Comments for Bilberrybrian.com http://bilberrybrian.com Gardening news and reviews. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Harbor Freight 8 x 6 Greenhouse Review by Troy McCrory http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/harbor-freight-8-x-6-greenhouse-review/#comment-2188 Troy McCrory Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:08:00 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/wordpress/?p=136#comment-2188 We live in Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping across the plains and a couple of years ago we purchased a 6 x 8 greenhouse and used it without incident. We moved and gave the greenhouse away to a friend who is now using it and loves it. We just purchased another for our new home in a less windy climate and are looking forward to another season with one of these greenhouses. Best of luck. We live in Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping across the plains and a couple of years ago we purchased a 6 x 8 greenhouse and used it without incident. We moved and gave the greenhouse away to a friend who is now using it and loves it. We just purchased another for our new home in a less windy climate and are looking forward to another season with one of these greenhouses. Best of luck.

]]> Comment on Converting between concentrations: NPK percent, mg/L and ppm. by how to sail http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/converting-between-concentrations-percent-mgl-and-ppm/#comment-1557 how to sail Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:06:55 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/?p=160#comment-1557 Thanks much, you make it so simple, was scratching my head over this the other day. Was trying to make GH flora + CalMag work for tomatoes. For the first five weeks wanted to keep them at N: 100, P: 48, K: 160, Ca: 120 Was totally guessing up to this point, now I can work it out properly. Thanks again!!! Ryan Thanks much, you make it so simple, was scratching my head over this the other day. Was trying to make GH flora + CalMag work for tomatoes.
For the first five weeks wanted to keep them at
N: 100, P: 48, K: 160, Ca: 120
Was totally guessing up to this point, now I can work it out properly.

Thanks again!!!
Ryan

]]> Comment on The social stigma of hydroponics. by Ryan http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/the-social-stigma-of-hydroponics/#comment-1556 Ryan Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:01:28 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/?p=193#comment-1556 Ha! Good for you for holding out on that. I was thinking the same thing with the purple LED light s radiating out of my enclosed porch window. Think They'll soon be bustin down the door for a few tomatoes. Ha!

Good for you for holding out on that.
I was thinking the same thing with the purple LED light s radiating out of my enclosed porch window. Think They’ll soon be bustin down the door for a few tomatoes.

]]> Comment on Converting between concentrations: NPK percent, mg/L and ppm. by Bilberrybrian http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/converting-between-concentrations-percent-mgl-and-ppm/#comment-1076 Bilberrybrian Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:54:44 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/?p=160#comment-1076 Thanks for the keen attention to detail, David. Just fixed the error. Close to 600 views and you were the first to point it out, good work! Thanks for the keen attention to detail, David. Just fixed the error. Close to 600 views and you were the first to point it out, good work!

]]> Comment on Converting between concentrations: NPK percent, mg/L and ppm. by david http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/converting-between-concentrations-percent-mgl-and-ppm/#comment-1073 david Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:47:32 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/?p=160#comment-1073 Easy to read tutorial. Thank you. Unfortunately, your percentage of Calcium is wrong. In the equation, 59.0g/0.946L, you multiplied instead of dividing. If less than a liter contains 59 grams, a liter will contain more than 59 grams or 62.4 grams in this case. Easy to read tutorial. Thank you. Unfortunately, your percentage of Calcium is wrong. In the equation, 59.0g/0.946L, you multiplied instead of dividing. If less than a liter contains 59 grams, a liter will contain more than 59 grams or 62.4 grams in this case.

]]> Comment on Harbor Freight 8 x 6 Greenhouse Review by Lisha http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/harbor-freight-8-x-6-greenhouse-review/#comment-1051 Lisha Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:32:10 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/wordpress/?p=136#comment-1051 I live in North FLORIDA and have not had any significant problems with my greenhouse. In fact, after 5 years, I am very satisfied and I am just now in need of my 1st replacement part. Sure panels blow off when it is really windy, and I have lost a few clips over the years, but I just retrieve the panel and put it back on. This time one flew over the house and landed on a brick and sustained a bit of damage. I have more than gotten my moneys worth out of my little greenhouse and expect I will still get a few more years our of it. My tomatos and basil thrive there through every winter and my seedlings are protected in the spring. Works for me! I live in North FLORIDA and have not had any significant problems with my greenhouse. In fact, after 5 years, I am very satisfied and I am just now in need of my 1st replacement part. Sure panels blow off when it is really windy, and I have lost a few clips over the years, but I just retrieve the panel and put it back on. This time one flew over the house and landed on a brick and sustained a bit of damage. I have more than gotten my moneys worth out of my little greenhouse and expect I will still get a few more years our of it. My tomatos and basil thrive there through every winter and my seedlings are protected in the spring. Works for me!

