GREENHOUSE EXPERIMENTS. Attempting To Grow Vegetables All Winter At Our Off Grid Mountain Homestead.

[@swann548]

Lets hope the fiddler is fiddling when he farts so no one hears it. 😚👍 Great quality video as always ! You deserve a raise ! Here's another greenhouse experiment for u. Try some barrels painted flat black filled with water to soak up the sun & release it at night & see if u burn less wood. ☺👍

[@donaldwood1731]

Boss--i stopped gardening when my wife of 52 years passed It was our favorite thing and we spent days in the yard together Your videos are a call to me to go back to what i loved and maybe in heaven share with my darling Thank You All the best from Nova Scotia Canada

[@thebossoftheswamp]

A garden may help fill the void in your life. Maybe plant a few of her favorites while you're at it.

[@amyrauert7016]

I agree with the Boss... Keep on gardening, and embrace the memories ♥️

[@wahyasaquii7563]

52 years? You were a good husband ☺️.

[@juanitahamlin8478]

Hey Donald, every tomato plant when you brush the plant and puts out that delicious scent, will bring her memory closer. I have already asked God for a cabin in heaven and a garden and vineyard to tend. Someone else can have a mansion. I was never fond of marble floors. He knows my heart on this. He knows yours too. God bless, juanita mae

[@billjensen1925]

By the way - your smile is extra big when you're in the green house especially on a wintery snowy day. Very very cool!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Love it out there ;-)

[@PondamnsOutdoors]

What kind of a sad life must someone live to thumbs down this video. Great video as always Boss. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Pay no attention to the douche canoes and keep being awesome.

[@bahototh]

Hey, nice melody on the hammering shelves! Hahahahah Bossmusic.

[@davidjones8680]

It was a Bossanova!

[@patriciavyce1993]

You heard it too ! He was making music knocking those slats out🎶🕊🎶

[@452trucker]

Sounded like a Xylophone.

[@Scorpiomary]

I Loved 💞 it also.

[@hannahloveanna6944]

Just a suggestion.... you may want to do some research on hand pollinating. Doubtful any bees or wind will be visiting the greenhouse any time soon ; ) I did some hand pollinating with corn because I had so few stalks & wanted to make sure the male & female plants got the necessary fertility (?) LOL not sure what to call it. haha At any rate, I got quite a few ears of corn from only about seven stalks, so I think that little experiment went pretty well. I got the info on YT. I love the greenhouse; wish it was parked in my back yard. I'll just have to resort to daydreams again until spring. Blessings @--->----

[@justusU]

I can answer the seed-starting question for you. The reason they started off faster was the thin cubes of the seed trays can warm up faster thus promoting faster growth. The dirt in the larger tray stays cooler which inhibits growth. I have worked with plants for 40 years and I do a lot of education for folks at the plant industry where I work. You don't have to dig up old tomato plants in order to keep them. Just break off some of the laterals leave them about eight inches long and cut the lower leaves off and just stick them in pots of dirt. It takes about six days and they will be rooted! That way you have a fresh new plant with the tender green off the end of the plant instead of the old base plant. You can get many new starts of tomatoes like this.

[@margueritepeaden3445]

After a growing season, you still look like a kid in a candy store when you’re in your greenhouse. Of course having green growing plants with snow on the ground would make anyone happy. Lori looked a little like a kid too scarfing tomatoes at Thanksgiving. Glad all that hard work is paying off so well with food and with happiness.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I doubt the novelty will ever wear off. I love it.

[@jodifesler6712]

You summed it up so well. Because it all comes down to it if it doesn't make you smile why are we doing it.

[@thelazyj8658]

Little fella we used to go to church went hunting with his family. When they all got back to the camp that evening, everybody was freezing and talking about how cold their feet were. They asked him if his feet were cold and he said, nah, every time they got cold today I just poured some coffee out of my thermos into my boots!😂😂. True story, so if the little hotties don’t work.

