Yep, I'm showing my husband this video tonight. We're in TX and our afternoon highs are already getting up around 90F. We were talking about how to make a sun shade for the garden that would be easy to put up in the hot months but where we could just pack the covers away for the rest of the year. This looks like the best solution, something we can do quickly and on a budget.
Awesome, I am glad you are going to do it. I have actually put it up and taken it down twice this year already. We had a week or so of 90 plus degree weather so I had it up, but then I took it back down when we had a cold front come in. Being able to just cut the zip ties off and remove it and then put it back up when needed, makes it really nice.
We're in Florida and right now we can't grow a whole lot cause it's so darn hot. We put a shade tarp over our hoop house, installed misters with box fans to help keep the air flow going. So far so good, my young transplants haven't kicked the bucket so I'm hoping that the blooms won't rot off when it's time
I know exactly what you are dealing with. When I moved from TN I thought that I would be able to grow all year round and have the biggest and best plants ever... I didnt understand that the heat could kill plants just like the cold will. Best of luck to you!
Thank you for your inspiration, reviews, advice! I live in SoCals high desert, dry heat and anywheres in the 100 teens during summer. Looking in improving my garden with your inspiration! 🌱🌞🥵🍳
He said they were fence T-posts. I used 8-footers myself and buried about 18" deep using a T-post driver. You'll find the posts and tool at Blain's Farm & Fleet, Tractor Supply, or similar.
thanks for this video, im pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to grow where im at. our temps are similar to yours, im in socal in the desert area. can i ask what area are you at, not trying to dox you, just want to research. want to compare your temps, humidity to our own and see if i should go with 50% shade, or maybe 30%
I am in San Antonio Texas. I would assume you would still do a 50% shade cloth, but I am curious what your research tells you. I would be intrigued to know once you make a decision
Earth augers to pre-drill the hole could be an alternative. A wooden frame for example would be another option maybe, although not as durable outdoors unless you protect it with paint or something. Good luck over there.
I'm a disabled woman & I can't drive them. I ordered one & asked my neighbor (a young guy) to do it for a few bucks. Also plan to share whatever veggies I can grow with him & his family.