]]> Comment on Harbor Freight 8 x 6 Greenhouse Review by Mike http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/harbor-freight-8-x-6-greenhouse-review/#comment-715 Mike Mon, 09 May 2011 03:43:10 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/wordpress/?p=136#comment-715 I had a similar encounter with the One Step Gardens 6' X 8' greenhouse, except that I had 7 doz. tomato plants and several pepper and brocholi plants. The key word is HAD plants. There are also 7 panels and some clips missing. It is not just the cost of the greenhouse and plants that I am out: there is also the price of the electric run, the 3.5" X 5" treated posts and the concrete blocks in the foundation, and the gravel for the floor. DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!! I had a similar encounter with the One Step Gardens 6′ X 8′ greenhouse, except that I had 7 doz. tomato plants and several pepper and brocholi plants. The key word is HAD plants. There are also 7 panels and some clips missing. It is not just the cost of the greenhouse and plants that I am out: there is also the price of the electric run, the 3.5″ X 5″ treated posts and the concrete blocks in the foundation, and the gravel for the floor. DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!!

]]> Comment on Harbor Freight 8 x 6 Greenhouse Review by Sandra http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/harbor-freight-8-x-6-greenhouse-review/#comment-700 Sandra Wed, 04 May 2011 21:27:05 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/wordpress/?p=136#comment-700 We have had it up for a month and the panels blow out 5 times. Climbing trees to get them. Glad we did not plant anything and loose the cost of that too. DONT BUY We have had it up for a month and the panels blow out 5 times. Climbing trees to get them. Glad we did not plant anything and loose the cost of that too. DONT BUY

]]> Comment on Harbor Freight 8 x 6 Greenhouse Review by Doug http://bilberrybrian.com/2010/12/harbor-freight-8-x-6-greenhouse-review/#comment-586 Doug Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:48:39 +0000 http://bilberrybrian.com/wordpress/?p=136#comment-586 My name is Doug, I live in central Virginia. My father is a retired structural ironworker and an avid gardener. He purchased the 10x12 version of this greenhouse from Harbor Freight. This is possibly one of the worst decisions we have ever made in our lives. The kit was $800.00. My father added additional 3/4 inch rebar as anchoring to the base to aid in stability. This rebar was 3 feet long and consisted of 8 pieces around the foundation. As stated in other reviews, the panels blew away in the lightest of breezes. He invested another $300.oo in silicon caulking to seal/re-inforce each panel. We have a Davis Weatherstation here on the farm. The panles blew out in as little as 8-15 mph wind activity. With caulking, the panels blew out around 30 mph. At 30 mph, the aluminum supports had started to deform. A storm came through, we had 1 gust at 50 mph, the structure began to fold like a cheap lawnchair. We bowed our heads and accepted that we had made a bad decision. Please, please, please...unless you live in an area that doesn't experience 15+ mph winds, do not consider wasting your money on this product. My family has a great deal of experience with construction and proper structural engineering techniques. This project took over a week to complete. This was with three people. All measurements were verified and plumb from the foudation up. We have lost a considerable amount of manhours and money on this project. Our hopes are that no one else will. If you would like some pictures of the end result, please go to qrz.com, type in my callsign KD4GIE in the callsign look up box and follow the directions to get to my e-mail. Thank You for your time. My name is Doug, I live in central Virginia. My father is a retired structural ironworker and an avid gardener. He purchased the 10×12 version of this greenhouse from Harbor Freight. This is possibly one of the worst decisions we have ever made in our lives. The kit was $800.00. My father added additional 3/4 inch rebar as anchoring to the base to aid in stability. This rebar was 3 feet long and consisted of 8 pieces around the foundation. As stated in other reviews, the panels blew away in the lightest of breezes. He invested another $300.oo in silicon caulking to seal/re-inforce each panel. We have a Davis Weatherstation here on the farm. The panles blew out in as little as 8-15 mph wind activity. With caulking, the panels blew out around 30 mph. At 30 mph, the aluminum supports had started to deform. A storm came through, we had 1 gust at 50 mph, the structure began to fold like a cheap lawnchair. We bowed our heads and accepted that we had made a bad decision. Please, please, please…unless you live in an area that doesn’t experience 15+ mph winds, do not consider wasting your money on this product. My family has a great deal of experience with construction and proper structural engineering techniques. This project took over a week to complete. This was with three people. All measurements were verified and plumb from the foudation up. We have lost a considerable amount of manhours and money on this project. Our hopes are that no one else will. If you would like some pictures of the end result, please go to qrz.com, type in my callsign KD4GIE in the callsign look up box and follow the directions to get to my e-mail. Thank You for your time.

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