[@AmericaBound]

So we got 6 inches from that same storm here in Goffstown, NH. I noticed you grow no strawberries so a trick I saw my mom do in her greenhouse with great success was she found a 6 foot section of gutter at the dump. My father screwed it to the wall and she started strawberries in it and they took off hanging down not taking up much room in the greenhouse. Just a FYI!! Happy Holidays!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We grew them in hanging pots but haven't tried them through the winter yet.

[@thaliahelene]

If you do make sure you get the ever bearing kind, not the seasonal variety ^_^

[@AmericaBound]

@@thaliahelene Thank You!!

[@phylbeeme2476]

Seed tray forces roots because they hit the boundary wall. Ones in dirt take longer to fill in roots because they will spend time reaching out before greening.

[@davidmann3365]

I know what you mean about the green in the middle of winter. A friend keeps a large amount of plants indoors during winter. Her long dead husband had converted a southern facing room into a solarium. It was like walking into a jungle during winter and always uplifted the spirit. A bunch of us would go over on Sat morning and spend the day with her in the jungle. Maybe adding a layer of clear plastic on the inside of your studs would help create a dead air space and help raise the temp higher.

[@juanitasullivan3372]

In the times we're all experiencing right now, watching your videos is just the ticket to bringing people up and out of the pits. I loved it when you said being in the greenhouse is good therapy. Gardening always is.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I go though my share of funks but this greenhouse is always the cure for that. Maybe I'll build a bigger one next time and put a fish pond in it :-))

[@juanitasullivan3372]

@@thebossoftheswamp LOL A fish pond!!! This I want to see!

[@Hatch61]

Just sharing what I do, got it from my grandfather and father. If I’m going to be out in the cold for a bit, I put Vick’s vaporub on my feet, then wool socks. I always stay cozy. (It said to increase circulation in the feet). I don’t question it, because it works for me. Thanks for inviting us over, be well my friend.

[@teresatillery7501]

My mom and dad always had a garden when I was growing up and, I could actually taste the tomato that Lori popped in her mouth in my mind! Nothing better than one right off the vine!

[@tamelatoggle2897]

My favorite quote "never under estimate a good shoe" Cinderella said that ya'll 👠 Old Hoss got metal shoe's...you don't know cold till you wear metal shoe's!🏇 still fun to play in that dreamy snow on the mountain, kicking up snow balls .⛄ leave room for 2 lawn chair's in the green house so you can role play vacation in Florida 🌅 all you need is a couple of tiny umbrella's for your greenhouse cocktail party !🍹🍹 i've had alot of fun watching and ol hoss is hanging on every word as he eats his carrots like popcorn. have a great week and put some christmas lights up in the Greenhouse and kiss the Mrs under the mistletoe !🌱💏 breakout the sunscreen your going to Florida ...🎄👙👓 Tamy and the Hoss !🛀🐎

[@larryjacobs5713]

Boss only you could get two hotties for only six bucks! What a guy!

[@Princesshelyne]

Never tire of hearing The theme song✨

[@CMCrockett]

I'm certain that the hydroponic aspect of the floating tray is the reason why those seeds did better than the soil sown seeds. The styrofoam may help to insulate, too. You want to experiment? Start looking into hydroponics.

[@bcsjourney35]

Winter on the mountain...here it comes! The greenhouse and all that it will produce...not just is things that will physically sustain you but the peace in the midst of the harshness of winter is such a blessing! Have a great week my friend!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I can't over emphesise the peace and tranquility that greenhouse brings us. I go down there to ten the fire and have to spend an hour fussing over plants. It's a wonderful place :-))

[@rustyhaught171]

Great video boss man! Sounded like music when you tapped the wood off the shelf!! Have a wonderful holiday season! From ohio

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy Holidays :-)

[@sylviapap3]

Lol "fiddler's fart" Hahah You had me at I'm not lying folks! The fart part is a bonus. Thanks LOL

[@glennfuller1448]

When it comes to your experiments, there are no failures- only learning! Thanks for sharing!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Very true!

[@mattsara2802]

I am in Minnesota and we built a greenhouse/ hoop house last spring so it’s our first winter. Glade I found your channel and thanks for the update

[@BreakFreeHomestead]

The sock creeping is the WORST!

