My only thought is how much afternoon shade that tree is going to be throwing. Any idea how many hours of sun that spot actually gets? Some shade might not be a bad thing, depending what you want to grow.
Spoonbills
You want the long side, if there is one, facing south of you’re in the northern hemisphere.
ResistHistorical2721
That fence blocks the south exposure. If you want a season extender or year round use you really need a south exposure to get that low angle winter sun. (I’m assuming northern latitudes)
experiencedaydreamer
Can you alter the fence’s materials of construction to permit light passage? Say ranch panel or lattice such that the greenhouse will provide opaque privacy but you also get more southern exposure and thus sun?
Also dont toss the black barrels! Great thermal mass for heat/cooling and you could run a platform across for starts and potted plants, tomato trellis support, etc. And cover with polyfabric in early/late shoulder seasons and winter for a 2nd warmer microclimate. I could get radishes etc started in February in this manner and keep brassicas alive throughout…if I remembered to water in Jan.
Jared944
If this is a property line then you might want to check your setback requirements. I’m not allowed to build a structure within 15’ of the property line in my city.
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My only thought is how much afternoon shade that tree is going to be throwing. Any idea how many hours of sun that spot actually gets? Some shade might not be a bad thing, depending what you want to grow.
You want the long side, if there is one, facing south of you’re in the northern hemisphere.
That fence blocks the south exposure. If you want a season extender or year round use you really need a south exposure to get that low angle winter sun. (I’m assuming northern latitudes)
Can you alter the fence’s materials of construction to permit light passage? Say ranch panel or lattice such that the greenhouse will provide opaque privacy but you also get more southern exposure and thus sun?
Also dont toss the black barrels! Great thermal mass for heat/cooling and you could run a platform across for starts and potted plants, tomato trellis support, etc. And cover with polyfabric in early/late shoulder seasons and winter for a 2nd warmer microclimate. I could get radishes etc started in February in this manner and keep brassicas alive throughout…if I remembered to water in Jan.
If this is a property line then you might want to check your setback requirements. I’m not allowed to build a structure within 15’ of the property line in my city.