Gardening & Greenhouse Ideas for Mountain Elevations

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This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Gardening & Greenhouse Ideas for Mountain Elevations" by Blossom Flower Delivery

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🌱 Amy has several years of gardening experience in the mountains but is looking to expand and improve her vegetable production.

🏞️ Integrating raised beds into a retaining wall construction is part of their strategy to increase their gardening capacity.

🍓 A section of Amy's current garden is occupied by flourishing strawberry plants and perennials suited for cooler climates, limiting space for new vegetables.

🌺 Future plans include diversifying plantings with not just vegetables but also flowers and shrubs to enhance landscaping.

📈 Considering a geodesic dome greenhouse from Growing Spaces, a Colorado-based company that caters to the challenges of high-altitude climates, is a potential next step.

🌼 Amy's starting seeds in pots as an experiment due to limited space and plans to transplant them into new raised beds once completed.

🥔 There is an emphasis on cool-weather plants suitable for mountain climates, and she intends to use seed potatoes that sprouted in her kitchen to grow new plants.

💡 She mentions the importance of considering local wildlife and weather challenges, like wind and burrowing rodents, when planning a garden in mountainous areas.

🌿 Amy aims to transform gardening from a hobby into a "serious hobby" and sees the potential greenhouse as a step towards more sustainable living.

🌞 The dome greenhouse concept is attractive for its resilience to the region's snow loads, winds, and ability to use sunlight efficiently, and is becoming popular in Colorado.

Timestamped Summary

00:12 Amy introduces her video about gardening in the Colorado mountains.

00:21 Discusses past attempts at gardening, growing success with cold weather vegetables, and plans to take gardening to the next level by incorporating raised beds into a new retaining wall project.

02:08 Exploration of geodesic dome greenhouses from the company Growing Spaces, based in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, which could offer year-round gardening in this climate.

03:24 Amy is starting seeds in pots because they are not ready to set up the garden beds. The pots will be transported to raised beds later in the season.

04:04 Review of previous successful plants, including lettuce, spinach, arugula, strawberries, zucchini, summer squash, and wildflowers.

06:02 Amy plants seed potatoes in a bucket, describing a previous successful experience with growing potatoes.

07:48 Amy plans to use popsicle sticks to label the plants in the pots, mentioning some of the flowers and vegetables she's planting.

09:10 Amy discusses the prospects for the experimental garden beds and future plans, including the possibility of adding a greenhouse.

11:16 The challenges of high altitude gardening are addressed, such as dealing with wildlife, wind, and rodent issues.

12:20 Closing thoughts on the potential of dome grow houses and an invitation for viewers to share their opinions and experiences. Please note, the provided subtitles may not reflect the entire content of the video precisely, as they are brief and sometimes omit filler words or small phrases.

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Q&A

What wildlife concerns are there for gardens in this area?

There are concerns about rodent problems, particularly with burrowing voles and moles that destroy roots and chew up plants, although there have been no significant issues with moose or deer.

What are the plans for gardening in the mountains?

The plans include incorporating raised beds into the retaining wall experience for more extensive vegetable production and considering the addition of a greenhouse to allow for year-round sustainable gardening.

Why are raised beds being considered this year?

Raised beds are being considered because there isn't much room for vegetables due to the space being occupied by strawberry plants and perennials. The raised beds would provide an opportunity to expand growing options.

Why is a greenhouse an attractive option for the area?

A greenhouse allows for year-round gardening despite the high snow load, cold temperatures, and high winds typical of the area. The geodesic dome shape from a local Colorado company, Growing Spaces, is particularly suited to withstand these conditions.

What kinds of plants are being started in pots?

Cool-weather plants like kale, lettuce, beans, peas, along with easy root vegetables like carrots and radishes, are being started in pots. Seed potatoes are also being planted in a five-gallon bucket to try to get a head start before the garden beds are ready.

How do the winds affect gardening efforts in the area?

The frequent high winds make it challenging to use garden dome covers as they can get blown away. It also impacts the viability of certain types of gardens and garden structures.

What are the benefits of a domed grow house?

A domed grow house has several advantages, including resistance to wind and high snow loads, the efficiency of sun tracking, and the potential to utilize the sun's heat effectively. They are becoming popular in Colorado for these reasons.