Greenhouses?

Well yesterday at one time it was 68deg outside, but got up to 124deg in green house..although it didn't feel that hot.

Well see about how the ranges are this winter. Going to add a small heater attached to a thermocube. If I can keep inside temps above freezing I will be happy.

BTW, figured out how I'm going to try and over winter my experimental wind mill. Will document, and take pics as I build it and post on here for others to see.

hardyJim, question. When in the fall (time wise) do you put your windmills to sleep in their plastic enclosure?

I started to build my support structure using 3/4 inch PVC pipe. I put 4 "legs" into the ground where they will stay all year long. I left 3inches sticking out. Using 3/4 T's I can then easily add the upper PVC pipe at the last minute with side supports and even using angle joints make a "roof" at the top. I went this way so as the palm grew, I could just add more vertical pvc tubing. I don't glue any of it together since it is a pretty tight fit anyway. I will have buried a 9' section of heat tape around the root ball and leave it in the ground as well all year, just protecting the plug end during growing season. Like you, I'll add either Christmas lights or rig a single light socket with maybe a 40W bulb plugged into a thermocube. I'll have a wireless remote temp sensor as well so I can watch the temps in case I need to go smaller or larger with the bulb.

This palm sits against the garage with full southern exposier and partially protected from above by the garage over hang of the roof. I will allow for some venting at the top when I make the "roof" Like you, I want it removable when we have nice days.

I was just wondering when you wrap your windmill with the plastic and bubble wrap as I will do the same. If this system works out, then I will plant the other really big one I have in the ground in the spring.

Scott/Omaha

I don't actually wrap them but about the time temps
are forecast to be under 20F at night,unless there is rain
forecast before that-in which case I try to keep them dry.

The plastic b-wrap to insulate the trash can lid was a mistake,
I now use burlap to help absorb moisture/insulate.

Thanks Jim. It's all about trying things and sharing results. This is a great site for that! I'll be taking pics and posting as I go.

Again, Thanks for your advice.

Scott/Omaha

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