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Transforming an Abandoned Water Tank into a Greenhouse: Part 1



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43 Comments

  1. Very interesting. I enjoyed listening to you two working out the plan. So….the cistern = glass house = greenhouse? And the top of the trench is the level of what will be the floor? Will the iron-glass piece then sit on the low wall that Marc mentioned?

    My grandfather was a civil engineer. This subject fascinates me. 😊

  2. You are both amazing! Marc’s ability to envision what could be and your technical ability to help design it. And of course, Juliette with her garden tools and Clement as your assistant. The greenhouse is going to be sooo helpful.

  3. Oh I love this project! I am an active gardener and I’m looking forward to seeing this greenhouse come to life. From Nova Scotia, east coast Canada

  4. Brilliant! Marc & Amy beautifully complement each other. Amy's archeology background means she can interpret and draw the schematics and Marc's many agrarian skills mean they don't have to hire a surveyor! ❤ The beautiful little ones are having such fun in their natural wonderland. I am always intrigued to see the various equipment used in your area. So different from what I see in the Midwest USA. I want that little digger!!!!😍

  5. Juliet and her garden tools was on a mission 😂😂😂Both she and Clement are adorable and growing up fast. What an incredible project episode on building the foundation for your greenhouse. It’s gonna be amazing. Looking forward to seeing the progress in future vlogs 😍😘

  6. Why not pour a slab from the water tank to infront of the glass greenhouse so you can have a table outside for potting on nice weather days and will give you a flat level area.

  7. I have been waiting a long time to see the greenhouse project and it's going to be a big one 💪

  8. So interesting and impressive. You two are so multi-talented. I didn't envy Margot going down into the cistern! x

  9. Wonder what else Marc will think up to use all his toys?!! 😉😉😉
    It's going to be amazing to have the greenhouse! Great to see an old structure being reused 😀💜

  10. I didn't understand anything about what you were up to, Lol! I was amazed at the end when you showed your drawing. How do you know how to do these things?

  11. As a gardening enthusiast, I am really interested in this build and success with growth of vegetables, flowers, herbs. My 8 x10 greenhouse, I do love, it gets so hot in the summer months with the door wide open and the gas windows open. I had the option of an extractor fan, I opted out because of price. I start my seedlings in zip lock bags on a heat pad, then transfer to pots. Great success with this method. ❤️❤️🇨🇦

  12. 😮whooaaa! I didn't know phones had LIDAR – that's amazing! ♥
    Just love old greenhouses and orangeries – so pleased that you rescued it
    So the concrete cellar floor's been removed!? I see why you've been too busy to YT 😄👍

  13. It is great to see progress on the agricultural side of things as well as on the home and hearth side. I look forward to seeing the stages of the build. You probably mentioned it already at some point, but I am assuming the long wall of the greenhouse faces south? Will the two greenhouses be adjacent or on opposite sides of the property? Great work on the planning side!

  14. Marc did great on the measurements, and I loved Amy's phone application! I love seeing the kids helping out. How did Marc learn to use the measuring equipment? I really like the greenhouse plan. I do have one question. Where is the doorway going to get into the greenhouse? Did you say it was going to be in the water tank? This is good, so you keep window space. Great job on the video! I love the soil content analysis and the greenhouse's planning. You guys are doing great. Thank you for the video!!!

  15. Such a fascinating process!! Great job, everyone!!! Even Clement and Juliette are pitching in, and doing their part!! They already understand that it takes 'work' to get what you want, done. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Would you please come and build MY greenhouse in Napoleon, Missouri, USA?!?!? 🙃😉

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