I just got a new one of these for 100$ on facebook the other day. I’m trying to maximize it’s use & I have a few questions in general. I’m in 6b US/midwest. I have a couple of hardy pomegranates that I’m trying to over winter, start some seeds, and maybe grow some cold hardy plants a bit longer. I know I probably should’ve thought more before I bought this…
1. Bracing: Should I brace the inside with 2x4s or something similar? I plan on caulking the panels to help retain heat and add some strength. I’ve also thought about adding some kind of base to help the structure hold together. I have lots of extra bricks & pea gravel
2. Insulation / Heating: Should I add a couple of 55 gallon water drums to hold in heat? I’ve also seen bubble wrap + other minor insulation things. I don’t need it “hot”, I just want to keep the temperature above 10-15 F (-10ish C).
3. Overheating: Do I need a fan to prevent over heating in the summer instead of just opening the vents / door?
4. Any other lessons that you have that I can learn from
5. Also, the question I guess I should’ve asked first. Is this greenhouse any good to begin with?
railgons
I have a 6×8 of similar construction with a few years under its belt. I could type a lot, but I actually just remembered I owe a few other people the same info.
DM me and I can send you the info as well. You’ve got the right idea for sure. 👍
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I just got a new one of these for 100$ on facebook the other day. I’m trying to maximize it’s use & I have a few questions in general. I’m in 6b US/midwest. I have a couple of hardy pomegranates that I’m trying to over winter, start some seeds, and maybe grow some cold hardy plants a bit longer. I know I probably should’ve thought more before I bought this…
1. Bracing: Should I brace the inside with 2x4s or something similar? I plan on caulking the panels to help retain heat and add some strength. I’ve also thought about adding some kind of base to help the structure hold together. I have lots of extra bricks & pea gravel
2. Insulation / Heating: Should I add a couple of 55 gallon water drums to hold in heat? I’ve also seen bubble wrap + other minor insulation things. I don’t need it “hot”, I just want to keep the temperature above 10-15 F (-10ish C).
3. Overheating: Do I need a fan to prevent over heating in the summer instead of just opening the vents / door?
4. Any other lessons that you have that I can learn from
5. Also, the question I guess I should’ve asked first. Is this greenhouse any good to begin with?
I have a 6×8 of similar construction with a few years under its belt. I could type a lot, but I actually just remembered I owe a few other people the same info.
DM me and I can send you the info as well. You’ve got the right idea for sure. 👍