00:00
Introduction to the video and update on chicken fodder and lettuce growing in the greenhouse.
00:12
Describes the weather as being rainy and compares it to the beautiful weather the day prior.
00:53
Shows the wheat trays that have been growing for 10 days, explaining the growth and root structure, and plans to let them grow a little more before feeding to the chickens.
01:41
Displays the butterhead lettuce which has been growing for just over two weeks and looks healthy.
02:00
Introduces a tray of Crispino iceburg lettuce, losing one cell, and discusses possible reasons why the seedling did not survive.
02:29
Notes that Crispino lettuce is leggier than the Casey lettuce grown under the same conditions.
03:02
Talks about the possibility of separating lettuce seedlings or replanting them higher up the stem to prevent flopping.
03:18
Provides a temperature update in the greenhouse, which is about 64°F, suitable for lettuce growth.
03:38
Discusses the new lawn in the greenhouse and the plans to eventually seed it with wildflowers or annuals.
04:25
Mentions heading into the studio to work on pressing flowers.
05:19
Preps two trays with chicken fodder, explaining the process and showing how to get them started.
06:08
Moves to the studio where the flower pressing will take place.
06:17
Shows an array of colorful flowers picked up from the grocery store, which will be used for pressing.
06:46
Introduces the two types of flower presses: a traditional press and a microwave flower press.
07:13
Describes tools used in flower pressing, such as scissors, brushes, tweezers, and mentions past projects that involved pressed flowers.
08:01
Explains silica gel crystals for drying flowers and how they allow for flowers to retain their shape.
08:50
Begins the process of drying flowers using the microwave flower press, starting with Astor flowers.
14:00
Pauses between microwave cycles to let the flowers cool.
15:14
Reveals the brightly colored Astor flowers successfully flattened and dried in the microwave press.
15:29
Discusses the results of the microwave flower pressing process and its efficiency compared to traditional methods.
17:03
Shows how to use silica gel crystals to dry a Gerbera daisy without flattening it by pushing the sand around the flower.
20:43
Begins to dry the rest of the flowers using the microwave press, demonstrating the process.
23:42
Presents the variety of
flowers after being dried and pressed in the microwave, highlighting the vibrant colors and successful preservation.
23:48
Concludes the video with plans to update viewers on the ongoing greenhouse projects and expresses enjoyment in working with colorful flowers on a gray day.
24:22
Ends the video while noting the weather clearing up at the end of the day.
