Making Fall/Winter Gardening Easier & More Bountiful (Zone 5)

[@flaviusnita6008]

Caps with screws! So simple! I busted my head also with complicated wooden pieces! Now it is clear! THANK YOU!

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're welcome! Just to give you an update. The hoops are still holding up well and we haven't had any issues with them so far.

[@VaughnMalecki]

You've blown my mind again! ❤️

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Vaughn!

[@mngardener6016]

Those cold frames are so cool! I am totally ripping off that idea. You are endlessly creative. Brilliant channel!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! Please feel free!

[@Jonathan-tr9tx]

I'm glad you grow mache, that stuff is delicious.

[@OneYardRevolution]

It's one of our favorites too!

[@pammurphy8843]

Absolutely excellent ideas! Will have to see if I can "copy" your ideas... sincerest form of flattery!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Pam! Feel free to copy! I'll give more details on the hinged low tunnels in about another month.

[@Ginny2708]

Good ideas, especially the tall cold frame in the hoophouse.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Ginny!

[@beeawesome2827]

Patrick, you outdone yourself today, well done Sir! Thank-you for sharing.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! It's my pleasure.

[@VOTE4TAJ]

I loved it and by looking the abundance of greens I think I should take over and hibernate in the cold frame.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! I might do some camping out there. 😉

[@katrinar9310]

lots of smart ideas there Patrick! happy winter growing -katrina

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Katrina!

[@ladyusa9610]

Amazing design idea and creation. I am a newbie gardener from Chicago. Super inspired to have a mini version of cold frames. Absolutely delightful and stunning.

[@Paul21691]

Weird how I think you have the best garden on youtube and yet you still somehow manage to improve it by leaps and bounds. Hope all of the new cold frames and low tunnels work out for the best.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks so much, Paul! I appreciate it.

[@Paul21691]

Now I'm excited to see what new things will be done this time next year and you are most welcome.

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'm excited to see what new things will be done next year too. At this point, I have no idea. 😜

[@MushroomPatch]

Wow! That is impressive!!! I love the new cold frames!!!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@McDowallManor]

It looks like you are going to make it through winter with abundance mate.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Andy!

[@MidwestManMountain]

Patrick, you are my biggest KZbin gardening inspiration. If the innovations that you showcased today work, I will absolutely be trying them out for myself next year. Bravo!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! I'll keep you posted on my progress.

[@MidwestManMountain]

Awesome

[@HelenRullesteg]

I'm always impressed with all the ideas you have - a cold frame on top of the compost heap now that's neat. Red kitten spinach, what a great name.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! Red Kitten Spinach is supposed to be very cold hardy.

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Wow, that looks great! Love the new additions to your winter garden. And Oscar is just adorable. :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Inger! Oscar is always adding expanding his repertoire.

[@makhtar6769]

your one of the people that got be dedicated to gardening started with raised beds and had huge success, also container gardening now im going to built cold frame raised beds and start a beehive this 2017 as 2016 wasnt that good on me so i didnt have much time to invest.

[@OneYardRevolution]

That's so great to hear! Congratulations on your gardening success!

[@seedy6538]

I am in zone 5b! These tips are very good. I really like the taller style frame. This is so interesting!

[@MidwestGardener]

I really like what you've done, Patrick. You got the wheels spinning in my head now.....thanks.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! It's a bit warmer where you are, so these techniques should work great for you. Cold frames are a great place to start. We've built several using only salvaged materials.

[@dakarimaxton3417]

I guess it is kinda off topic but do anybody know a good website to watch new movies online?

[@dakarirhys5264]

@Dakari Maxton Flixportal :P

[@dakarimaxton3417]

@Dakari Rhys thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D I really appreciate it!

[@dakarirhys5264]

@Dakari Maxton Glad I could help :D

[@onedazinn998]

Brilliant. (I kept saying ...wow!) I love the idea of covering the sunchoke bed with a temporary grow bed...wonderful! I have a bed of sunchokes I didn't pull up yet... :) thanks for your sharing & I love how your creative thought processes are making possibilities for all of us to grow more food! Thanks so much.

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're very welcome! I appreciate your supportive feedback.

[@MatthewSaratoreGarden]

Love the 2 layer design, fantastic!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Matthew!

