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Gardening First project for the spring/summer.

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by justdraftn, Apr 27, 2018.

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    justdraftn

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    It has a heat source.
    It's a 750/1500 watt under desk heater.
    It is set on 750 watts. It has 10 temperature settings.
    It is set on the 3rd highest.
    It only cycles on at night.
    When the sun is out, even if it is cold.....below 40F,
    I have to open the vents and sometimes the door or it gets too hot.
    It's only 660 cu/ft. Even the floor is insulated.
    It takes very little to keep it warm.
    The polycarb panels are proving to be everything they were cracked up to be.

    ...you got me to thinking....

    .....there is right at a cu/yd of dirt in the boxes.
    That is acting as a thermal mass.
    That get heated to well over 70F during the day. It gives that
    up at night. We have had two util bills since it got cold
    and have seen no difference from other years. Because of the
    Lopi, we never have a winter util bill over $100.
     
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    It has become a sort of winter oasis for me.
    It is nice to just sit out there. It's warm and humid. It smells like the earth.
    With the garden, in the summer, you watch things grow but not really up close.
    I never get down at ground level and look at things. I have observed this process,
    everyday, at ground level. Up close and personal. ....way too much fun.
     
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