Hendrix Greenhouses
Paris Crossing, Summer 2003
Hendrix High Tunnel
Summer 2003
Hendrix Greenhouses Paris Crossing, Summer 2003 |
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| Jerry and Linda Hendrix are mainstays of the North Vernon Farmer’s Market. | Project team arrives for a visit at the Hendrix farm. |
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| Jerry and Linda have been successful producing hanging baskets and bedding plants. | The flowers and transplants have been grown in heated plastic-covered houses. |
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| The Hendrix have built three wood frame greenhouses and are now trying metal frames. | Shade cloth is used to cover part of the second of the larger wooden houses. |
Hendrix High TunnelSummer 2003 |
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| The plastic side vents of this wooden greenhouse are lowered with a hand crank. | Jerry cranks down the side vent flap for cross ventilation at ground level. |
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| Early staked tomatoes in new high tunnel will be ready for market 5 weeks early. | A new high tunnel was constructed up the hill from the greenhouse complex. |
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| David, Jules, and Bud discuss deer problems with the Hendrixes. | Terraced planting beds fit the hilly terrain of Southern Jennings County. |
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