[@chevy6299]

Two very cool ideas !!!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@loriaadamson]

I love watching your videos, even though I currently live in zone 9 and now is my real growing season. I don't need as much protection as it doesn't snow here, but it can frost, so learning everything I can to protect my harvest. You never know what the weather will do or where you'll be in the future.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Lori! I wish I was in zone 9 right now!

[@floresmercedes1]

You are so creative.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Mercedes!

[@elainelerner3337]

I so enjoy these "How To" videos especially on how to get more growing space from a limited garden area. Thanks and I'll be watching for your next excellent video.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! I'm glad you like to focus on growing more in a small space.

[@FishTickler59]

I live in Northern Maine in zone 3-4. I have sunchokes and both my wife and I prefer the taste of them in April as opposed to October or November even though we have had a few nights below freezing. My Red Russian Kale does much better now that we have had a few frosts that have killed off the bugs that were eating the kale. Thank you for your videos, I look forward to each one.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Ron! I'm glad you're still enjoying kale from your garden. I'm looking for some good cold weather to kill the cabbage worms too!

[@72tubedmiaz]

interesting plans, can't wait to see how it works out for you next spring

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@robertrembert4818]

Excellent design! Look forward to hearing from your results in the months ahead! Best wishes!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! I'll keep you posted on our progress.

[@AlbertaUrbanGarden]

Those are some excellent advancements. I suspect you are going to have some wonderful success !

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Stephen!

[@freedomgardens5296]

Original brother love it!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@jillhumphrys8073]

The ground hog is history....this time...my bok choi is making a return! I've planted curly endive lettuce and turnips that are grown mainly for their tops. It's been low 80s here and only 60s at night. That's way way way warm even for Arkansas! the fields think it is springtime and I have pole beans and luffa vines blooming again! But my chickens are loving it! They're going to think the world came to an end when if finally turns cold.

[@OneYardRevolution]

It has been unseasonably warm here too. No freezing temps so far!

[@hyunsukchang5011]

One of your best videos. Lots of great ideas and information on environment adaptation. It's fun too see how much your garden evolves each year.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Hyun!

[@elysejoseph]

Ingenious designs Patrick, thanks for sharing them with us!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Elyse!

[@kevinbradleygardeningandou9767]

Lots of good ideas, some food for thought there :-) I realized the limitations of the cold frames I built this year, was height, you have given me some idea's thanks. Cheers.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Kevin! Yeah, I knew I had to do something when I realized all the plants were already too tall for the old cold frames. :D

[@battalion151R]

Thanks for the postings. You have inspired me to build a hoophouse. I decided to give fall and winter growing a shot I managed to scrounge some 2" gas line, from a construction project, for ribs, added with a roll of scrounged reinforced plastic sheeting. Added some stuff I had laying around, and now have a 14X20 enclosure. I have about $30.00 invested in a tubing, and screws.

[@OneYardRevolution]

That's great, Al! You're absolutely right; if you're resourceful you can often find a lot of the construction materials for free or at a low cost.

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

binge watching and “liking” your channel..you are an excellent teacher with such creative solutions! i’m in zone 5, on a shoestring budget and am so thrilled I found your channel.. you have inspired me. i feel recharged and hopeful that i’ll be able to do some of these projects..thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and ideas!!

[@Blaculo]

Great ideas & Oscar's looking good.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@usersecurity147]

Patrick sure love his greens;) sir as usual ur videos are awesome

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! Yeah, we eat lots of greens, especially in the fall and winter.

[@tkmccoywv]

It's taking me time to get all of my gardening going, but I hope to put up hoop houses this fall for winter growing. I'm in Louisiana, so my grow season is longer. I've just replanted my gardens and hope to harvest year round. Thank you. Patrick! Your videos are my inspiration :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thank you, Theresa! You live in a great area for winter gardening. Best wishes!

[@RasOntario]

Very clever ideas! I could see benefit in using those 2 layer coldframe here in 3a, Ontario. Thanks for sharing eh!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! Yeah, 2 layers of protection would give you a microclimate similar to zone 6a. That's a big difference!

