Re: Greenhouse problems

Thank you Daryl.  I appreciate the tips!



On 10/30/08, Daryl <dp2413@comcast.net> wrote:
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> I have a thermometer with a remote. It didn't cost much at Target, and it
> gives me peace of mind. You can also get one with a warning chime at
> Charlies and other places, like Farmtek. If you have a business, Grainger's
> is good and fast. I've been up so often with old dogs that I usually give it
> a glance as I'm cleaning up after something, so I haven't shelled out for
> the noisy kind.
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> If you don't want to spring for a ga$ heater, I think the next best is an
> oil-filled electric. It gives steady heat, and you can use a small fan for
> circulation. You may be able to get one on Freecycle or Craigslist, but
> they're not too expensive at Wal-mart or Lowes or HD.
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> I also save clear water bottles, milk jugs, etc., fill them and put them
> near my plants. They gain some heat in the daytime and release it at night.
> It's not enough when the temps go way below freezing, but it helps.
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> You'll definitely want automatic openers. Even in the winter, on a sunny
> day my greenhouse will hit 100+. Back when I was working full time, I always
> left home too early to open the windows, and got home too late to close them
> up for best night temps.
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> Oh, besides the obvious, like caulking the ill-fitting panels, you might
> want to drape Remay or something over your plants. That will give them an
> extra layer of protection.
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jesse Bell" <justjess01@gmail.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 10:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Greenhouse problems
>
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> O.K., any suggestions for a heater for my greenhouse?  Normal floor heaters
>> really eat up the electricity and I hate that.  It's a "portable type" and
>> not the best in the world.  I can see where some of the panels are not
>> fitting tightly and will have to work on it some.  We found it on Craig's
>> List for $300.00.  They bought it for $600.00 and never used it much.  So
>> -
>> here I am - a first time greenhouse user and I know NOTHING.  Right now I
>> have a heat lamp in there because the temps are only low at night.  No
>> need
>> for a fan just yet because I can vent the windows.  I guess I'll
>> eventually have to get the automatic vent openers.
>> We how a power outage last night, 2:00 in the morning, and my first
>> thought
>> was "cr*p, I hope it comes back on soon or my plants will suffer".  I
>> liked
>> it better when I could drag them in the house...but my husband was tired
>> of
>> that.  So - HE is the one who bought the greenhouse.  I feel like I'm
>> leaving my children in the cold or unattended.
>>
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