A few weeks ago we took some shovels and some ice breaking tools and hacked away at the iced-up snow drifts that had accumulated along with sides after the many snowstorms this winter. It took several passes as we were trying to be very careful not to nick the greenhouse plastic with our shovels and picks. Eventually we cleared away enough snow to be able to roll up the sides and let the frigid winter air in. Exposing the interior of the greenhouse to extremely cold temps helps reduce any bacterial or fungal bad guys surviving in there. As we practice organic methods, preventing disease in the first place is always preferable to fighting it once it's established in our crops.
On a sunny day last week we did some preliminary cleaning and disinfecting and today I took a leaf blower in to 'sweep' out all the dirt and debris that's blown in from having the sides open.
Tomorrow I'll be back in there with the power washer to wash down the sides, then more disinfecting, and finally, by the end of the week we'll have lots of tiny onion and leek seeds tucked into their trays and starting their long journey towards the hot summer sun of July, when they'll be growing vigorously and loving life.
It’s really hectic for me cleaning my home in spring. I mostly hire services of house cleaners once a week or sometimes if my home look untidy then twice a week. I have found really great cleaning services after searching a lot.
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