Updates on Greenhouse Project - preparing the beds

Updates on Greenhouse Project

Preparing the Planting Beds 

Materials purchased for two beds (one on each side of the greenhouse)

Dimensions - L x W X H = 10 blocks x 2 blocks x 2 blocks

(each block is 16 in. long)

100 (4 in.) blocks (Z-Best)

4 bags cow manure (Prosser)

4 bags compost (Hummingbird Distributors)

4 bags black soil (Silk Grass Nursery)

1 bag organic matter (Silk Grass Nursery)

2 bags Pro Mix (Prosser)

The two DUF members (Derek and Sed) who have their own greenhouses advised me to use boards, sticks, leaves, and any decomposable materials to fill the beds; starting with the largest materials at the bottom.

I was wondering how I was going to get enough soil for this. Thanks DUF members - we continue to learn from each other. 

Materials used include left over lumber (boards) from other yard jobs, coconut shells and husks, grass and leaves, organic waste, sawdust, and back fill

 This is how the finished products looks at level one. The next level is to add the soil for planting. 

Seeds are germinated using paper towel method and potting soil.

I read up on companion planting and got some helpful tips. Not all plants like to be near each other. This is important to know especially when planting in small space.

We planted zucchini, radish, tomatoes and onions in one of the bed today (June 12, 2020)

We will plant peppers tomorrow.   

Feel free to add comments and give suggestions.