I don't know what we would do without winter to work on new and old projects in the workshop. First we started working on the porch railings for the house, four to do there. Then, new bluebird houses were in order, eight there. And among other things like auto maintenance, my Aunt Helena's ancient garden pixie needed repair, head on with new epoxy there. With bluebirds reported north of us already, we have to move on finishing them soon. When the sugaring starts weeks ahead of time ( such is the case this year), we lose time on the winter projects. I live for the day when we don't have projects and we can just go off and do whatever for a few weeks. Maybe next year.
In the winter months when the sun is low, this little hydroponic planter works well for herbs. I tried lettuce, spinach, etc with larger leaves, but it did not produce well. The light was not strong enough, so this year we have a light suspended over the tower. At night we place a reflective box around the whole thing to intensify the light. Even though fresh herbs are available locally, this is something to do and fun to watch the growth. It's called a Vertigro planter . I have chives, rosemary, basil, cilantro and thyme. I am so pleased with this setup now that it is really producing just enough for our meals.
