Growing 2011: Hydroponic Peppers

Baselga, Yellow Variety



Our greenhouse hydroponic peppers are grown vertically on two main stems,
 wrapped around twine and standing 30 ft. tall



A beautiful, self- pollinating pepper flower

Heavy Load on this one

Islander



Leaving the shore of Vancouver, heading to Van Island! Beautiful pic eh??!



 

Arriving to our new job/ cabin at the farm, taking some pics!
Here is the path back to the greenhouse



Walkin through Nanoose Bay in the Springtime



Overlooking the flower and herb beds



Our cabin in front of the pond



Weeding the spinach

 

An eagle flew so close over my head I felt the air move around me-
They are everywhereeeee. And sea lions too!



May 2-4 @ The Harbour in Nanaimo, Van Island

 

Working in Comox Valley, Van Island. We did it all- Built these irrigation lines,
grew the seedlings, planted the currants,.. Livin on the river all summer!



Over in Vancouver for the day



@ a party in Nanaimo

 

Me, working with honey bees!<3  Its SO COOL

Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2011



I had a great time at the Conference. There are several days you can attend, but most growers working full-time will choose one day to attend that best suits their interests, but minimizes their time away from the greenhouse.

 

Speaker Talks are 1/2 - 1 hour long



The day that I chose, I was able to meet up with some affiliates of mine, co-workers, and professors from College and other alumni, it worked out perfectly. The speaker sessions are always featuring really great leaders in the industry, and I always find something that interests me. 


Nicole Stewart of Crop Defenders with
their display of biologicals



New varieties of tomatoes



The Dramm Booth

 

Hangin out with Rijk Zwaans Vegetable Lady!

Planting Hydroponic Peppers



312,500 pepper plants freshly planted in Coco

We just planted our new crop! Hydroponic Peppers, Round 2. More pics from this year and the new crop to come..