I’ve been meaning to post another update on the hoop house. It isn’t the most glamorous DIY project, I know—but as someone trying to grow vegetables at 8,800 feet, I’ve been genuinely excited about it. And I’m a nerd and this has all of the ingredients that make me excited: 3D printing, growing things, building something, […]
DIY Hoop House Update: What Worked, What Warped Read More »
It’s been a couple of weeks since I put up the hoop house, so I wanted to give a quick update on how it’s holding up (and how it isn’t). Duct Tape Dreams, Melted First, the duct tape repair? Didn’t survive. 😅 The modest heat inside the hoop house was enough to warp the fix
DIY Hoop House Update: Lessons Learned, 3D Print Failures, and What I’d Do Differently Read More »
Why Make a Hoop House? It might seem a little crazy to be doing this at the end of July. And you’re right. I’m hoping it isn’t too late to salvage what’s left of the growing season. Our days up here—at almost 9,000 feet—haven’t been warm enough for my tomato plants and (very sad) cucumber
My Half Hoop House: A Budget Garden Experiment in the Rockies Read More »
When we bought our 1980s mountain home, the bathroom had already been renovated… sort of. Dark slate tiles, a dated vanity, and an overall cave-like vibe (if caves were trimmed with dark wood on nearly every surface). It all made the space feel smaller and heavier than it actually was. It definitely isn’t a big
Bathroom Renovation: Before & After Read More »
