Journal entry #1: Spring clean 2022

@rimicane · 2022-02-27 23:54 · HiveGarden

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I have BIG plans for my greenhouse this year!
First, it needs a good clean. Secondly, it requires remodelling. I am sick and tired of these two rows of compost. They are wide and it is difficult to work here. Instead, I want to get proper tomato pots, a wooden two-tier planter and some other pots. So if the weather is too hot, some of the plants could move outdoors. Also makes it easier to clean the glass inside.

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Moving the soil

I began by moving the soil on the right to the concrete base at the back. Very quickly I run out of containers and the last bit went into an empty compost bag.

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So now it looked empty and ready for some scrub. ⬇⬇⬇

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In the process of shovelling, I found four larvae (possibly moths) and a green shield bug. The latter has lived in my greenhouse for years.

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I put them all together and left some greens on the side. If you know what's best, let me know as I do not want to disturb these creatures.

Cleaning

I tend to clean the outer panels once a year. However, last year I was a bit lazy and only did one side. It really shows and it felt like scrubbing forever.

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Filthy!!!

Now, what do you use for wiping and cleaning? In the past, I used a brush that seem to have scratched the panels, so this time I had a soft cloth which did a much better job. And I have also bought a spray solution.

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*The order of madness was as follows:* *- spray panel with **water*** *- spray panel with a **solution*** *- scrub panel with a **cloth*** *- spray panel with **water***

For the inside, I have mixed white vinegar and water.
The result was spectacular! Although it did take a lot of time and elbow grease.

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BEFORE

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AFTER

I also had a tiny friend flying around. I think this is it! Spring has arrived!

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I am so looking forward to the rest of the transformation!

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