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Category: Greenhouse 2026

  • Greenhouse 2026

The Smart Greenhouse Upgrade (And the Cabbage Moth War)

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on July 5, 2026July 5, 2026

Beat the heatwave with some serious garden upgrades! From automated Govee tech in the greenhouse to a targeted pest control strategy against cabbage moths and slugs, here is how the raised beds are bouncing back.

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  • Greenhouse 2026

Greenhouse Gains & Garden Games: Hilling, Digging, and Plant Drama

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Tackling the final hard labor of the season! From hilling up Magic Molly potatoes and refereeing a comfrey vs. shallot turf war, to running permanent electrical power to the greenhouse—the backyard garden is officially upgraded.

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Blueberry pots wrapped in netting with disco balls to deter birds
  • Greenhouse 2026

The Disco Ball Blueberry Shield + A Full 2026 Garden Update

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 25, 2026

See how to protect blueberries from birds using election sign frames and disco balls, plus a full update on the garden layout, and another round of gutters on the greenhouse adds MAJOR liquid impact!

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  • Greenhouse 2026

The Tomato Fountain, Blue Potatoes, and the 10 PM Nightdress Maneuver

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 14, 2026May 25, 2026

From blue Magic Molly potatoes to DIY deer-proofing with election signs, see how the yarden is evolving this spring. Plus, a “glow up” for the herb bags and the potato lane!

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Healthy blueberry plants on a greenhouse counter
  • Greenhouse 2026

Blueberry Row and Garden Rescues: Lessons in Water and Patience

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 26, 2026May 25, 2026

From fixing hydrophobic soil to building a Zone 6b Blueberry Row: lessons learned in water management and picking varieties for a season-long harvest.

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  • Greenhouse 2026

Square Foot Gardening 101: My Zone 6b Good Friday Planting Breakdown!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 4, 2026May 25, 2026

I’m doing square foot gardening in my raised beds and starting seeds in the Costco Greenhouse at the Not So Seekrit Lair Get the full Wave 1 planting breakdown here!

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  • Greenhouse 2026

Herb Garden Renovation: Fighting Deer & Finding Focus

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on March 29, 2026May 25, 2026

A guide to renovating an overgrown herb garden. Learn how to transition to deer-resistant herbs like borage and lavender, use strategic mulching, and incorporate budget-friendly stone borders for a cleaner, more manageable landscape.

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  • Greenhouse 2026

My Costco Greenhouse Now Has a 220-Gallon Rain Barrel System, At Great Personal Annoyance

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on March 8, 2026July 3, 2026

Adding rainwater harvesting to my Costco greenhouse seemed like an excellent idea because I want…

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  • Greenhouse 2026

How I Added Gutters to My Costco Greenhouse!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on March 6, 2026March 8, 2026

The Costco greenhouse is made by Yardistry, and while it’s a great structure, it doesn’t…

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  • Greenhouse 2026

Better Days: Thriving in my Zone 6b Costco Greenhouse

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on February 7, 2026May 25, 2026

The “iceberg” hasn’t returned! My Zone 6b Costco greenhouse is officially holding its own against the Michigan cold. From self-opening vents to my 2026 seed starting inventory, here is how I’m winning the winter.

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