As I watch the closest thing I'll ever have to children (sorry mum) grow within the confines of a small box, I am reminded of my childhood I decide to make some additions.
First, I have bought a little gadget which tells me the temperature and humidity in there. The thermometer/hygrometer sits well in the hole cut from the top for the cords to run through and I have placed the sensor right amongst the seedlings so as to get an accurate estimation of conditions there. This save me from opening the box to squint at the candy thermometer I had propped in the corner every five minutes.
The keen observer might notice the seedlings have room mates, stay tuned for a post explaining that. A hint thou; they are hot, beautiful, and their legs go awllll the way up.
The other augmentation I constructed this weekend was an extender for the box. The idea was to be able to grow mature plants under lights too, requiring more space on that ol' Y axis. Luckily I thought to be further ripped-off buy buying several of these overpriced undermade boxes so I have a couple to spare for parts.
The concept is simple, as concepts tend to be. Stick the roof to the bottom and cut a hole through it. Now I am implying that something went wrong, and there is this long, funny story about the trials and tribulations of overcoming the obstacles I faced which turn out to be perfect analogies for my life, hence providing myself, and the loyal reader with a casually poignant life lesson. Now that I have spoiled the surprise, I'll skip to the photos.
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| Actually used a ruler today, basically a professional |
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| Straight cuts are no challenge, slight deviations make things interesting |
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| Jigsaws, so hardcore, always going against the grain |
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| Line it up, kinda |
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| Connect two, winner |
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| Convenient shelf for tiny awkwardly shaped things |
You may think I have tripled my manliness by buying the third power tool, however I borrowed one from a mate for the weekend. Now I need one.
I suppose this could be extended further, or possibly sideways with some ingenuity. If I had the time, money, skills, patience, materials, work-force, certifications and insurances I might even sell these as modular components for an infinitely large growbox.
Watch out for the preview of things to come. Some fun things on the way :)
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