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How to build a greenhouse by samsaraski

"I finally finished my greenhouse made of reclaimed spruce."

How I did it: Considering I had no plans to go with...it turned out alright.  I currently have Pinot Noir Vines, Tomato, peppers and a ton of herbs growing inside.

Lessons & tips: The only thing I'd change is the glazing (Solexx is not a very good product). 

Resources: The internet


 

May 31, 11:44AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer



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funki_sock_munki is trying to figure out life, the universe & everything

It took me
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It made me
a bit disappointed

How I did it: For about $24 I was able to buy enough supplies to put up a cedar stick frame around two beds and cover them will 6 mil sheeting to extend the seasons a bit. It's a long ways from having a 'real' greenhouse, but it will help a bit in the meantime and hopefully give us a bigger winter veggie crop. It turned out kind of ugly though, and I'm sure the neighbors think it's an eyesore. I hope to build a real one some day when I have more time. … Read how I did it…

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    samsaraski is turning over a new leaf.

    Greenhouse: Day 5 3 months ago

    The weather broke for a bit today. I finished the benches inside and got started on the drains around the perimeter. I made a door and hung it…but I really don’t like it. I started some seeds: Tomato, peppers, rosemary, thyme and I moved my pinot noir vines inside. I still need to do the floor and pipe in water and power…but it’s close :)

    Mar 30, 12:09AM PDT | 5 cheers | 1 comment


    samsaraski is turning over a new leaf.

    Greenhouse Day 4 3 months ago

    I made the drive to a greenhouse supply store and purchased my Solexx panels. I was bummed that they were so expensive…because up till now everything had no real cost. Then yesterday I went to work putting the sheeting and poly panels up. I finished everything but the door. I’ll have to wait until the weather gets better to do any more work. I don’t mind the rain…but today is ridiculous! A quick note on design theory: I went inside today to check for leaks and noticed that the floor (still just dirt) was saturated with rain water flowing under the footing…I’ll have to trench in a french drain around the perimeter to stop that from happening every time it rains.

    Mar 28, 11:12AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    samsaraski is turning over a new leaf.

    Greenhouse: Day 3 3 months ago

    I milled more lumber and framed a Gambrel-style roof. I still have to plan out the benches and venting…but it’s coming along. I will go into the city and buy the glazing in the next few days or so. Tomatoes and Green beans and Strawberries…OH MY!

    Mar 25, 07:11PM PDT | 3 cheers | 0 comments


    samsaraski is turning over a new leaf.

    Greenhouse... 3 months ago

    Yesterday I milled up some of the salvage spruce into 1×3 lumber. I framed up the lower section of what will become the greenhouse. This section will be covered in regular siding…the rest in a doublewall poly. :)+

    Mar 25, 08:59AM PDT | 3 cheers | 0 comments


    samsaraski is turning over a new leaf.

    Ground Breaking 4 months ago

    So it’s early March and I’ve taken the tractor out and “broken ground”. But it’s also the Oregon coast and it rains ALOT. So…I’ve got the foundation laid out and the garden area graded….I just need to frame it up and attach the poly panels.

    Mar 12, 10:03AM PDT | 1 cheer | 1 comment


    samsaraski is turning over a new leaf.

    Untitled 5 months ago

    In this time of economic crisis…I shall grow some of my own food. This project compliments a couple of other goals nicely as well. Such as cooking and living a more healthy lifestyle.

    Jan 24, 10:57AM PST | 0 comments


    bushbabe gets her skates on!

    we've got lads of space, but no money 6 months ago

    any suggestions?

    Jan 03, 06:08PM PST | 0 comments


    AngelSpirit

    Going Green. 6 months ago

    Is this hinged more on location or will? The desire for fresh homegrown food shouldn’t be squashed by my not having my own backyard. The roommate might have no objection to friendly plants in the back.

    Jan 03, 06:06PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    funkybuns

    This looks good 14 months ago

    http://www.buildeazy.com/greenhouse.html

    But I’m not sure about using polythene…

    Apr 22, 2008, 09:40AM PDT | 0 comments


    kmom2468 is knee deep in the hooah!

    Going to retire this goal for the moment 18 months ago

    I will certainly revisit this in the future – and I know that SOMEDAY I absolutely WILL have one. But for now, I’m going to give up on this one.

    Jan 01, 2008, 09:04PM PST | 0 comments


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