Welcome to Carmona Acres! The garden and outdoor spaces on my 16-acre property…
Our outdoor spaces should be an extension of our indoor spaces and receive just as much attention!
I’m Ursula! Gardening in Zone 7b of North Carolina
Follow @CarmonaAcres here on the blog and via social media. This is where you’ll find tons of tips, how-to’s, plus photos and video of the garden and greenhouse!
The Greenhouse
The greenhouse is one of my favorite DIY projects to date! It was built using old salvaged windows, and it is a great way to grow year-round. This is where I start my seedlings, and overwinter plants.
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Seed Starting, Heating, & Cooling: Greenhouse Heater | Greenhouse Exhaust Fan (with timer)| Shelf Clamp Fans | Stackable Shoe Boxes (aka Seedling houses) | Grow Lights | Seedling Heating Mat | Waterproofing Extension Cord Box | Waterproof Extension Cord Cover | Microgreen / Seedling Flats (14.5″x9″ trays) | Seedling Trays (6 cell) | Seedling Trays (12 cell) | Full Seed Starter Kit | Plain White Garden Markers | Outdoor Digital Plug Timer | 10 gallon Grow Bag |
Greenhouse Construction: Tutorial + Full List | Black Exterior Paint | Lumber (Walls) | Polycarbonate Roofing | Polycarbonate Roof Ridge |
Greenhouse Décor & Tools: Burlap Shade Cloth | Rolling Serving Cart | Ceiling Lights -Café Pendants |
The Garden
While my goal is to turn the entire property into a botanical garden of sorts, there is one particular area where I grow fruits and vegetables… I built raised garden beds, and no-dig beds right in front of the greenhouse/shed, and this is the area where I grow food and herbs year-round!
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Winter Growing & Plant Protection: Frost Blankets | Plastic-Covered Steel Garden Stakes (used for grow tunnel construction) | PVC Pipe Clamps (to clamp plastic to pvc pipes on grow tunnel) | Mesh Plant Bag (drawstring) | Garden Hoops (medium sized) | Bird/Insect Protection Netting (4.8’x10′) | Fruit Protection Netting Bags (8″x12″) | Willow Cloches | Chicken Wire Cloches |
Watering Tools: Hoselink Retractable Hose | Quick Connect Hose Fitting |
Garden Trellis & Accessories: Wooden Obelisk Trellis | Tower Obelisk Trellis (Tomato Cage) | Copper Garden Tags | String Lights
Planters, Pots, & Tools: 10 gallon Grow Bag |
The Potting Shed / Garden House
The Potting Shed is also known as the Garden House or my She Shed and it was a huge DIY project. This serves as a lovely escape, but also an extension of the greenhouse. I pot up plants here, start seeds, and store garden tools and supplies here.
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Gardening Supplies & Storage: Seed Organizer | Label Maker + Clear Labels| Seed Packets | Gold Garden Hand Tool Set | Greenhouse Heater | Copper Garden Tags
Shed Décor & Accessories: Peony Wallpaper | Gold Pendants (Ceiling Light) | Sherpa Armchairs |
Outdoor Living Areas
There are quite a few little outdoor living areas around my yard… whether it is a full deck, a portico, or a garden bench, each of these spaces lend itself to enjoying our yard and garden!
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Aluminum Pergola | Outdoor Beige Sectional | Black Outdoor Lanterns | Gray Diamond Outdoor Area Rug | Gold Garden Stools |
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DIY Garden Signs With The Cricut Maker
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DIY Greenhouse + Raised Bed Garden
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Favorite Easy-To-Propagate Plants
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Plant Care For The Black Thumb
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10 Ways To Keep Plants Watered On Vacation
Use these simple methods to keep your plants watered while away on long trips and vacation! Vacation watering methods can be easier than you think. Care for indoor plants while travelling…
