Greenhouse advice please!
I should also mention that I was looking at an 8x12 kit with opaque panels from Costco.
-
360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Sep 16, 2012http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/prod1;ft1_greenhouses_accessories-ft1_small_hobby_greenhouses;d34c89c.html You want to look at a kit that provides good ventilation. You can insulate in the winter by placing bales of straw or bags of mulch that you can use in your gardens next spring. Place them on the outside, going about half way up, stacking them and you can go as high as safety allows on the north side of your structure. I am sure you know your placement is also important when you put your greenhouse up. But here is an excellent publication by W.Virginia County Extension if you need to brush up http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/greenhou/building.htmHelpful Reply
-
-
Douglas Hunt on Sep 17, 2012You will find a good wrap-up of all the considerations relating to a home greenhouse here: http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=6071Helpful Reply
-
-
KMS Woodworks on Sep 17, 2012When we ran our greenhouse up here in the mountain we were able to stretch the season by just a few weeks. One big issue with green houses is the temp spike during sunny times...just like in a passive solar home, the prudent use of solar thermal mass can greatly help in this area. I have seen some designs where large bank of water tanks were used to capture the heat...which was then was released at night to moderate the swings.Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
Opinions please, outdoor aviary or greenhouse?
I bought this huge bird cage to use as an outdoor aviary for my birds but they have their own room and the bird cage has a few holes here and there that needs to be p... See more
How do I stop my greenhouse windows from Leaking?
How do I use old pallets as floor of my greenhouse?
Wanting to use my free pallets as floor as my backyard greenhouse. I am having them sit directly on dirt - elevated floor and free. Besides filling in gaps in board... See more
Need color ideas for house exterior; house has dark green metal roof.
Planning to paint house exterior this fall and need color ideas. House has dark green metal roof with sort of hunter green roof trim. Was painted a pale yellow in y... See more
I bought a house with tile countertop. How can I cover and hide grout?
I want to have a nice countertop and cupboards but apparently tile was on sale so they put it every where. Is there a way I can cover and replace without getting rid... See more
What color front door works with a white house and green roof?
I have a cape cod style house that has 2 doors that face the street. The roof color is dark green. The house is white with white trim. Any suggestions on what to pain... See more