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Microfarmer:
The whole set is a pergolla I bought on sale from Costco for half price. I've been looking for something that will protect my bananas and my delicate plants and that fits the bill. We always have a mild winter here but occasionally the tempts deep down to low 20's 2 to 4 times a year. None this year yet one low at 34. But normally the lows are low to high 40's.
I found out that as long as I have a cover on the canopy the banana leaves stay green all winter long. That's why I am looking now where I can buy clear polycarbonate sheets. If need be I can cover the sides with 6 mil clear plastics.
In the future I may regulate the temperature so I can grow more tropical plants like papaya and atemoya. I have an atemoya planted on the ground there right now and it is not loosing its leaves only the new buds dried out but the matured leaves are still green.
The pergola is 8 feet in height but I jack it up to 11 feet to accommodate my dwarf (future)bananas. I am planning to wrap the pillars the same round diameter with stucco. There will be no paths I plan.
On the 2nd thought , what you are saying is a good idea. Removable panels.
That I will think it over how it can be done. Thanks for the idea.
Do you have any other suggestion?

Thanks Taylor.

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