Started my greenhouse about a month ago. Failed at my first attempt at a plot in the lawn( did it north to South, wanted east to west). Also needed to raise it because I was too tall for the cheap Amazon 30×10 we got($250?)
Re-sod cut and rototilled new plot raised it by 6inches with some leftover cement blocks from demolishing our shed. Got some free topsoil to bury the vinyl above ground and 80 bags of topsoil (probably 60 used here).
What's impressed me the most is the community! Already ive gotten over 20 free plans/seeds from various sources and over half of the stuff ive use has been free. 220 for topsoil 250 for greenhouse. Everything else free.
<600$ for everything
Now im hoping it justb actually grows and works.Please share any pointers or advice for my setup 🙂 even more so, tell me if im messing anything up😅
Seeds/ plants so far…
African cayenne, butternut squash,black beauty squash,cucumber,lemon cucumber, Italian heirloom tomatoes, sliver tomatoes, generic beans, pinto beans, kale, bok choy, corn, peas, Hungarian peppers, banana peppers, zucchini,cherry radish
Pictures featuring greenhouse, me and my daughter 😅
by makes_waves
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Nice!
I don’t have much advice to share but just came here to say that this is so wholesome!
Great job! Cant wait to see it once everything start growing!
So cool great job! It really looks great.
What are your plans for watering?
Soaker hoses on a hose bib timer is relatively cheap way of ensuring consistency.
Also mulch is a great plan. You can use leaves gathered from a local forested area, or get a hay bale whatever the case, it can help retain water and as it breaks down at nutrition to your soil.
Put down cardboard just plain brown non shiny without the tape down in the center and then a layer of wood chips 4-6inches thick it’ll suppress weeds and every 2yrs or so you can turn in over onto the garden beds for compost
Anyone know of a link for this setup?
Curious about the price.
How was the sod remover? I’m renting one for the first time on Tuesday. I’m a bit freaked out by it.
I have about 1200-1500 sqft of sod to remove…how long did it take to remove yours? Looks like it is 30×10?
How much was that greenhouse ? I have been wanting to put one in my back yard just don’t want to spend too much
What garden zone are you in and what’s your primary goal for the structure. Any plans for water or power or eventually in later stages. This seems like a great start but realize the hotter months of the year require air flow and shade cloth. Take notes, enjoy the process and thanks for sharing! Cheers and good luck.
I love, love, love it at first sight!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m inspired and motivated from looking at this over & over again! May you continue to be blessed!!!❤️
Great job! It is also great your little one was part of it!