[@timclark7507]

You can over-winter peppers this way. Just clip off 2/3 of the plant and transplant the root ball. Transplant in the spring after last frost. You will be harvesting peppers a month or more early.

[@lynschostakowski8819]

To see that snow is heaven to me as we bake in 40oC. Love the little melody removing those boards.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

I buy my boots 1/2 size larger and double my socks, with a wool sock in winter. This really works for me. However, I don't wear Muck brand winter boots, I wear LaCrosse, including their rubber boots for the mud and muck around the ranch. LaCrosse have always been excellent in this application, in my opinion of course, LOL........

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'm a Lacrosse fan as well.

[@sandrathomson1084]

Smiling Boss and Lori is a great sight to see this chilly Sunday. 😁 Appreciate your time, tips and sense of humor Boss. Think I'll try experimenting with making our own floating trays for spring. Thanks for sharing your adventures and your experiments with us. Keeping y'all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all and the fur babies ✌❤😁

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good luck with your flaots :-))

[@sandrathomson1084]

Thank you. 👍

[@fukyoindigoblossoming5087]

The Mums will be all the stronger for waiting!

[@versatec1]

Standing on the shoulders of giants....😊👍...this info will get passed down to generations..

[@northfielder1789]

Love these longer videos. 20 to 25 minute videos by you seem to just fly by. Those 12, 15 minute videos are simply not long enough. Thanks for being here, and a Merry Christmas to you folks.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I wish I had the time and the content to make longer ones all the time.

[@Smacker3801]

I had a mate who was a semi professional grower and he always advocated that you always should transplant your seedlings, but leave them laying in the sun before replanting as they go into survival mode and hardly ever look back, also if your talk nicely to your plants and tell them how beautiful they are, as silly as it sounds really works..

[@jodifesler6712]

It all started in a Garden boss.

[@baileydillion9331]

Your video came up just in time to save me from losing my sanity. Thank you. It’s at City living thing LOL. A couple of weeks ago a channel popped up in my KZbin suggestions so I watched it. You’re gonna love this my friend. The guy said to help keep his feet warm in the winter he will cut bubble wrap as an inner soul and stick that between the real inner soul and the boot. He said it works amazing. I live in Texas it doesn’t get cold enough to worry about feet being chilly. But if you try the bubble wrap please let me know how it works out.And that is another awesome way to use bubble wrap or bubble foil, or reflect dicks whatever you wanna call it. Have fun peace and freedom.. Crap! I should’ve watch the whole video should’ve known you would put bubble wrap in your shoes.

[@bsenalaska]

My wife loves the greenhouse!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Mine too :-)

[@hvnfun8601]

Living proof that learning can be fun.

[@justusU]

Okay last comment....😁 the larger the seed the larger the seed tray needed to plant it in. The smaller the cells on the seed trays, the smaller the seed that goes in it. Seed tray sizes are based on the size of the roots that the product growing will produce. Vegetables that are large rooted will not last but a week or two in a small seed tray and will die before time to transplant it. There will not be enough dirt to hold the water to make it grow. I would definitely think twice before planting bulbous seeds in the seed cells. The problem is, take for instance, beets. Once beets germinate they throw down a very long Tap Root to Anchor the plant to begin the bulb of the Beet or even for radishes. By that time the Taproot has circled the seed Tray cell and has practically ruined it for planting out. I know this from personal experience as I have had it happen to me. I typically will direct seed beets and radishes and turnips. Hope this helps. Here's a free tip for you..... Put a tablespoon or two of bloodmeal about once a month on your pansies. You're welcome!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. At my last house, I grew everything in 72 cell trays and had amazing results. I'll find thos pictures and share them in a followup video. I was on grid then and these were started under lights. The plants were outrageous.

[@sallyfrenette9643]

I love that greenhouse! I'm so curious to see how everything does. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Me too!

