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===Potential Projects===
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The greenhouse space has a number of opportunities to be improved, should someone be interested in working on it:
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*General cleanup of trash and degraded plastic on the ceiling
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*Repair and improvement of the hot water circulation system
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*Spreading wood chips on the floor
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*Cleanup and organize pots and planters
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*Repair of holes in plastic
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*Reattach loose plastic near east entrance

Revision as of 10:57, 22 February 2016

The Greenhouse

The greenhouse at Jacob Springs is a half hoop style greenhouse that is located on the southeastern corner of the farm. It is connected to the woodshed. This greenhouse is typically used to extend the season of certain favored crops eaten by the farm team. Upcycled bathtubs are used as planters for these crops.

Planting Order

As of February 22nd, 2016, the plants are arranged in the greenhouse bathtubs as follows:

WEST
1 Carrots
Radishes
2 Spinach
3 Arugula
4 Red Russian Kale
Green Kale
5 Spinach Mustard
6 Dill
Parsley
7 Iceberg Lettuce
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce
8 Carrots
EAST

Potential Projects

The greenhouse space has a number of opportunities to be improved, should someone be interested in working on it:

  • General cleanup of trash and degraded plastic on the ceiling
  • Repair and improvement of the hot water circulation system
  • Spreading wood chips on the floor
  • Cleanup and organize pots and planters
  • Repair of holes in plastic
  • Reattach loose plastic near east entrance