Field Notes
A working journal from the farmers behind CT Greenhouse: guidance, advice, and hard-won lessons.
BFG Supply Alternatives for Commercial Growers (2026)
BFG SUPPLY ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS (2026) By Toby Fischer, Co-owner, CT Greenhouse · Updated August 2026 Searches for BFG Supply alternatives jumped in late July 2026, and growers
By Toby Fischer · Aug 4th 2026
Where to Buy Greenhouse Supplies When Your Distributor Is Changing Hands
WHERE TO BUY GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES WHEN YOUR DISTRIBUTOR IS CHANGING HANDS By Toby Fischer, Co-owner, CT Greenhouse · Updated August 2026 If you've been wondering where to buy greenhouse su
NRCS High Tunnel Requirements: The CPS 325 Checklist for 2026
NRCS HIGH TUNNEL REQUIREMENTS: THE CPS 325 CHECKLIST FOR 2026 By Toby Fischer, Co-owner, CT Greenhouse · Updated July 2026 If you're planning to use NRCS funding for
How to Pay for an NRCS High Tunnel Before Reimbursement Arrives
HOW TO PAY FOR AN NRCS HIGH TUNNEL BEFORE REIMBURSEMENT ARRIVES By Toby Fischer, Co-owner, CT Greenhouse · Updated July 2026 Your NRCS contract is signed and the funding is real, but
NRCS High Tunnel Eligibility: Do You Qualify?
NRCS High Tunnel Eligibility: Do You Qualify? By Toby Fischer, Co-owner, CT Greenhouse · Updated June 2026 If you grow crops in the ground and you're wondering whether the USDA
Best High Tunnel for an NRCS Grant: Grower, Plus, or Pro?
Best High Tunnel for an NRCS Grant: Grower, Plus, or Pro? Once you've confirmed you qualify for an NRCS grant, the next question is which high tunnel to build. The reassuring news is that there's
NRCS High Tunnel Grant: The Complete Guide for Growers (2026)
NRCS HIGH TUNNEL GRANT: THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR GROWERS (2026) By Toby Fischer, Co-owner, CT Greenhouse · Updated July 2026 Looking to extend your growing season without break
Planning Before Building: Lessons from CTG Growers
How smart infrastructure sequencing and siting can save time, money, and stress down the road Before you pour concrete or pound your first post, ask yourself one big question: “How will this wh
Maximizing Your Growing Space: The Complete Guide to Greenhouse Trellising
Every high tunnel or greenhouse contains untapped vertical potential. Professional trellising transforms your growing space into a three-dimensional environment that dramatically increases yield whil
Why Shade Cloth Matters More Than You Think
Why Shade Cloth Deserves a Place in Your Greenhouse Plan Ask any seasoned grower and they’ll tell you: temperature control inside a greenhouse isn’t just a summer battle—it’s a
Greenhouse Temperature Control
When you’ve been farming long enough, you can feel it in your bones—when the corner of your house gets too warm or a cold draft sneaks in under the roll-ups. But as greenhouses grow more
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