Category: Journal

Minor Greenhouse Renovation

Our Greenhouse was built by previous owners. We aren’t sure by whom, but we think it might have been the original builder on the property. He was a handy woodworking guy and did some rather interesting and what I would consider tedious things. The benches for example are all hand-built with perfectly made wood slats.

Luffa (Loofa) Sponges

Did you know that Luffa is not a sea sponge? Until last year neither did we. Luffa (loofah, loofa, etc) are a gourd that grows in warm climates. We ran across some seeds and gave it a try. With the crazy weather this spring and early summer it was cooler than it normally is so

Summer Kitchen & Food Storage (Part 2)

Before the weather changed – we managed to get our first phase of the Summer Kitchen / Pantry completed. Just a reminder – here is where we left off – the pantry was framed in – but nothing else really done. We finished the insulation for the ceiling and walls and electrical. After making sure