Tomatoes Gone Wild

I’ve done it again. Somehow I managed to end up with 500 tomato plants! In addition to being a beekeeper, I am a novice gardener. I began growing plants for my vegetable garden from seed a few years ago, and, well, things have gotten a little out of control. No one can ever accuse me of not being all in.

This year I moved my seedling to the basement because my neighbor complained last year that the lights were illuminating their house and they couldn’t sleep. Admittedly, it was a little crazy. So, I moved the operation downstairs.

I used an old ping-pong table and set up shelving on top which I’ve hung my grow lights from.  I’ve created somewhat of a grow room by wrapping the shelving in Mylar.

This has worked exceptionally well at reflecting the light and keeping in the heat of the grow lights. So well in fact, that my seedlings are all emerging.

I am excited about getting these babies in the ground. But the weatherman has different plans as it is snowing and 35 degrees today.

Until then:)