Lazy Gardener
Super Self-Sufficient
Every layer of protection you add will gain you 1.5 planting zones. For example: IN my zone 4B, the poly covered green house (actually a high tunnel since it's not heated) equals zone 6A without protection. If I add a layer of plastic inside that tunnel, that brings the microclimate to 7B. So, in the green house, I could plant crops super early and follow the plant dates recommended for zone 7B.
Tunnels or cold frames are the way to go. You can get the stuff planted super early, then uncover it when temps settle. Look at hay bale cold frames for super easy. In your climate, you could grow crops year round with the use of tunnels. Unless summer heat and drought make it impossible to garden in mid summer.
Tunnels or cold frames are the way to go. You can get the stuff planted super early, then uncover it when temps settle. Look at hay bale cold frames for super easy. In your climate, you could grow crops year round with the use of tunnels. Unless summer heat and drought make it impossible to garden in mid summer.