[@MountainGardenGirl]

Brilliant, love the end cap idea. Love the cold frame with the glass. The double hoop is interesting. Will look forward to seeing how you manage the plastic, that is the part we struggle with...securing the ends limits movement too much fiddling cracks the plastic, but with you making it hinged, you probably will secure it so it does not move. Lately we have been using remesh doubled over plastic...worked great in recent high winds but he ends are cumbersome and in deeper winter sharp remesh even with tapped cuts can tear the plastic under snow stress. Love the ingenuity...keep it coming. Thanks Patrick...so many great ideas. We need to have a OYR gathering...great minds love company LOL.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Suzanne! I'll secure the plastic to the hoops with PVC clips and to the wood frame with 1 by 2 furring strips. It'll be tight as a drum, which makes the whole structure much more stable. It's amazing how strong that plastic is.

[@SouthpawDavey]

I am impressed great ideas.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Dave!

[@bcgames4054]

Thanks for sharing these great ideas. I started building one of your "stand-up" cold frames today. I think I've figured out all the angles for the cuts. This will be a great addition to our winter/spring garden.

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're welcome, John! Best wishes with your new cold frame.

[@greenhousefun3235]

omg. thanks for the ideas. I like the end caps.

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're welcome!

[@LolitasGarden]

This video gave me some great ideas. Thank you. You're so busy! Just a note before the pedant patrol arrives: 6 millimeters is about 1/4 of an inch.The mil in '6 mil' is 'millionths of an inch.'

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Ian! Great catch on the 6 mil. Lol!

[@Mindmaid1]

I am so excited, envious, yet so grateful for your videos Patrick. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and your tests for us to learn from.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thank you for your kind words! It is my pleasure.

[@frankatstarisland4732]

that new cold frame is great i used hoop houses last year had good results with Swiss chard I think ill put those cold frames against the north side gives me the rest of the G.H. for summer stuff and tomatoes in the center. Thanks

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Frank! I'm glad you're extending your growing season too. Best wishes with your garden this fall and winter!

[@gratituderanch9406]

Great Video Thanks. This year I was going to attach the plastic for my hoop houses (on the long side) to a long piece of wood, so that it was easier to open and I can adjust the plastic by rolling it on the wood like a scroll (picture the attachment like a stretcher), and hope this will keep the plastic manageable to store "off" season. Also would help in weighing it down. Loved your hinged idea. And I really enjoyed seeing Oscar and his little tongue! Super cute.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! Yes, that's a great way to manage the plastic on a hoop house. I'm glad you enjoyed the little show Oscar put on.

[@poppyb.4255]

Great idea Patrick, and everything is looking great as always.We are still waiting on fall weather here in NW Florida, and my 1st ever planting of Mizuno cant wait for cooler weather. It seems to be the least heat tolerant of the varieties of greens I am growing currently.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! Yeah, mizuna definitely likes the cool weather. We usually plant it in late summer here. Should be an excellent winter crop in NW Florida.

[@keyplayr61greenhousehydrop14]

Cool ideas, Patrick!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Keith!

[@TorunnRL]

Really good! And beautiful too. I will try to use some of your great ideas myself here in Norway, where we have a very cold and long winter :-) Thank you for all your videos, very inspiring.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@CharlesGinzel]

love the creativity!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Charles!

[@ohhowhappygardener]

Nice video, Patrick!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@specialk22tt]

Great ideas.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@nandpclement]

I look forward to see more of your hard work. Im in zone 4 and looking for a way to extend the season for my raised beds.👍

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Paul! Two layers of protection would give you a microclimate similar to zone 7, which is quite an improvement. The only downside is all that snow you get!

[@lynnmacro3044]

Very helpful and even more important, inspirational! Thank you.

[@karynbkoop5063]

Excellent.. Wow!!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Karyn!

[@Windchyme5]

Excellent!!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Joyce!

[@joansmith3492]

Brillant!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Joan!

[@yogeswary30]

Dear Patrick , I am new to gardening . your ideas and presentations are exceptionally practical and frugal . your vertical cold frame redesign and Hinged low tunnel are brilliant write a book for easy referance

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thank you for your kind words, Nalliah! I'm working on a book now.

