latest greenhouse picture - Page 2

microfarmer · 12-15-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by High_Brix

2 layers. I used the strong Polycarbonate panels on the outside, then I wrapped the inside (or underside) with the cheap plastic stuff to help insulate it. I'm glad I used the panels because I have about 3 inches of snow and ice hanging over the edge.

Nice job!!

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Originally Posted by bencelest

Thanks a lot .
That's not high. It's affordable. compared to a ready made GH.
You help me a great lot.
Thanks!

Benny, I used the Suntuf corrugated panels for my back porch patio cover and am very satisfied with the result. I didn't see any of the double wall greenhouse panels, but think for us in CA, we can get by with just the corrugated Polycarbonate.

bencelest · 12-16-2007, 03:35 AM

Thanks for another good info Microfarmer. I aim to check on those panels. Thanks to both of you.
I bought me a pergola at Costco and my problem is how I can cover the top with clear something for my dwarf bananas.
My thoughts are if I can cover the top only my bananas will be protected for the winter and will continue to grow as long as I can keep the tempt above 54*F most of the time. I am now in the process of assembling this gadget.

51st state · 12-16-2007, 05:25 PM

looks like a great set up. how are you heating it?
71F must cost a fortune!
I've just been out to my ploytunnel, its -3C outside and +5C inside and I'm already dreading the next electric bill.

I've got a blow heater controlled by a remote radio stat set to 7C,. I'm planning on adding a humidistat controlled mister system in the spring. along with a timer controlled watering system.

can't wait for the days to start getting longer again.

frankthetank · 12-16-2007, 08:55 PM

How tall is the ceiling?

I wish i lived on top of a geothermal hot spring. Then i'd grow papayas and pineapples and mangoes!

bencelest · 12-17-2007, 12:57 AM

Microfarmer:
WE are lucky enough to be in a very good zone where we can see snow and rainy season and swim in the ocean in a short distance.
But I salute those people who tried to grow tropical plants to a very unyielding places.

High_Brix · 12-17-2007, 08:26 AM

The natural gas bill is around $110/month in the winter. I've insulated all the sidewalls and endwalls which blocks out the sun, but it holds in heat. That hurts my plants not getting all the natural sunlight so I use lighting as well. At todays energy prices it is cheaper insulate and run lights rather than burn more natural gas. The roof is on a slope the high end is 13' tall and the low is 6'.

12-16-2007, 03:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
bencelest Banana Nut bencelest's Photo Gallery Location: California Zone 9 Zone: 9 Name: Benny Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,058 BananaBucks : 189,269 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 15 Times Was Thanked 1,415 Times in 653 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: latest greenhouse picture Thanks for another good info Microfarmer. I aim to check on those panels. Thanks to both of you. I bought me a pergola at Costco and my problem is how I can cover the top with clear something for my dwarf bananas. My thoughts are if I can cover the top only my bananas will be protected for the winter and will continue to grow as long as I can keep the tempt above 54F most of the time. I am now in the process of assembling this gadget. __________________ Banana Nut Last edited by bencelest : 12-16-2007 at 03:43 AM.*

12-16-2007, 05:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
51st state many 'naners, little time 51st state's Photo Gallery Location: salisbury, UK Find me on the map! Zone: 8b ish Name: Kev Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 465 BananaBucks : 308,905 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 202 Times Was Thanked 259 Times in 126 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: latest greenhouse picture looks like a great set up. how are you heating it? 71F must cost a fortune! I've just been out to my ploytunnel, its -3C outside and +5C inside and I'm already dreading the next electric bill. I've got a blow heater controlled by a remote radio stat set to 7C,. I'm planning on adding a humidistat controlled mister system in the spring. along with a timer controlled watering system. can't wait for the days to start getting longer again. __________________ a>

12-16-2007, 08:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
frankthetank Member Location: La Crosse, WI Find me on the map! Zone: 4-5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 144 BananaBucks : 42,340 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 119 Times in 41 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: latest greenhouse picture How tall is the ceiling? I wish i lived on top of a geothermal hot spring. Then i'd grow papayas and pineapples and mangoes!

12-17-2007, 12:57 AM	#25 (permalink)
bencelest Banana Nut bencelest's Photo Gallery Location: California Zone 9 Zone: 9 Name: Benny Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,058 BananaBucks : 189,269 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 15 Times Was Thanked 1,415 Times in 653 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: latest greenhouse picture Microfarmer: WE are lucky enough to be in a very good zone where we can see snow and rainy season and swim in the ocean in a short distance. But I salute those people who tried to grow tropical plants to a very unyielding places. __________________ Banana Nut

12-17-2007, 08:26 AM	#26 (permalink)
High_Brix Not far from Yellowstone High_Brix's Photo Gallery Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Zone: 5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 55 BananaBucks : 15,038 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: latest greenhouse picture The natural gas bill is around $110/month in the winter. I've insulated all the sidewalls and endwalls which blocks out the sun, but it holds in heat. That hurts my plants not getting all the natural sunlight so I use lighting as well. At todays energy prices it is cheaper insulate and run lights rather than burn more natural gas. The roof is on a slope the high end is 13' tall and the low is 6'. __________________

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