The Green House is very simple to build, if you have some simple construction knowledge and tools. I will give you some basic ideas on how I did it. First of all, I build two. One with PVC pipe and the other one with Wire Cattle Panels. The PVC Pipe one goes like this. It is 12 by 18. It can be larger, next year plans are in the work for a 12 by 40+. I experience alot of wind, so I made it stronger than needed. First I made a 12 x 18 box out of 1 x 6. Then I dug 4 holes in the corners for a 2.5 foot 4 x 4 post. Then screwed the box to the posts. Then cut 1.5 inch PVC pipe cut 6 inches long every 4 feet on each side. Next take a 1 inch pvc pipe that is 20 feet long and bend it into a hoop. I stress buying 20 foot lengths. I tried to glue 2 tens together and it was just a pain. Two people are nice, but one person can do it. Drill two holes through the pipe and 1.5 inch pipe and attach the hoops to the box with long screws. Optional part, I ran a 3/4 inch pipe down the middle and bolted it to the hoops. It made it very rigid. On the ends is the tricky part. They can be done many ways. I framed up a couple rectangles and mounted some old storm windows that I picked up for free. Then made the door out of a scrap piece of chipboard. Prior to attaching the doors and window, the plastic needs to go one. I used a 6 mil piece that was 20 by 25. It was not fancy greenhouse plastic, just the stuff in a hardware store. 6 mil is the best, I wouldn't go for 4 mil, waste of time. I attached one side of the plastic to the outside of the box with staples. Then sandwiched it on to the side of the box with a 1 by 4. The boards ran the whole length of the building. Pull the plastic over the hoops and pull it tight too, then sandwiched it. Then pull the ends around and wrap them through the window rectangles and sandwiched the windows on and put 1x4 sandwiched on the bottom. I attached two short ropes over the outside of the plastic and attached to the sides of the box, this stopped the "Balloon Affect". Watch the temps, it can get very hot in the sun. One day it was 45 outside and windy. It was 90 plus at 10:00 in the morning. If the plastic rips, fix it with clear duct tape or clear packing tape. Attach it to both sides, if you can. I had a rip in a 45 mile wind storm. I was able to tape it back togther and it held great! The smaller one is the same process. Made a box, set posts, bend cattle panels over, attach to the box (on the inside), put black pipe insulation over the ends of the panels to avoid ripping the plastic, cover with plastic, sandwich the sides, finish the ends and enjoy. A high tunnel can be made very easily. Google "High Tunnel" and you will find out some really good info. These two little building have survived alot. Two tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, 2 weeks fo 30+ mph wind, 5 inches of rain (in 1.5 hours), 50-65 mph winds. I think they are the greatest things ever!

I am looking for books on herbs,aromatherapy,greenhouses etc published within the last few years.The books I have for trade are below. BOOKS Waterscaping by Judy Glattstein Plants and Ideas for Natural and Created Water Gardens Garden Way Publishing Book 184 page pb,library discard,good cond Water Gardening by Ken Druse Burpees American Gardening Series 89 page pb,library discard,fair cond Discovering Wild Plants by Janice Schofield,large hardback with dj,350 pages covers Alaska,Western Canada,The Northwest 190 color photos,recipes,how to use in bath/body products The Southern Garden by Elizabeth Lawrence,exc condition hardback with dj,1991 edition The author believes gardening in the middle South, where seasons have no definite boundaries but merge imperceptibly, could and should be a year-round pleasure. She takes us through the cycle of seasons, telling which plants are most suitable to which season. The book includes tables giving blooming dates of over eight hundred varieties of plants which were recorded over a period of years. Indoor Beauty with Vines by Jack Kramer,hardback,very good cond,1977,dj,75 pages Dr Greenfingers RX for Healthy,Vigorous Houseplants good cond,hardback,dj,1980,150 pages The Picture Encyclopedia of Small Plants by Jack Kramer,all you need to know to grow 500 varieties of small,dwarf,semi dwarf,miniature and bonsai like plants,hardback,dj,good condition, 1978, Crockett's Indoor Garden ,large paperback by James Crockett,good cond,313 pages, The Complete Book of Miniature Roses by Charles Fitch,hardback,good cond,dj,330 pages,1977 Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening,670 page HB,exc condition Introductory Horticulture,500 page hardback,college textbook Garden Crafts The Art of Drying Plants and Flowers,small hardback Nature Crafts with a Microwave,lrg hb,120 pages 2 different Wheat Weaving booklets,one is 20 pages,one is 25 basic techniques and lots of specific projects

that is one absolutely beautiful box of gifts. You know how I love wood, and that board is just perfect. Don't be afraid to use it, though, wood is so forgiving, just a quick rub with fine sandpaper and some oil and it's good as new, maybe with a little more character even. I also think that linen towel looks soft and luxurious, like it was meant to be hendled and the napkins are gorgeous too. Enjoy everything, and Ann, you did a flawless job of choosing items for Karen. Annie

Here is a pic of him rolling out : this is ravioli he made but you can see thickness here...this is how he rolls for the lasagna too setting 5 on ours ( different machines have different numbers) : And YES marti he does all the cleanup too ! It can be any filling you like...think spinach and a bechamel sauce or artichoke hearts and pesto...you can do anything you like. The very thin layers really make it more creative. So no it doesn't need to be spicy. Marcolo is right. DH used to mix it up in the food processor but the last few batches have been a pile of flour on the counter and by the time it is kneaded the counter is clean...he uses the butcher block top on the island. Works great . There is a fine line on how wet you make the dough. If you don't get that right then it really is hard to roll/cut. Better to be too firm than too wet...so says the former not as good at making pasta DW ! cat: next time we are up there R says he will make this for J...that's a promise !! pta mom : come on over...we will feed you . Or better yet make the lasagna :)