Bonsai Noodles
Mame
I read a few threads on how greenhouses are a bad idea for overwintering trees — especially temperate ones. But would it work for me though, since I live in Zone 4a (Minnesota). That means winters can dip as low as -20/-30 F, and average winter temperature high/lows are 30-10 F. If the greenhouse raises temperatures only 20-30 degrees F, then that might actually be optimal for a Japanese Maple with cold hardiness as low as 5 (which would mean you'd need a 7 zone for potted trees). So the 20-30 degree bump would theoretically work? Or do I not understand greenhouse mechanics correctly?
Interested to hear your guys' thoughts on this...
Here's a picture of one I'm buying anyway for other purposes in my garden.
Edit:
Dimensions of the greenhouse are roughly 11 feet diameter and 7 feet height.
Also, just to note, I'm already planning on putting trees in my insulated/nonheated garage over the winter. Maybe I'll do an experiment and risk a tree to see if the greenhouse method would work...
Interested to hear your guys' thoughts on this...
Here's a picture of one I'm buying anyway for other purposes in my garden.
Edit:
Dimensions of the greenhouse are roughly 11 feet diameter and 7 feet height.
Also, just to note, I'm already planning on putting trees in my insulated/nonheated garage over the winter. Maybe I'll do an experiment and risk a tree to see if the greenhouse method would work...