Desert Greenhouse Guide

Some people leave their greenhouses unattended in the summertime, simply using them to overwinter frost sensitive plants or to get an earlier start in the spring with seedlings.The greenhouse need not lie in disuse in the summer with just a few of additions to the climate control.
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When growing food crops, it can be overwhelming to get a large harvest of one vegetable at one time.  For example, what is a two person household going to do with fifty carrots?
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Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary grows into a very woody shrub and is native to the Mediterranean.  Both fresh and dried leaves are used in cooking.  The foliage is very aromatic and the shrub blooms repeatedly.
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Viola odorata Sweet violet is European native, and has been introduced and naturalized into the United States.  The flowers are either purple/violet or white in color and are quite fragrant.
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Echinocactus grusonii The Golden Barrel Cactus is a well known cactus and is easily spotted in the lanscape.  It is native to central Mexico and despite being highly cultivated, it is endangered in the wild.  In warm climates it is easy to cultivate.
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Using your greenhouse to grow tomatoes is both challenging and rewarding.  Imagine going out to the greenhouse when the wind is cold and blustery to find a perfectly ripe tomato!Growing tomatoes in the greenhouse is similar to growing tomatoes outside, just with a few extra considerations.
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Just like any large project, we embarked on our journey of greenhouse construction not realizing what we were getting ourselves into.  I had done all the research and did all the price shopping and thought we were making the most informed decision that I knew how.  I was in for a bit of a surprise.
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Origanum vulgare Oregano is probably best known for its use in Italian dishes, pizza and tomato sauces.  It is noted for its hot, pepper-like flavor.
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