[@barbararickman8543]

I had a heck of a time getting my Good King Henry and Mache to grow. I am not sure what went wrong. I planted these crops at the same time I planted the rutabagas. The rutabaga are wonderful. But the GKH and he Mache made no appearance at all. NOTE: To everyone. GROW RUTABAGAS! They are delicious roasted. They taste so good that next year they will be a staple in my garden. They are wonderful with a little salt and butter and would be a great addition to a chicken, carrot and potato dinner, or eat them with kale, carrots and potatoes. They are sweet and have a very mild cabbage flavor. They are also very good raw and have a turnip/radish flavor with a sweet overtone. I had not had rutabaga before and wanted to give it a try and I am SO glad I did! bjr

[@burtonblazekbb]

Barbara Rickman i attempted mache this year and had a very small harvest. i think it needs a pretty long cool season as it grows slowly

[@OneYardRevolution]

Yeah, I plant in early fall. It doesn't do much until it's cool.

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'm glad you're enjoying your rutabagas, Barabara! The best time to plant Good King Henry is late in winter when it's still cold. It needs a period of cold followed by warming temps in order to germinate. The mache shown in the video was planted in early fall.

[@barbararickman8543]

So, I should probably plant it when it is consistantly below 40 degrees or should it be planted when temps are colder than that?

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'd plant GKH when it's temps are still dipping below freezing.

[@iamorganicgardening]

VERY NICE..Patrick. Do you think maybe it might be a good ideal to put something like plastic between the hinged 2 x 4 on your outdoor cold frame so they will not freeze together..? Your thoughts..

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Mark! The hinged 2 x 4's will definitely freeze shut, but that's okay. Soon after the sun hits the low tunnels, I'll be able to open them. You can't harvest most of the plants when they're cold anyway. You have to wait for them to thaw out first.

[@MissTouzzy]

You can put some cat litter to avoid freezing.

[@BenjasUberHobby]

Have you ever played around with the idea of using compost piles to help heat up your hoop houses/greenhouse? I know space is limited and you don't need as much compost as you did in the past so this might not be for you but I was just wondering :) Also I love the modifications you are making. I rally want to see how your double hoop house works over those carrots. Great design to be able to remove both at once. Thanks as always for sharing!

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're welcome! Because I'm already able to grow cold hardy crops through the winter with this setup, I'm reluctant to lose growing space for the uncertain advantage offered by a compost pile inside the hoop house.

[@Levantine68]

Cold frames make excellent scratching poles 😁

[@OneYardRevolution]

Oscar certainly thinks so!

[@ramz1455]

I love those cold frames patrick! Heck I would pay you for a pair if you're ever interested in making a little extra cash on the side.

[@MountainGardenGirl]

Hi Again, the lettuce kept growing here when we had up to -20 F with just underbed plastic totes..but in your box on the mulch, glass might burn the lettuce as opposed to the totes which are more opaque...of course the shallow totes were on the ground, not elevated. Such cool stuff to think about...no pun intended. :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

Yeah, I let our lettuce get too hot last January, which killed it. It would have been okay if I vented the cold frames properly, though.

[@rawveganstyle7536]

Great ideas, thanks 🌺 💚 🍓

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@jillhumphrys8073]

This is what happens when I comment in the middle of the video. lol I see more to comment on. Love Oscars tongue at the end. How cute! Also the red veined sorrel is beautiful! Is it perennial? If so I need to plant some next yr. It would be nice in the flower bed dontcha think? We have wild sorrel all over the place. It gets big and bitter then you mow the yard and 3 days later it's ready to pick again! lol

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'm glad you enjoyed Oscar's little performance! Yes red veined sorrel is perennial. Red veined sorrel is just as prolific as the wild stuff.

[@jillhumphrys8073]

OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening Very well then! I'm adding it to my list!

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

Genius!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Rob!

[@pinkmonk999]

Thank you, again, for a very good video! I will use a lot of the good ideas ... :-)

[@OneYardRevolution]

My pleasure!

[@juliadimakos5182]

Patrick, have you thought about writing a book? Your ideas are inspiring! Julia

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks for your encouragement, Julia! Yes, I'm working on one now (slowly).

[@juliadimakos5182]

I was wondering about that! ;) Do you have a website? Julia

[@OneYardRevolution]

Julia Dimakos I don't have a website.

