Green Haus

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Mar 9, 2025 at 15:41:51 25° in Ghaus, last night it never fell below 11°. Mind you there was a ceramic heater on. It’s now on a thermostat that will come on at 10°.  Todays task is to start removing the existing grow beds. 



The overal project is to bring the four season greenhouse back into operation. Replace the sun degraded corrugated plastic and single pane windows with green house fabric.


The list, not definitive:


• remove existing grow beds

• Remove potting area

• Re route water runs

• Remove potting bench

• remove windows

• Install plastic

• Move 45 gallon drums to the front windows

• install grow shelves

• reinstall potting surface

• Build chicken area under potting bench

• Build outside Chicken run

• build Chicken access hatch. 

• Install ceiling fans

• Install grow lighting

• Plant stuff

• Install interior




The soil hasn’t had any water for two years. Dry as the proverbial bone.



Bottom tire dried soil
The soil in bottom tire has turned to concrete 


Empty Space
Two down, four to go.



The snow path is getting  bit easier to traverse. Roping up to make the crossing is no longer neccesary, but a sturdy trekking stick is still recommended. And an equally  sturdy snow dog to show the way. 






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