Greenhouse

natedogg1026 · 11-16-2007, 11:19 PM

O.K. guys, here's some pics of my makeshift greenhouse that only cost 300 bucks. It was made of sliding glass doors (that i got for free) and a ten dollar door. I put up flashing, shingled it, insulated it, trimmed it out in ceder, and sealed every single crack with caulk. It's on the south east corner of my house so it does pretty good on light. All in all it serves it's purpose sheltering my Siam, Hanging ferns, Spider plant, upright ee's,Super dwarf, Orinata, and several seedlings. It stays about 80-85 in the day and 70 at night. I use a space heater for supplemental heat and have an oscillating fan on the roof. So far its working great and thing are actually growing. I think my Orinata is about to flower!! Just thought I'd share my excitement with you. In about 2 year its coming down to make way for a real aluminum frame greenhouse that will be about 4x as big but for now it's in the budget and it will help with my seasonal depression just being able to see my plants.

D_&_T · 11-16-2007, 11:27 PM

looks good might try that here

SOCALROCKER · 11-16-2007, 11:37 PM

Wonderful planning and great idea.I must try something like that for my banana's.Awesome addition to your house,and it look's great.

Good luck with it,

Mitch

natedogg1026 · 11-16-2007, 11:42 PM

Thanx guys!

BGreen · 11-16-2007, 11:49 PM

Very nice Nate!
Looks like it will serve it's perpose well!

High_Brix · 11-17-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by natedogg1026

it will help with my seasonal depression just being able to see my plants.

I understand this statement, It is very true. Nice work!!

magicgreen · 11-17-2007, 01:30 PM

Very very nice Nate! Ive researched and I must seal up mine also.

Tangy · 11-17-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by magicgreen

Very very nice Nate! Ive researched and I must seal up mine also.

Very crafty of you. Looks good and the price was right........

momoese · 11-17-2007, 04:32 PM

That's cool! It looks like you could also heat it just by opening the door to your house and letting the warm interior air flow into the greenhouse. Nice job!

bencelest · 11-17-2007, 05:48 PM

My mind started in gear how I can do the same or improvise in my east/south window area for you gave me ideas how I can extend growing bananas full year.
Very nice job.

natedogg1026 · 11-17-2007, 10:25 PM

Thanx for all the nice compliments, you guys really made my day. Best of luck to everyone as winter is fast approaching! Yuk.

musa_monkey · 11-18-2007, 09:42 AM

Excellent, puts my shop bought thing to shame

microfarmer · 11-18-2007, 12:16 PM

Aww...you beat me to the punch...Yours looks great! I only hope I can build one as nice.

I have patio doors and recycled windows all ready to build into a greenhouse. I just need to shop for the lumber...

And erect it of course...

You have raised the bar on cheap ... er .. uhh ... low cost greenhouses. Not to mention building green using recycled products. Back to the plans for some tweaks...

Thanks for posting it!!

P.s. Have you any other cheap...er...low cost garden ideas??

D_&_T · 11-18-2007, 12:20 PM

dont forget the permits

natedogg1026 · 11-18-2007, 09:25 PM

No permits for me, i'm in the county!

Kylie2x · 11-21-2007, 05:39 PM

NATE!!! That is awsome!! you did a great job.. Thanks!!! now I have a renewed greenhouse envy...LOL We are gonna freeze tonight...

Kylie

valerie@flower · 11-21-2007, 08:49 PM

Nate your plants look cozy there. Another thing you can do is put in some shelves for other plants sort of like a greenhouse window effect.

Jim Rader · 11-24-2007, 09:36 PM

the Harbor frieght 10' x 12' is on sale for $600

I purchased one July 13, 2007, check out the pictures on my web site
www.rader.org

natedogg1026 · 11-24-2007, 11:17 PM

Jim,
That looks like a pretty nice greenhouse for the money! I didn't know Harbor Freight sold that type of stuff. Thanx for the insight and welcome aboard!
----------NATE

dpren3275 · 11-25-2007, 09:57 AM

Looks awesome! What a great job you did; enjoy....enjoy

11-16-2007, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
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SOCALROCKER California Nana Grower SOCALROCKER's Photo Gallery Location: Simi Valley,California Find me on the map! Zone: 9-11 Name: Mitch Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 BananaBucks : 1,798 Feedback: 2 / 100% Thanks: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Greenhouse Wonderful planning and great idea.I must try something like that for my banana's.Awesome addition to your house,and it look's great. Good luck with it, Mitch

11-16-2007, 11:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
natedogg1026 Banana addict natedogg1026's Photo Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6b Name: Nate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 616 BananaBucks : 8,345 Feedback: 2 / 100% Thanks: 134 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts Welcomes: 3	Re: Greenhouse Thanx guys! __________________ Banana's are a safe addiction. Right?Maybe I need classes.

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momoese Organic Mechanic momoese's Photo Gallery Location: West Los Angeles CA Find me on the map! Zone: zone 10 Name: Mitchel Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,953 BananaBucks : 28,566 Feedback: 9 / 100% Thanks: 32 Thanked 371 Times in 200 Posts Welcomes: 91	Re: Greenhouse That's cool! It looks like you could also heat it just by opening the door to your house and letting the warm interior air flow into the greenhouse. Nice job! __________________ Mitchel

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11-17-2007, 10:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
natedogg1026 Banana addict natedogg1026's Photo Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6b Name: Nate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 616 BananaBucks : 8,345 Feedback: 2 / 100% Thanks: 134 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts Welcomes: 3	Re: Greenhouse Thanx for all the nice compliments, you guys really made my day. Best of luck to everyone as winter is fast approaching! Yuk. __________________ Banana's are a safe addiction. Right?Maybe I need classes.

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Kylie2x Senior Member Kylie2x's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,059 BananaBucks : 3,643 Feedback: 20 / 100% Thanks: 134 Thanked 119 Times in 91 Posts Welcomes: 155	Re: Greenhouse NATE!!! That is awsome!! you did a great job.. Thanks!!! now I have a renewed greenhouse envy...LOL We are gonna freeze tonight... Kylie

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natedogg1026 Banana addict natedogg1026's Photo Gallery Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6b Name: Nate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 616 BananaBucks : 8,345 Feedback: 2 / 100% Thanks: 134 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts Welcomes: 3	Re: Greenhouse Jim, That looks like a pretty nice greenhouse for the money! I didn't know Harbor Freight sold that type of stuff. Thanx for the insight and welcome aboard! ----------NATE __________________ Banana's are a safe addiction. Right?Maybe I need classes.

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