Just wondering we have started growing our own fruit and veg as a start of becoming self sufficient, the amount of money we have saved is incredible and the hobby itself is worth it alone, then theres the bonus of all the amazing produce, who else has a greenhouse and what is everyone growing?

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u/Craicho Apr 30 '20

Such a great rewarding hobby that saves money too. Got a greenhouse going with potatoes, carrots, peas, onions, tomatoes, spinach and courgettes at the moment.

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u/arduousant Apr 30 '20

Definitely, and we live in such a fast paced world that it's nice to have something to look forward to! You've got loads in that greenhouse!!! What types of potato and courgettes do you have?

We have a pretty long list of things to come this year, we will be doing more videos as that's also a hobby :)

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u/Craicho Apr 30 '20

Totally agree. Your video is great, looking forward to seeing more of them :)

Maris piper potatoes and black beauty courgettes. All in very big buckets haha

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u/arduousant Apr 30 '20

Thank you very much, we enjoy making them! Sounds great, can't wait to see uploaded pics once they're ready to pick!

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u/cryptidkelp Apr 30 '20

Wish we could install a greenhouse but sadly we're renting and everything has to be "removable." We still have a good amount: cucumber, squash, peas, onion, mustard, peppers, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, chives, radish, carrot, and beets in the raised beds; and strawberries, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and sage in their own containers.

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u/arduousant Apr 30 '20

Wow, sounds like a great amount of food you'll be enjoying in the coming months then! What do you think of the brussel sprouts, have you grown them before?

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u/cryptidkelp Apr 30 '20

This will be our first time growing brussels. I accidentally killed all my sprouts last year (long story) and bought them as starters this year. So far, they are hardy and the slugs love them.

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u/arduousant Apr 30 '20

Best of luck with the pesky slugs, we planted some turnips which may end up being slug snacks - we do have a lot of birds around the garden though, so fingers crossed they will help with the natural for of removal disposal... we will see!

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u/herbwannabe Apr 30 '20

I have a hoophouse with walking onions and reseeding kale, arugula, and lettuce. Started tomatoes, carrots, basil, and other greens. I also have some fruit trees but i havent gotten much of anything yet (young still + squirrels), raspberries, gooseberries, and kiwi that hasnt fruited yet (also still young).

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u/arduousant Apr 30 '20

Sounds amazing, not sure I've seen a hoophouse before! Where do you live, don't think kiwis would grow in the UK?!

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u/herbwannabe Apr 30 '20

Im in michigan, usa. A hoophouse is basically a plastic greenhouse. Plastic over a frame. Mine is 24ft x 12ft. And theyre cold hardy kiwis here!! :)

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u/Tarandon Apr 30 '20

Just cut holes in the top of the soil bag and use it as a garden bed. Amazing

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u/arduousant Apr 30 '20

Why not indeed :)

Just wondering we have started growing our own fruit and veg as a start of becoming self sufficient, the amount of money we have saved is incredible and the hobby itself is worth it alone, then theres the bonus of all the amazing produce, who else has a greenhouse and what is everyone growing? Food