[@inchawaydotcom]

Do you do videos on cooking with your greens and other garden produce and how to preserve etc ? I am mostly interested in the greens - salads can be done, but I was never one for cooked greens, all we did was steam and add butter or vinegars -- do you do anything different ?

[@OneYardRevolution]

I haven't done cooking videos, but this photo album shows lots of recipes we make using greens and other crops: facebook.com/pg/oneyardrevolution/photos/?tab=album&album_id=739567286082340

[@MTResilience]

Did you ever make a how-to video for those double layer cold frames? I've tried searching the channel but just can't find it. Love what you're doing, so many wonderful ideas to try this winter and next!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Adam! I'm going to do a how-to on the double layer hinged low tunnels when they're complete - probably in December. I'm not going to do a video on the vertical cold frames because I made them from cold frames I built last year, which were made from cold frames I made several years, resulting in a patchwork of previous projects.

[@OneYardRevolution]

I decided not to do a how-to video on the vertical cold frame because it's such a patchwork of previous builds and I wouldn't approach it the same way if I was starting from scratch. The cold frame is quite heavy and mostly just sits on the raised bed, though there are a few screws attaching it as well.

[@CuriousinNY]

Hi again. Love your hoop house and low tunnels. You mention using 6mm greenhouse plastic, can I use 6mm construction or painters plastic? If not , where do you buy the correct plastic? Also, do you have videos showing how you built your hoop house, cold frames and how you secure the plastic to your low tunnel frames, especially the ends? It's amazing and exciting to think I can grow through the winter here in centra NY. I am also in zone 5a. Lastly, where did you buy your tree collards from?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Linda! Greenhouse film is designed to allow greater light transmission. This is what I use: www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/4-year-greenhouse-film/6-mil-polyethylene-film This playlist shows all of my build projects, including hoop house, low tunnels, and cold frames: kzbin.info/aero/PLApXYvbprElyc5ckCRd7wv3n96-CPq_WE I got our tree collards here: www.bountifulgardens.org/products/VCO-3250

[@CuriousinNY]

Thanks Patrick. I really appreciate how quickly you respond to inquiries! It is funny how you mentioned in your video that you didn't receive much snow last year and yet we are in the same zone. We got hammered last year and still had about a foot of snow on the ground in March 2016. I'm hoping to get an early jump on the spring planting as I was hampered from it last year. I'm going to visit the provided links and order the correct plastic. In my opinion you are "the" best go to source on KZbin for gardeners. I recently stumbled across your recipes and can't wait to try them out these next two weeks as it is my turn to cook and I'm always looking for good recipes. I agree with your viewers who have suggested you video those recipes. ☺️☺️☺️👋👋👍👍

[@tommartucci2886]

Are you planning on starting anything new, or have you already planted your starts? I looked at your excel sheets (With and W/O Protection). Thanks

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Thomas! We've already planted everything. We did most of our planting in late summer and very early fall. We'll start spring greens under protection in January or February.

[@tommartucci2886]

thanks from Zone 6. Nice to have your videos as a guide. Take care

[@OneYardRevolution]

If you haven't planted garlic, there's still time!

[@nathanrotar5012]

have you ever thought about making a hot compost pile inside your hoop house to add heat?

[@OneYardRevolution]

I would if I had a larger hoop house. This one is quite small (13' x 9').

[@jillhumphrys8073]

Wow Patrick! Very nice design! Have you applied for a patent?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Jill! No patent application yet. :D

[@danadeeann]

Your so very clever ! Always love your ideas ! I've almost got a hoop house done along with some taller raised bed hoop houses . My goal is to have veg this winter 🤞🤞🤞 I'm putting in the work as cheap as possible 🤑 thanks for sharing

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Dana! Best wishes with your winter garden.

[@mazztech]

Do you have a sketch of your new designed cold frame? I'm looking to build one and am wonder what angles you have your cold frames angles at. Great video!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! Unfortunately, I don't have a sketch. The back is at a right angle with the ground. The front slopes back slightly and the top is at a right angle with the front. I hope this helps!

[@mazztech]

Thanks, does the front look to be about a 60 deg angle with the bottom frame? This is approximately the angle I measured from a screenshot I took.