[@TheBreamer999]

Greetings from PEI Boss. I know your power options are somewhat limited. Myself I use a heat matt, which speeds up germination. I have multiple trays depending on when stuff goes out. I have what is called 'Root Trainer's which have grooves down the sides and train the roots not to spiral or clump. Tomatoes and peppers are started in larger trays. My onions are started in tree plug starters, they are hard plastic and quite deep. I start my onions around Feb 5th for transplant mid to late April. The baker creek web site is selling out of many seeds quickly and was not able to get the onions I wanted. Wethersfield Reds are one of my favourites for salads. Once we hit the 10+hr daylight mark you should see some more plant growth. At ten hours nothing grows, but it's great for harvesting, and you are certainly doing that. My experiment this winter is lacto-fermenting garlic. I had 200 bulbs this year and after freezing some, I decided to put some down this way. Sun set at 4:26 here these days and it makes for a short amount of daylight. All the best

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts buddy. We see very little direct sun now as it doesn't climb above the treetops. We're living on the wrong side of the slope but I can't buy the whole mountain haha.

[@LarchLine]

Your joy is contagious! I appreciate you and your enthusiasm. Thanks for all your wisdom and time you put in everything you do.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You are so welcome!

[@bellarosesmama2597]

Well it is the time if year to stay busy, but one does not have to work quite as hard. One can try and make plans for the coming year and perhaps do a little reading ir inside hobbies if one has them. I loved the intro on yiur last vlog with the squirrel and the bag of seed and if coarse the bubble wrap. It reminded me so much of my husband I had to show it to him! He is always taking care of the birds and squirrels and of coarse our resident kitty and our Husky Bella Rose. I kid him about taking care of all the critters except himself. It has been a different year fir sure, but we are headed into the Christmas season and maybe the colored lights and decorations will help lift peoples spirits. Lets not forget the reason for the season! My best to you and yours for a blessed Christmas and to our precious puppies Frankie and Tildy. Don't forget to get the little ones something special in their stocking! 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊👍👍👍👍👍

[@jedidiah5131]

What many people don't realize with all the new style rubber boots(with the soft cushions liners/insoles), they fit great when walking, when you sit down the boot fits too tight as there's no weight to compress the insoles....

[@undefinable68]

Best remedy I found for cold feet- alpaca socks. They wear beautifully, stay soft and have a beautiful loft. Received a pair as a gift, now they are my (NH) winter go to.

[@tomyot77]

Thanks for all of the cold weather tips from boots to floating seed beds. Yep you have created a additional touch of heaven with the greenhouse on the mountain. Family in prayers during this difficult holiday season.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and prayers to you as well.

[@harleyreese214]

Green house is awesome, but your MAGIC goes a long ways too.

[@LindaG858]

That greenhouse will be good for the soul this winter!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed ;-)

[@kevinadams2772]

Enjoy that greenhouse! Only Frosty would argue that with you.

[@annm6049]

Hello, new subscriber here. I have been watching quite a few of your vlogs over the past couple of days and I am now hooked. I am in the UK living a totally different life to you and Lori but have been so engrossed in what you are and have been doing. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us all. Stay safe and well to you both and the "kids" xx

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear you are enjoying my ramblings Ann and thanks for taking the time to say so. All the best ;-)

[@suzanneguiho4882]

Check the root mass in your experiment of the radishes. Root mass in your foam trays should be bigger with more shorter roots. Thus more roots better chance of faster growth when transplanted. On the other hand the seeds growing in a container with more soil will grow onger but there will be less roots thus less chance of growth of the plants. My two cents on the subject.

[@bamaboy6999]

Love the video boss tell Mama and the kids I said hello from Alabama

[@terrylandis6831]

One heck of a great slice of heaven you made there. Thanks for the update.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@beezhomestead6576]

Lol. Been there. Now I wear alpaca socks and mittens. Amazing.

