If you are looking for a way to extend your growing season, avoid overwintering, or grow plants that normally do not thrive in your climate zone, a backyard greenhouse is the way to do it. While there are many options for how you can construct a greenhouse, one of the most efficient solutions is to…
Deep water culture (DWC) systems are transforming the way that people grow plants. These systems are different from the traditional hydroponics systems that growers use in small spaces to grow under controlled conditions. What are DWC Hydroponic Systems? A DWC system uses hydroponics to grow without a substrate, or any dirt or other material necessary…
If you want more freedom and flexibility with respect to your growing season, one way you can make it happen is by using a greenhouse. In this newbie’s guide to greenhouse growing, we will teach you greenhouse basics. We will explain what you can do with a greenhouse and how greenhouses work. Then we will…
Growing your own food, on a large scale, will require a commercial greenhouse. You can build long-lasting greenhouses with steel that will withstand the elements and last for years with continual use. Simple greenhouses with just a clear material covering will cost much less than models that are equipped with: Irrigation systems Glass panels Heating…
If you love the idea of growing your own food year-round (or most of the year), a greenhouse should be at the top of your must-have list. Whether you’re a homesteader, small family farmer or just want a smaller urban garden, Bootstrap Farmer has options for DIY greenhouse kits and more elaborate kits that make…