[@maseja26]

I guess you don’t have chipmunks lol. I live in New Jersey and I am trying to figure out how I can do all this and keep the chipmunks out

[@morelmaster]

Hi Patrick, I never have used a cold frame before in my gardening, but really want to use one to extend the growing season this coming fall and winter ( I am in zone 6b), I particularly like the vertical or upright cold frame that you use. I'm just trying to figure out where I can get the old window frames from? I don't ever see anyone throwing them out with their garbage. Is there a particular source that you can recommend where I can find them? Thanks!

[@OneYardRevolution]

I was fortunate to get storm windows when a neighbor rehabbed their house. We also have a few refrigerator shelves from our old refrigerator. You might be able to get some from a contractor, especially one that specializes in windows.

[@morelmaster]

That makes perfect sense! Why didn't I think of that?

[@nathanrotar5012]

or even line your grow beds with black pvc pipe filled with water to act as a heat sink

[@ptrain9020]

Smart.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Patrick!

[@MrChappy10]

Your cold frame window looked like glass but I imagine it is plastic, right.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Mark! It is actually glass. It's very thick glass from the control room in my former recording studio.

[@p.c.6706]

hello, i have been subcsribed to your channel for awhile now. i am having trouble getting my notifications. sorry bout that. i noticed you have a thumbs down. why? oh yeah that's because that person isn't as talented as you. :-) your change is really awesome. thanks for the tips! i'm off to see what videos i've missed. i will be giving you a BIG THUMBS UP on all of them! have a great evening! p.s. if you ever see that i have been unsubscribed to you will you let me know so i can fix it?

[@VOTE4TAJ]

P. C. I think OYR and top 3-4 gardeners have a common enemy. 500+ likes and one dislike.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. If notifications aren't working, look for new videos every Sunday.

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'm lucky when it's only 1.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks so much for watching! You'll see none of that here. 😀

[@shoxroxice]

How long do your 6-mil plastic covers last? Do you think 3-mil plastic could work?

[@OneYardRevolution]

The greenhouse plastic I use is guaranteed for 4 years. Because we remove it over the summer, ours should last quite a bit longer than than. In fact, we're still using plastic that's about 10 years old. Yes, you can use 3 mil plastic, but it won't offer as much protection. This is what we use: www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/4-year-greenhouse-film/6-mil-polyethylene-film

[@shoxroxice]

Thank you for your thoughts, and for all the great information you share. I was able to pick up a 20' x 25' 3-mil sheet for $18 last weekend and had planned to start my 'greenhouse' adventure with that. The comparable 6-mil sheet runs $72 plus shipping. I am going to attempt to try this 3-mil and see how it fares temporarily with the intent to pick up the 6-mil next fall. Thanks again, and I hope to see a LOT more of the Fall/Winter/Early spring gardening content.

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're very welcome! Best wishes extending your growing season.

[@ljl451]

How do you prevent your cats from using your raised beds as litter boxes?

[@OneYardRevolution]

As long as you keep the soil mulched and/or densely planted at all times cats will stay out of the beds. They only seem to be attracted to bare soil. Oscar rarely even steps into one of the beds.

[@ljl451]

I find it more difficult. My two cats like to scrap into mulch (leaves) and they do it also into very densely planted areas. They do not touch containers so I am using them wherever I can.

[@OneYardRevolution]

I'm sorry to hear that. We've had 5 cats since we started our garden and have never had that problem. Cats can be unpredictable creatures though.

[@ljl451]

Do you use a litter box for you cats? Inside or outside? Thanks

[@OneYardRevolution]

Yes, he has a litter box in the house.

[@noregretswithkim6729]

Oscar!

[@OneYardRevolution]

He's such a showoff!

[@Ferelmakina]

zone 5 is really technical, isn't it? It seems like it requires serious maintenance

[@OneYardRevolution]

It does take some doing to grow during the winter here. It gets quite cold. Usually we have lows below 0 F (-18 c).

[@reneebernardo8691]

Where do you buy your Sun chokes

[@robertdavis5043]

r u in Maine

[@OneYardRevolution]

Chicago area.

[@nathanrotar5012]

even at that you could still have 90 square feet of space

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Because we're already able to grow all winter, I'm reluctant to lose the growing space for an uncertain benefit.