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I grew oyster mushrooms in coffee grounds once. They were yummy.

The steam is most likely used to sterilize the substrate/growing medium.

I agree with you about the rain water, Jay, it's one of the downsides of a greenhouse. Rain water does something good to the soil that any other kind of water just can't seem to do. As far a vegetarianism goes, I think it's going to vary from person to person. Everyone's body is different...

Yeah, it wasn't cheap. I would guess once it was all said and done it was around 10 grand, but I don't know the exact number for sure. A good portion of that was covered by a grant from the NRCS. I think the kit itself was around 7 grand, but my friend put quite a bit of additional work into...

No. Regular meals and snacks is fine. I do eat eggs, so I don't have to worry too much about critical nutrition or lack of protein.

Good deal, Stig. From one vegetarian to another, I agree: a healthy greenhouse is a beautiful sight. :) Not the best pictures, but you get the idea. You can see some poorly timed plantings/harvests in the first picture. Not good having so many beds out of production at the same time.

I see, yours is a straight hoop house. The gothic arch style with straight side walls is a better choice in my opinion, although definitely more expensive. They shed snow better, are taller, give you easier access to the edges, and give you the option of drop down sides, as opposed to roll up...

Stig, the high tunnels I'm talking about are essentially the same as a poly tunnel, although sometimes much larger and more heavy duty.

I'll bet that heavy snow must have caused the farmers in your area a number of different headaches Jay. And yes, the wind is another concern. Running some kind of strapping over the plastic at intervals can help with that a lot. Jim, let me know if you decide to go for it. I can probably give...

The heavy duty ones will handle the snow load OK, especially the gothic arch shape will shed snow more easily. I helped a friend put one up in the mountains of the New Mexico. He's pumping veggies out year round even when it's sub-freezing temps outside. If the snow starts to pack up to...

Jim, you might want to check and see if NRCS is still doing their high tunnel greenhouse subsidy program. A high tunnel can extend your growing season for veggies by several months, even year round for the winty hardy greens and whatnot.