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Posts about: ## growing food (2) ![Spinach](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/spinach.jpg) ### [What Are the Tips for Ordering Seeds and Supplies? Hobby Greenhouse Growing](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-hobby-growing) Feb 9, 2022, 2:29:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **What are the tips for ordering seeds and supplies for hobby greenhouse growing?** To succeed in hobby greenhouse gardening, it’s crucial to read seed catalog fine print carefully—choosing parthenocarpic varieties for cucumbers and zucchinis that don’t require pollination, selecting heat-tolerant and slow-bolting plant varieties, and using foliar fertilizers for cold soils. Understanding pollination needs, temperature tolerance, and plant growth habits ensures better yields and healthier crops year-round. Starting seeds indoors, like onions in January, and adapting to your greenhouse environment helps optimize growth and harvest success. --- ## Before You Order Seeds for Your Hobby Greenhouse, Read the Fine Print   When I started growing in my [Greenhouse Garden](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-maximizing-space-to-grow-your-own-food) a few of my favourite plants stopped working for me. That's what I learned to read the catalog fine print and adapt my shopping for a better hobby greenhouse growing.  ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Tomatoes%20growing%20on%20the%20vine.jpg) ### [How Can Warming Soil Help You Rush the Growing Season and Speed Up Crop Growth?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-early-season-gardening) Jan 20, 2022, 3:09:00 PM ### Quick Answer: 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. --- ## Is patience a virtue? Some gardeners wait for the sun to gently warm the soil before they start their garden. Others are impatient. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/pak-choy.jpg) ### [How Can I Maximize My Greenhouse Growing Schedule for Year-Round Seasonal Produce?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-growing-schedule-for-seasonal-produce) Nov 9, 2021, 11:35:00 AM ### Quick Answer: Strategically rotate crops by seeding quick growers like radishes and greens alongside longer-season vegetables, using every opening in your greenhouse to maintain continuous harvests from early spring through late fall—without needing a rigid chart, just readiness and smart succession planting. --- ## My crazy dogs Corle ran ahead of me on the beach and stuck her head right into a dead seal. And then she took a big bite.  ![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. ![Strawberries in a persons hands](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Colorful%20Borders%20Retail%20Announcement%20Facebook%20Post.png) ### [How Do I Grow Pesticide-Free Strawberries in My Greenhouse?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-growing-strawberries) Jun 1, 2021, 5:03:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **How Do I Grow Pesticide-Free Strawberries in My Greenhouse?** You can grow clean, delicious strawberries year-round in your greenhouse by planting day-neutral varieties in rain gutters filled with soilless mix, spaced for airflow and watered consistently. Start with bare-root plants, trim roots before planting, and fertilize with natural options like alfalfa pellets. Growing in a controlled greenhouse environment lets you avoid pesticides entirely, beat the commercial “Dirty Dozen,” and harvest berries earlier and longer than outdoor growers. --- I was just reading about how over-sprayed commercial strawberries area. I was reading this on the same day I was planting up my own greenhouse strawberries*!* ![Seeds starting to grow](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/seed-starts.jpg) ### [Trial and Error in Greenhouse Growing: Lessons from My Disaster](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/growing-food-in-your-greenhouse) Feb 16, 2021, 9:43:00 AM ### Quick Answer: **What Lessons Can I Learn from Trial and Error in Greenhouse Growing?** Trial and error in greenhouse gardening teaches vital lessons about timing, pest protection, and crop management, such as waiting to turn on watering systems until heat is active and understanding when to harvest crops like quinoa to avoid loss. Experimenting with unusual plants expands your gardening skills but requires research and adaptation to local conditions, including wildlife challenges. Ultimately, growing your own food year-round is about balancing fresh harvests with smart storage and enjoying the unique rewards of home greenhouse gardening. --- ### Trial and Error in Greenhouse Growing My water wand blew up in the last brutal storm of the season when water froze in my greenhouse. No one was expecting that cold spell but then again we live in a Northern climate and a [wintertime greenhouse garden](https://info.bcgreenhouses.com/en-ca/bc-greenhouses-in-winter) is usually cold. I should have known better. 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