Field Notes
A working journal from the farmers behind CT Greenhouse: guidance, advice, and hard-won lessons.
Greenhouse Covering Materials: Types, Lifespan, and How to Choose
Updated October 2026 The covering you pick does three jobs at once: it sets how much light reaches the crop, how much heat the house holds overnight, and how many seasons pass before you re-cover. A
By Toby Fischer · Oct 21st 2026
BFG Supply Alternatives for Commercial Growers (2026)
BFG SUPPLY ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS (2026) By Toby Fischer, Co-owner, CT Greenhouse · Updated August 17, 2026 Update, August 17, 2026: BFG Supply is reportedly preparing a Chapter
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
Best High Tunnel for an NRCS Grant: Grower, Plus, or Pro?
Updated October 2026 Choosing the best high tunnel for an NRCS grant starts once you know you qualify for the program. From there it's a practical decision about your site. This guide covers what NR
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
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