Setting up my hoop house
I ended up converting it into a trellis garden as the winds here in Texas are very unforgiving. Having hurt my wrists battling the winds on several occasions. I thought it wise to pursue another course of action. I will post up photos once I get my spring garden started or time allows 
White Squash - Patty Pan
Yellow Squash
Pumpkin Blossom
Pumpkin and Squash Patch
Sunflowers and Corn
Roma Tomatoes
Figs
Russett Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Carrots
Yellow Squash and Peppers
As you can see in several of the photos I use a variety of mulches. My favorite and the most inexpensive one is recycled cardboard. It is free, it is sturdy , it keeps the weeds at bay keeping the moisture in the ground where it belongs and it is biodegradable. It helps to amend the soil along with other additives like :
Compost from my compost pit made with kitchen scraps, garden clippings and raked leaves
Waste water from my aquariums bi-weekly water changes
Recycled non colored paper soaked and spread along the stems to discourage pests from damaging the young seedlings.
That’s all I can think of for right now.If you have any questions please ask and I will answer to the best of my abilities
© Desert Rose
