My new Greenhouse

lonmower

13 years ago

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Here is a link that might be useful: My New Greenhouse

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lonmower
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13 years ago
The previous link had really poor quality...use this one (below)

Here is a link that might be useful: My New Greenhouse
gardener1
13 years ago
Nice GH, I'll bet you already have plans to make it bigger. I did before my first year was even over. I love this type of gardening. Mine was 10 x 16 x 12 ft high and this year it will be 20 x 16 x 12. Craigslist has provided me with all my free windows and even though it looks kind of like a hobo shack it works great and thats what I care about. I had my best year with tomatoes and cucumbers. I'm going to be adding alot more veggies this year. So far I have spent only $220 dollars in building it. That is crazy isn't it? Cheaper than a HFGH and will last way longer. All walls are windows from ground to ceiling and the ceiling is made from clear polyethelyne 6 panels at $20 bucks a piece and I had to buy some 2x4s for the trusses. But that is all the money I have spent besides the gas money to go and get the windows. Which wasn't much they were all local. You may want to consider this as I see you have some hoop houses in the backround. It's amazing what you can get for free these days if you put in the time to make it work. Remember craigslist free section. I know you will enjoy your new greenhouse it's beautiful.
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Chris is right! No sleeping late! To learn what the temps are going to do, I'd consider going to Walmart ASAP and buying an inexpensive thermometer with a remote sensor. Put the sensor in the empty greenhouse and get in the habit of seeing what the temps do, day and night, with the zipper open and closed. Any GH (and especially small ones) are challenging when it comes to regulating temps...they get very hot in the day (as you've already guessed.) At night, it's understandable to think that the temp inside would be warmer than the temp outside, but I think you'll find it's about the same inside as out, unless you add heat, which is really hard to do in the small units. My 10x12 polycarbonate GH works the same way, which is why I fling open the doors in the morning, and use electric heaters at night! If you get a handle on what the temp challenges will be (day and night) then you may be able to devise ways to deal with some of the fluctuations. I'm just thinking a good start would be to get thermometers in there and start learning what you're dealing with. I've only had my GH about 7 months...get ready for the learning curve! Like almost any tool, it takes a while to figure out how to use it to your best advantage. :-)
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I live in Zone 8a, and we have occasional winter nighttime lows to 20F (potential for lower), and many in the 30s. I grow orchids, and need to maintain temps above 50F which unfortunately is not always possible given my current temporary setup. (I'm learning that my collection can handle cooler temperatures, but it's certainly not good for them!) Depending upon what one is trying to grow, and the minimum nighttime temps one is trying to maintain, a storm door might be fine. What also needs to be factored is the type of heating being considered. If BTUs are not an issue and there are plenty being generated, then one wouldn't need to be so concerned with the R-value of the door. If Hank is building his own gh, he already has the tools, I would presume (saw, power drill), and constructing a door would be no more difficult than setting/leveling the foundation, etc. The most expensive part of building a door would be the polycarbonate piece fitted to the door frame -- maybe $50? The lumber, weatherstripping, hinges, and latch possibly another $25. I know from my own plans for a better gh that the additional cost for a storm door would be something I couldn't justify. Also, many of the orchids I grow require a lot of light, and a door which allows the maximum of light through would be important. I'll need to place my door on the east wall, so this is an issue for me, but maybe not for others. I guess we don't know enough of the details of this project -- minimum temps, what he wants to grow, etc. -- to give better answers...
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Inside the greenhouse Sweetlee tangerine tree in ground, 3 hardy chicago fig trees in 5 gallon buckets, and above 2 bell pepper plants in stack of 3 cans 1 gallon each can. A cherry tomato at the very bottom of the picture above. ************************************************************ The other sweetlee tangerine tree in ground at the east end of the greenhouse. ******************************************************************** This is a 30 gallon Meyer lemon and a 5 gallon hardy chicago fig. ********************************************************* This is the other Meyer lemon tree in the greenhouse. The gallon food tins to the right have spinach seeds. There are 23 spinach cans total. ******************************************************** Meyer lemon pollinated. ************************************************** The last picture is my sweetlee in a 30 gallon container. This picture was taken before the west wall had any glass. The video link shows more detail of the inside and plants of the GH Steve Here is a link that might be useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8-nVd3r8vw
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lonmower
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13 years ago
Gardener1...I hear you on the size (thing) I am renter and the landlord was not totally committed to this project until it was done. So we kept it small.

The windows on the sides were free. The roof is recycled patio doors (thermal) I got for $15 each. Originally I wanted the windows to be the (whole) sides...but now I am happy the way it is. So much light comes in from the top and I use the bottom space (on one side) for storage. The other side is a raised bed. Not sure what I will grow in that...but I am thinking about lettuces to start the season. Here in western Oregon we will still have plenty of freezing nights with some snow forecast in a few days.

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