[@Jaynes-Path]

Hi Boss, Back when you first showed us your Greenhouse I told you that it looked like Heaven to me, and it still does. There is just something about growing your own and taking care of them every step of the way that makes it taste better as well as restores all those weary dreary feelings back to refreshed and at peace. Just a huge mood booster. I miss mine so, so much! I'm not sure if there's a difference between Floating seed trays and Seed trays, but I've used trays for years. A friend convinced me to use and make my own seed blocks instead of a tray. They worked just as well or better, Plus no damage pushing the plant out of the tray. You might want to try them. When my Indeterminate growth Tomatoes become leggy and start flopping over, I cover the vine with dirt where its touching. Like Pumpkins and many others, the tomatoes will grow new roots to help feed that far end. Just like yours I've had the main root die while this newly rooted section continues to produce fruit as if it was a new plant. The only time I got better results with direct planting over trays, were plants whose main tap root is vital and cant be damaged in any way. Carrots are a good example. Corn and Sunflowers are more as they rely on the strong tap room allowing them to grow tall. I am eagerly awaiting all the goodies and surprises the Greenhouse experiments will bring! Oh, when are you planning on getting chickens?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'll be doing a followup very soon regarding the seed trays and the chickens but yes, these trays float in a waterbed and they produce amazing roots systems.

[@rickballard1627]

Enjoyed the visit as always. Thanks for sharing you guys. Blessings to you and your family

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Blessings to you as well :-)

[@jeanettec6212]

I love seeing you glisten in hour environment! Its so refreshing having everything in order and so cozy! Thank you again for all your wisdoms!!! God Bless you!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Jeanette and God Bless :-))

[@jaynedrayton9511]

I bloody love watching your life in film. It's so calming. So much info and so interesting. Thank you 👍😉 From Nottingham UK 🇬🇧

[@travishaskell6897]

I see 1 person has thumbs down so far... what could anybody possibly not like about this video... if its not true ,kind, or necessary then keep your opinion to yourself is my motto... keep up the great work bossman!

[@SkilletintheWoods]

Great advice on the seed trays, and you're 100% right on starting them in the trays yields faster growing plants. I've seen this first hand as well. I don't know all the science behind it, but has something to do with the root structure growing downward instead of outward, which is more efficient for the plant. Great video as always!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Yes! The storm blew in & blew out the power. Watched your blog to the hum of our generator. We aren’t set up like you two are but we are prepared as we can be. Will be glad when the sun comes up. You two have done such a wonderful job with your home. Your green house is great!! I hope it flourishes. Nothing like your own home grown food, and this time of the year it’s a plus!! Thanks for sharing!! ❄️⛄️

[@KatInTheNorth]

P.S. I love my Muck Boots. While they aren’t as pretty as the boots some of the other ladies wear, they are comfy and practical for me. haven’t had a problem with the cold feet. I wear Merino Wool socks on the colder days. Happy Holidays to you two and the pups 🎄

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Same here with the wool socks. My feet stay warm while walking but 3 hours in a deer stand is a different story. I'll save my Mucks for the muck he hee :-)

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@thebossoftheswamp I wear those “old fashioned” 😉 felt lined snow mobile boots when snow shoeing. The thick felt liners are the best!

[@BirdYoumans]

I was going to say something about how the boards all had a musical sound as you were removing them only to see comment after comment about that. More musical ears out there than I expected. But the Bossanova one took the cake lol! Merry Christmas to you and Lori and Frankie and Tildie!!!!! Oh, I built my wife and I a raised bed garden spring before last, but I'm gettin' jealous of your green house. Looks like I've got another project ahead. 😀

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I know buddy. It reminded me of those little keybopard thingys we had when we were kids. I'll have to pull that clip back onto my editing board and see what I can come up with haha. God Bless.

[@donrad]

From experience: Because of the short day length, the plants will grow very slow if at all. So if you have full grown plants in the beds by November, they will survive through the winter for fresh picking. However sprouts will grow pretty good and are more nutritious. See KZbin videos on sprout growing.

[@scottlittle7712]

Muck boots make an Arctic Pro boot that keeps my feet warm all winter. Snowmobiling, hunting, working.... I live in New Hampshire.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

With a name like "Arctic Pro" they better eh?

[@scottlittle7712]

@@thebossoftheswamp yes sir haha.

