Greenhouse Ideas

[Majikoopa]

Hi guys!

I live in a legal state and am thinking about doing a greenhouse for next year's grow. I always do things by the book, so growing outside is a no- no, unless in a completely separate, secured structure, i.e. a greenhouse. Secure means that, if it has an open window, it is no longer secure. It also must have a sturdy door and lock.

SO, that leaves me with the following: obviously plastic and PVC ribbed frame is out, though I love the low cost of materials. I must have opaque glazing and a simple propped window for vents wont work... I will need to install a window fan with temp sensor for ventilation I think.. remember no open windows someone could get in but a vent fan is OK.


Im limited to 6 flowering plants, but really only need a few so space doesn't need to be huge. My yard is pretty small too. I would probably also use it to start veggie seeds for the garden. I am trying to minimize cost while making a sturdy, easy to assemble structure.

Does anybody have suggestions for a good kit or plans they've used?

 

[Majikoopa]

**bump**

 

[petert]

All kinds of small greenhouses available. Farmtek, etc.. I've got a 30 x 48 from oregonvalleygreenhouse.
You can also do a pretty sturdy DIY PVC hoop house! There are videos on YouTube to show you how to do it.

 

[Majikoopa]

All kinds of small greenhouses available. Farmtek, etc.. I've got a 30 x 48 from oregonvalleygreenhouse.
You can also do a pretty sturdy DIY PVC hoop house! There are videos on YouTube to show you how to do it.

Thanks for the reply man. After some research I am thinking about this one. What do you think? Any drawbacks that you can see? Link below.

Palram Nature Series Mythos Hobby Greenhouse

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I5QCFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LDJVzb3HZ79FF

 

[joken]

Thanks for the reply man. After some research I am thinking about this one. What do you think? Any drawbacks that you can see? Link below.

Palram Nature Series Mythos Hobby Greenhouse

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I5QCFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LDJVzb3HZ79FF

It's way too small. I have 5 plants in a 10x40 and it's marginal. these pics are from some weeks ago and I they are much bigger now.

 

[Bugeye]

You want windows you can open for max air flow. Not sure why you think an open window cannot be secure. Easy as adding bars or wire mesh.

 

[Joe Buddens]

Just built this last night l, cost me $70 bucks. It's like a teepee. I have the 4x4x10 in 5 gal buckets filled with insta concrete. It's movable and and can build apon it next year. This was mainly to keep the rain off that will be coming.

 

[Majikoopa]

Just built this last night l, cost me $70 bucks. It's like a teepee. I have the 4x4x10 in 5 gal buckets filled with insta concrete. It's movable and and can build apon it next year. This was mainly to keep the rain off that will be coming.View attachment 4011904

I hear ya man and trust me Id love a simple setup like that but in my neighborhood and state it would be against our laws... would have to be sturdy and locked

 

[petert]

Thanks for the reply man. After some research I am thinking about this one. What do you think? Any drawbacks that you can see? Link below.

Palram Nature Series Mythos Hobby Greenhouse

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I5QCFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LDJVzb3HZ79FF

For the money.. that's really small. Maybe OK for growing auto flowering plants.

There's a place called creative shelters online that sell fittings to make your own three times as big if you want for half the price.

 

[Majikoopa]

For the money.. that's really small. Maybe OK for growing auto flowering plants.

There's a place called creative shelters online that sell fittings to make your own three times as big if you want for half the price.

Thats exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the info man!!

 

[Joe Buddens]

So....... i came home to this, I knew this would happen when I was stuck at work with all this wind. I was going to reinforce it tonight but it was too late. No major damage, I had to repair a branch though.

View attachment 4012257

 

[Enigma]

I won't get into the construction of a greenhouse since designs and prefabricated structures are prevalent.

However, I will suggest a solar panel setup with some LED's along the top of the greenhouse to bump the light a bit. This would help on cloudy/rainy days if you have a large enough battery or wired into the grid.

In essence, you'll never have a cloudy day and on sunny days you are juic'n.