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I’ve been looking into getting a greenhouse for a couple of months now and narrowed it down to two options:

One is from YourGreenhouses – 10 x 20 ft, galvanized steel frame, double-wall panels, and right now they’re running a 40% off preorder deal at $1,983 delivered. Includes 3 free add-ons and ships before the next growing season.

The other is the Sigma 20 from Planta – about the same size and materials, similar wind/snow ratings, but goes for $3,050 on sale (normally $3,360). The only thing is that the shipping costs are added at the checkout for ~400 USD, while YourGreenhouses offers free shipping.

On paper they seem pretty similar. Has anyone tried either one? Is there something that justifies the $1,000+ price difference with the Sigma?

Planted this mulberry a week ago (late seedling delivery) and it looks real bad. Is this root rot? Fungal infection? Too much water?

I assume it’s a goner.

I dump my ducks’s pool daily (and chicken waterers) and want to add trees or shrubs for shade. What plants can handle this heavily pooped water?

Desert, zone 9

I’m at a bit of a pivot point in my career and finally have a chance to divert my current career in tech (which I more or less dispise). I am looking for something that’s a bit of a cross and have been narrowing it down to systems engineering, or landscape architecture. With a focus on conservation and sustainability.

Now I’ve seen some landscaping architect firms do permaculture designs. Or similar with native plants, sustainability, horticulture etc. This seems like a dream job, something I’d finally give my all and wake up for. Does anyone have any experience in this? Or landscape design or system’s engineering focused on gardens?! Any thoughts or advice would be so appreciated. I’m trying to figure out if I’m imagining a career that doesn’t really exist.