seedlings in flats and supplementing nutrients ensures continuous, healthy growth, allowing gardeners to transition smoothly from summer to fall and winter crops. This strategic approach optimizes greenhouse productivity year-round and helps prevent common pest issues. --- ## Surprisingly, Summer is the perfect time to prep for winterization Managing your [winter greenhouse](https://info.bcgreenhouses.com/en-ca/bc-greenhouses-in-winter) with crops coming and going is a bit of an art form, so please bear with me. It involves starting seeds directly in greenhouse soil and also starting seeds in flats on shelves or potting benches. ![Cabbage growing amongst flowers.](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Cabbage%20growing%20amongst%20flowers.jpg) ### [How to Solve Watering Problems in My Greenhouse Garden?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/killing-your-plants-with-kindness-greenhouse-watering-solutions) Jul 21, 2021, 2:57:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **How can I solve watering problems in my greenhouse garden?** Using irrigation solutions such as shrubblers, soaker hoses, and self-watering pots helps maintain consistent soil moisture, reducing plant stress caused by irregular watering. These systems allow you to keep your plants healthy and hydrated even when you’re away, preventing common issues like wilting or nutrient deficiencies. By implementing these methods, you can improve plant growth, avoid over- or under-watering, and achieve higher yields in your greenhouse garden. --- ## Watering Problems? Hand watering is fun for gardeners. If you are around to get the job done. But a wilted plant is a stressed plant and stressed plants get buggy. I would love to stay home all summer watering my greenhouse at exactly the right minute but that’s just wishful thinking. The truth is, life gets in the way and instead of tending my tomatoes and pacifying my pak choi with hand watering I seem to travel just when my babies need me. ![Donna's greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/donnas%20greenhouse.jpg) ### [Should I Buy Shade Cloth This Summer? A Greenhouse Gardening Must-Have](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/are-you-and-your-plants-crushed-by-summer-heat-shade-cloth-tips) May 21, 2021, 3:32:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **Should I Buy Shade Cloth This Summer?** Yes—installing shade cloth is a game-changing upgrade that instantly lowers greenhouse temperatures, prevents plant stress, and transforms your space into a productive and enjoyable retreat during hot weather. Shade cloth improves plant health, reduces cooling system strain, and can make your greenhouse a cool midday escape—even at 30°C. Choose 47–70% shade depending on your glazing and exposure, and install before summer heat peaks for optimal results. --- ## Hot Summer Gardening I had to take a break in the shade. It was over 30 C, the sun was beating down and I was thinking I might be getting heat stroke. 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