Just about finished my greenhouse with no plans just an idea in m head.
I went to check the price of lumber one day and walked out with 8 4×4 posts and suddenly had a thought that I may be in over m head with costs. The next day I built my frame and from that point on I had many more visits to the lumber store. I'm all in for about 2k cad.
I createed window vents and the vents are working wonderful. Haven't had any hot weather but when I need the between the wind and the windows it vents amazing.
I attached a 1/2" PEX pipe and tap for greenhouse irrigation and ran two 1/2 pipes along the top and bottom of the greenhouse. I still have to finalize the drip irrigation system but soon it will be hands off watering.
I am lucky enough to have great soil here so I sifted all soil in the greenhouse and added manure and compost. So far the veggies are loving it.
I started some of the seeds in pucks and transplanted them into the greenhouse. I've only lost 3 onions and 2 strawberries. Next year I will start the seeds earlier indoors with a lamp to get a better yield throughout the sunny months. I live in zone 8b so I can grow basically anything.
So far the greenhouse has been performing amazing and I am weeks ahead of my mother who sowed seeds the same day in a n outdoor raised bed.
I was able to harvest some bok choy last night and am looking forward to many future harvests!!
Here's to the green thumbs!!
by Kinger_89
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Congrats on an awesome job OP!
Very cool!