Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of providing trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a family service, were devoted not only to our clients however to being excellent stewards of the Earth and neighborhood,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths excellent, excellent grandson. That dedication to sustainability has triggered Baumans to gradually buy energy effectiveness for more than a years– cutting yearly gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and delivering yearly energy expense savings of approximately $42,200.
Last year, when it was time to install a brand-new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse supplier OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a big space with two bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature in the greenhouse remains rather continuous,” said Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying outstanding light quality for plant development. Roofing vents in each bay allow for natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal drape, which Baumans plans to set up in the future.
Due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation, the greenhouse is expected to save an approximated $10,700 in annual natural gas costs compared to single-wall construction. Baumans got an Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentive of $2,400 to assist offset the added cost.
Baumans has actually received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust rewards. “We take benefit of Energy Trusts offerings every chance we get. Feel confident, well be doing more tasks in the future,” said Bauman.
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