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Re: Mini-Greenhouses - Thanks!

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Towey, Brian said:

>Some months ago, one of you described how to make mini-greenhouses out of
>big plastic pop bottles by cutting off the bottom and placing the remainder
>over the seedlings like a bell jar.
>
>Well, I tried it, and I love it!  So far, it has kept the bugs and bunnies
>at bay, kept the soil moist around my sprouts, and shielded them from
>driving rain.  Even on hot days, it seems to cool the plants as a
>condensation layer forms inside the bottle and reflects off some light.  I
>leave the tops open to prevent overheating.
>
>Unfortunately, I didn't keep the original message, so I'll just thank the
>group as a whole.  I learn something every day on this list.

Hi, Brian, I mentioned at one time that we were using the 2-liter bottles 
in this fashion. I'm glad it's working for you! We had a few plants get 
fried in the very intense, high-altitude Colorado sunshine, but others 
did fine. Another friend has suggested that next year I could try white 
plastic gallon milk cartons instead, so that not QUITE as much light 
would make it through.

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