We designed & built a small (8'x 3.5' ) shed style greenhouse 2 years
ago in a sheltered area up next to the house. Gets what sun there
is. Glad we have it, but even with the heat lamp, it's just too cold
in there to germinate seeds. In a larger greenhouse, like the 10 x 20
you're talking about, heaters and vents would give you a lot more
flexibility. Envy you the slab - we just don't have a good location
for a big greenhouse on our property. If you do try a greenhouse,
would suggest you still consider investing in the heat mats - they
make all the difference in the world germinating seeds.

Nancy T


Ah, I know where that is. I'd guess you're about 25 miles SSE of me. You're
up in the hills a bit - what is your elevation? How much snow did you get
last week? We got about 6-8 inches the first day, and then a couple of
dustings afterwards. And my garden, like yours, is mud and muck.

Do you grow beans or okra? When do you plant them, and how well do they
grow? I've not had much luck with okra at all, and my beans tend to pick up
disease easily, and don't usually make through the end of the season. I
tried some chinese noodle beans last year, and they did not grow well.