[@billkrause4585]

You should've been the guy who invented bubble foil. HA! Hey, I been using the stuff and I like it. I had the Amish come in and put a new roof on my double garage and new siding, and they put bubble wrap under the metal roof and walls. That stuff works! You get a lot of joy working in the greenhouse, good therapy is right. my friend is a painter, his whole family are painters. He says he loves to paint, and goes on to say its like therapy to him. Waking up to a cup of coffee and looking down as the greenhouse must be a good feeling to start the day. Take care Boss.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I just came in from there. Howling wind outside and 65 degrees inside. I love it.

[@mdbigman]

Hey J.C., it's great to see you enjoying the first year with the greenhouse. Next you'll be growing oranges and grapefruit! ")

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I might neeed some geo thermal to pull that off haha

[@markchristensen5206]

On your tomatoes, you can take cuttings, and plant them, stick the cutting in water, change water every few days. After roots form plant in pot. You've now cloned your tomatoes

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. The second pot of tomatoes were grown from cuttings.

[@pamgoddard6052]

Recently cooked swiss chard on my campfire. Fried bacon,sauted onion and a touch of garlic,put in the chard to steam a little. Served with a little seasoned vinegar. Salmon ,baked potato and roll filled out the menu.

[@kefirheals7383]

Hey boss, you just need to get yourself some heated socks with batteries. I have used them, back in the day, and I will say - they work. Yeah, they need batteries, but so what. And a little tip - when you wear those muck boots, make sure to pull your socks on over the cuffs of your pants. The cuff helps hold them socks up. Just a little tip.

[@phillippearce8270]

Wicked I was all ready thinking bubble foil just milli seconds before you said..........bubble foil Lovin it bro

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

lol I got a kick from that one myself. LOL

[@59chevt]

Boss what a pleasant place you two have created on the mountain. You have spread so much valuable information. God keep you and the dogs safe.................................

[@452trucker]

Watched this episode on my 32 inch TV, but there is no way to "like" it or comment. So it is either fire up the desktop or find it on the cellphone, I choose the ladder. Real good info on the seed trays! My guess is the seedings started in the bigger box got colder somehow and hence slowed their growth. Or maybe they were too far away from their siblings and were scared, haha. Great video! Fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes on Thanksgiving Day, wow how great is that, they sure looked tasty!! We had 3" of snow in October but none since. I for one would love a Wisconsin winter without it, I know it is wishful thinking, but I can dream. Love to both of you and have a wonderful Christmas. Dollie and Simba will send Frankie and Tildy a box of Dog Treats. I'll send some Coffee.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That tomato plant is cranking them out. I'll definitely plant those again :-))

[@loulentz3107]

Hey Boss, nice to see the Green House clip! Now you won't get the "Blues" in the Winter, just the "Greens!" LOL! Looks like it will be a great way to get through the Cold part of the year~heck, you may even end up going vegetarian after you're all said and done! LOL! Take care, and God Bless! ~Lou

[@istepheniadeluca8531]

👌 Beaver busy Bossman 😉💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤ God bless you & yours

[@maehay4065]

It certainly is a beautiful greenhouse and it is still producing fresh vegetables!👍 great investment 👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We hae 10" of snow on the ground and temps in the teens. The greenhouse is like going on vacation. B-))

[@mesicanan8056]

Hmmm.....I was sure hopeful to see this new project "location" before the snow come calling. All in good time, right? 😋😋 It's a great view from the warm inside of the greenhouse jungle to cut a fidler's fart all day long!! 😜 Take care and keep the fire burning!! 👍👍

[@Benmelech]

How does a fiddlers fart differ from mine, a carpenter?

[@MrRDFORD]

Thanks for sharing JC. Another small step that some might over look. The side by side experiment was a true eye opener. Tell momma hi and pat the kids for me. Enjoy

[@kelisurfs247]

Hey Jim, you have women watching your videos too. Not just guys!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear that :-))

[@nadjamalvares1048]

yes

[@gwenmoody8323]

Thank you for sharing. When I had a greenhouse years ago. I grow tomatoes for as long as I could. I cut the bad looking leaves off it helped my plants. It is so nice to see a nice looking greenhouse again. Hugs from Oklahoma

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Hugs back to you :-))

[@thaliahelene]

You might try a couple food seeds for entertainment in your greenhouse, I’m growing Mexican peppers from dry ones from the grocery spice rack. Also growing onions and celery tops, beet greens, chicory and the like, can come back for quite a while. Nasturtiums might do ok in there and are edible, leaves + flowers. Spinach does well for people in winter.

