Greenhouses anyone?

milkmansdaughter

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Sent don't you build it instead? Our 12'x16' greenhouse cost us less to build than two of those tiny ones would cost unless you're getting them practically free...
 

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I've been wanting one for years... I would like to run my 15x50 spring/fall garden in the winter. So I guess that would be more a high tunnel than a green house wouldn't it?
 

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The frame I have waiting to be put up is the high tunnel type.

I ordered this today. Supposed to be here December 5. It will go on the screened porch where I can plug in grow lights and a small electric heater when needed. It is for starting seeds. I always have trays of seedlings in the "garden" tub, on the table, anywhere I can put them. This will be much better then having them scattered all over the house.

If I built a frame of wood, it would be more permanent and I don't want a permanent structure. I can take this one down and put it back in the box until I need it again.



https://www.overstock.com/Home-Gard...duct.html?keywords=24163911&searchtype=Header
 

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The frame I have waiting to be put up is the high tunnel type.

I ordered this today. Supposed to be here December 5. It will go on the screened porch where I can plug in grow lights and a small electric heater when needed. It is for starting seeds. I always have trays of seedlings in the "garden" tub, on the table, anywhere I can put them. This will be much better then having them scattered all over the house.

If I built a frame of wood, it would be more permanent and I don't want a permanent structure. I can take this one down and put it back in the box until I need it again.



https://www.overstock.com/Home-Gard...duct.html?keywords=24163911&searchtype=Header

That looks great for seed starting. I build a indoor seed table. It's basically 3 shelves that holds 4 trays each. Each shelf has four 4' florescent lights mixed warm and cool white colors for a full spectrum of light.
 

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We downsized from a 2500 square foot brick home to a 1500 square foot double wide. There isn't anywhere "inside" to put a seed table. So this tower thing ought to do the trick and I can put it on the porch.
 

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One of my husband's buddies is a carpenter so we made a deal with him last year (barter and trade, not cash!) to build this greenhouse for us:

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http://www.ana-white.com/2012/05/plans/barn-greenhouse

We changed the orientation of the roof panels to allow for better rain runoff and added a door and shelves. It's working great!
 

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Nice greenhouse Calista! I like it, have you used it yet?
 
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