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My HFGH is ready for Spring

16 years ago

Built this HFGH last Spring, but was a little late to get things started. This year me and the LL are ready to go. Just installed a propane heater, now need to be able to aford the gas. Ordered 3 rolls of bubble insulation from Charlies and it's on the way. Hope that helps.

Take a look at my site. There are some pointers that may help you newbies out.

Enjoy.

Joe

Here is a link that might be useful: HFGH assembly progress

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mudhouse_gw
16 years ago
Joe, great site. I sure recognize the befuddled looks on the faces of the ladies poring over the manual (DH and I had that same expression, but I think your group looks a good deal calmer than we were.) Your finished shelves and potting bench are great too. It sure does look like you are all ready for spring!

And wow, your Irish potting shed is just plain beautiful, as is your whole garden setting. I have bookmarked your site to see future progress! Really nice photos.
Sheri
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joeurda
Original Author
16 years ago
Sheri,

Thanks for the comments. I plan on taking some more pics of construction details. Just got the heater in, now I need a 100# tank to supply it.

I have checked over your blog and found a lot of info that I wished I was aware of last year. I have recently gone over your info again. Great job.

Keep in touch.

Joe
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rosepedal
16 years ago
Hi Joe,
Congrats on your completion. I love the pics and the comments you added. Wishing you lots of flowers and veggies. Barb
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jodik_gw
16 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your HFGH go from pieces to completion... well done! Thank you for sharing your experience! I wish you and the LL many happy days of greenhouse growing!

We just purchased the 10' x 12' model, and will be constructing it this coming spring... I'm really glad to know that it was money well spent... we have the boxes sitting in the garage, awaiting warmer days and a leveled place to begin the building process!

I, too, have bookmarked your site, and am looking forward to future photos and comments!
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joeurda
Original Author
16 years ago
Jodik,

Spring is just around the corner. I see that you are in zone 5 too. Where abouts?

I just received my shipment of bubblewrap and I'm in the process of applying it. Hope to save on fuel.

Post some pics and you proceed in your construction. Make a party out of it.

Joe

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