[@franl5585]

Thanks for the advice on the seed trays. Gotta try that. Great greenhouse fun!

[@davidjones8680]

Your greenhouse and workshop together, that is heaven on earth.

[@BreakingFreeOffGrid]

Awesome video! We really need a greenhouse on our mountain! Hopefully soon 🤞

[@1000ferns]

Your question at 19:10. It's always been my experience that when the root growth is restricted the plant growth thrives...and vice versa, when the plant growth is restricted or plants are pruned, the root growth thrives.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for your input.

[@TheTheirishlad]

Thanks Boss, most enjoyable, you are something of a musician playing the tunes on that timber with the hammer. stay safe and warm, say hi to everyone. Michael, Dublin, Ireland.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Boss building your greenhouse was a great idea. Wow Lori picking tomatoes on Thanksgiving you can't get any better than that.👍👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. I wish I had started more stuff to grow through the winter but we were just too busy this fall. Regardless, It's enjoayble fussing over plants with snow on the ground ;-))

[@ronniepate4315]

That greenhouse has sure been a blessing . I gotta build one . God Bless .

[@ronaldengland119]

Great to see the old screen door!!

[@marymadalenem2351]

I have a pair of pink mucks, love them. I find that because of the rubber the feet sweat, this what makes the feet cold. So with that said; if you get some pure wool and just wrap it or make it like a booty, your feet will stay warm. Nice greenhouse. you'll have to get a couple of hammocks to hang out with the greens. Many Blessings

[@susanhighfield8284]

Hey boss.. You think one of those little grow lights over your tomatoes might help them get that extra bit of "sun" through the winter? That's what I would try. Lovely video. The contrast of snow and purple flowers and all the other greenery is really cool. Take good care.

[@ronfila866]

My DH took the shelving in our greenhouse and put hinges on them to lift up and lock when I am planting under them in the raised beds. The best of both ideas!

[@jimmaple5669]

Thanks for sharing another great video!

[@jimclaire7996]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing. I am considering a green house or a hoop house. Your channel is a real blessing. God bless America.

[@deerfarm5982]

hey Boss----i see a nice fried green tomato meal for supper in y'alls future.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Sounds good!

[@stan3198]

Darn Tough socks with sock liners JMHO. Socks are expensive but they have a lifetime warranty. Googled little hotties, no shoe felts but thanks for that idea LOL !!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

LMAO :-D

[@brendafield62]

I almost always buy and use Darn Tough but Muck boots are still not warm for extended time outside in cold weather.

[@stan3198]

@@brendafield62 do you wear sock liners ?

[@brendafield62]

@@stan3198 No, havent tried that one. I will look some up and give it a try. Thanks

[@Tossdart]

Nice to see your doing so well Boss & hope you read my comment. I think I mentioned to you before but anyway. I grew this year 79 celery & 51 tomatoes in 4 eight inch pots in two sunny south windows 15 inches wide. My best year planting like that was 1100 lbs of tomatoes in Alberta. Everything else we direct sow as we found they do best from seed but we sow very thickly. Peas as example we toss maybe 10 to 15 in a 1 foot area all the way down the rows. Also the grey on tomatoes is powdery mildew. Get rid of every sign & clean with hydrogen peroxide or baking soda.

[@sf98]

I wonder if their are some energy efficient grow lights for the shorter winter days.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I may have to find some.

[@tamelatoggle2897]

Santa starter list ....grow lights 🎄

[@circledhomestead4358]

Season Greetings from South Alabama!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you.

[@trishcook7810]

Thanks for a great video. Very informative and will definitely try the floating seed cells. Love the greenhouse.

[@Butchmcmasters7MM]

Thanks Boss enjoyed the video and information have a great day God Bless

[@MrJackchap]

Thanks for the great tips, a greenhouse is on the top of my spring list!