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Old 01-29-2017, 05:37 PM   #21 (permalink)
 
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I am a little jealous you have mangos growing in there.
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Congrats Matt for everything you are successfully growing in the Greenhouse!....
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Yesterday was the first day above 70F in a while and that was with the fan on. It's a much better feeling when the sun is doing the heating. Yes I realize I could probably update the thermometer.. but if it ain't broke don't fix it
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Yesterday was the first day above 70F in a while and that was with the fan on. It's a much better feeling when the sun is doing the heating. Yes I realize I could probably update the thermometer.. but if it ain't broke don't fix it
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And you don't have to bend over to see them!!! That's a plus in my book!
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if you checked in the early morning after the coldest night so far it should be a good approximation
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Old 02-16-2017, 05:18 PM   #27 (permalink)
 
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Here is an update for February. Lots happening now! I hope it's not too shaky lol!
https://youtu.be/YAzA0XHnj3E
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Old 02-16-2017, 06:31 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Nice video.
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Friday I started putting up my greenhouse. This one is about 8 ft by 10ft. Whereas for the past 4 years I've been using a small 5ft x5ft to start garden seeds. This one is big enough for me to move a few DC bananas out of the den.

This morning I put in the plastic fencing (1"x1") in the 2 bottom rear side opening (2ft x5ft) to keep the chickens, ducks, and cats out when the vents are open. I have to frame the door at the front, install a fan, and put the poly on.

I'll post a completed picture when complete. ... The frame is 3/4" PVC with 1x4 wood and lattice strips across the top. So far I have about $35 invested in this one.

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I got the door frame built today and installed the last wire brace in the front wall. The wire braces are tight with almost no sway (1/2" ??) in the walls. Now to build the door, side vent panels, and cover the frame with plastic.
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A very inexpensive way to insulate a small greenhouse is to cover between the poly layers with the 1/2" bubble wrap. 4'x250' non-preforated roll under $50. I used 3 layers on shady side and 2 layers on sunny side. Works great as a light diffuser too.
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Old 02-21-2017, 09:33 PM   #32 (permalink)
 
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Humm ... I was thinking (next fall) to install wood spacers over some the 1x4s & lattice strips then cover with ploy. The wood spacers would cost around 10 bucks plus poly. ... I'll give the bubble warp some thought. Its been mentioned before as insulation.

However, the temps have been to 80s in my area this week. And, the dame mosquitoes & nats are out. I pull out my propane fogger that hasn't been used for the past 3 years and got it going. H'll its only February and I'm fighting mosquitoes! ... I don't think I really need double wall poly on my greenhouse.
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Old 02-24-2017, 12:24 PM   #33 (permalink)
 
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Door Framing & Door:

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A little work left to fix small details and level the floor/ground. Then move plants in.
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Great job! I like the roof idea
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yes looks good. are you going to anchor it? just to throw something at you, might be a little late in the game, might not. old trailer windows are screwed on from the outside edge, easy to mount on something like this. one with a good screen would make a good vent and allow fresh air to be brought in.
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It's anchored. I drove 20" of 1/2 PVC (30" length) into the ground. Then slide the 3/4 PVC over the 10" above ground. ... If you look at the above inside photo you can see the 1"x1" black fence. There is another on the other side. These were to make a 2ft x 5ft vents and to keep the chickens out when open. ... The outside temp is 77 deg F and inside is 120 deg. I may have to cut the plastic open now for cool air.
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I cut & put in the 1x4 verticals; then stapled the poly to the 1X's. Then cut the opening.

The temperature dropped from 120 plus down to 90 deg F with the door open. This can work until I get the fan & electricity next week.
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Thanks for reminding me. I've seen these before. Harbor. Freight has these at $20.
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I always build a green house WITH a roof! Don't you? ...hahaha
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