|
blupit007
|
 |
« on: July 28, 2012, 12:30:32 PM » |
|
So I said that my husband was going to build me a greenhouse last year. Well, he finally started it last month. It is almost done... Here are some progression photos.
Its 10' x 12'. In the last photo my brother is standing inside. As a height gauge, he is 6'7"
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
-Kristen
|
|
|
|
Denise
|
|
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2012, 12:47:28 PM » |
|
Like I told you on Facebook, I am in LOVE with this! I showed my husband and already told him when our kids outgrow their swingset, he must build me one in its place.  How huge is your yard? I'd love a wide shot to see how this sits in your yard if ya feel like sharing! What is your plan for heat? Thanks for sharing. LOVE IT!!!! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Charlie
|
|
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2012, 01:18:10 PM » |
|
That's going to be an attractive greenhouse. What material are you going to cover it with? In your area heat retention will be an issue, but you also need to be able to ventilate it on sunny winter days. Kudos to your husband - looks nice and soild.
Charlie
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Ernest
Posts: 1704
|
|
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2012, 05:28:18 PM » |
|
Kristen, congratulations on your new greenhouse--looks great.
Erny
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
blupit007
|
|
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2012, 08:05:46 PM » |
|
Matt put windows in it today. They are thermal double pain windows that he got from various jobs. He is a carpenter. Some great "throw-aways". I am working on him to insulate it. He doesn't want to for some reason. So for now I think I will get to keep them inside till December hopefullly. Then probably get them back out there in March. I really have no idea. But if I convince him to insulate it, then it may be year round and I will use a space heater. I hate the idea of having to bring them in the house. Ill keep working on him. And I will keep you posted on future photos for sure! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
-Kristen
|
|
|
|
Nievesgirl
Posts: 975
|
|
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2012, 11:25:44 AM » |
|
Kristen WOWOW That looks amazing can't wait to see finished product.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
~Kerry~
|
|
|
|
blupit007
|
|
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2012, 09:09:32 PM » |
|
Thanks. I am so excited. And we are going to insulate it with insulation. All the windows are double paned and have storm windows also. And when it is chilly chilly... I will either add a space heater, or buy a new wood stove for the house and bring this one out there Matt hasn't heard that one yet  lol Charlie. I heard that you can fill buckets of water and keep them inside. They heat up during the day and help heat during the night... is this true? |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
-Kristen
|
|
|
|
Charlie
|
|
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2012, 07:42:47 AM » |
|
Yes, some greenhouses do this. For commercial operations large containers designed for the purpose can be placed near walls to absorb sunlight/heat during the day and then give it back at night. The downside is that they take up space and nearly everyone finds that they run out of greenhouse space for plants faster than expected.
Winters in the northeast are so cold that I'm not sure you can keep the greenhouse above freezing without some extra added heat. If the greenhouse is nice and tight and well insulated a little heat will help a lot but without it the temperature in most greenhouses drops to match the outside temperature or hovers a couple of degrees above it by dawn.
If it costs too much to warm the greenhouse to balmy you can set a space heater as low as 35F to protect the hibiscus from freezing. I've found that every 10 degrees over freezing makes a big difference in how well the plants do, with mid-60's being very comfortable for them. You also need to be able to open windows if the temperature rises to over 95F during sunny days.
Charlie
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
blupit007
|
|
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2012, 07:09:35 PM » |
|
Well I won the Insulation battle. I will keep you posted. But for now. Here is a new update from yesterday.
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
-Kristen
|
|
|
|
blupit007
|
|
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2012, 07:11:43 PM » |
|
One of the photos show the cliff that Matt is building it on. Not a pretty picture, but is a great use of wasted space. One last photo of the interior. I forgot to mention that this greenhouse is build almost entirely "green".
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
-Kristen
|
|
|
|
Yashodhara
|
|
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2012, 07:30:28 PM » |
|
Wowie! Kristen, that's an AWESOME "green" house!!!  (Ummm... Do you think Taj might possibly think it's a dog house?) 
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Darkhorse
|
|
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2012, 09:35:11 AM » |
|
Kristen, that's so beautiful! My current greenhouse isn't big enough so I will need to get one built in my yard by winter. Can you send Matt to CA for a week or so? lol
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe
|
|
|
|
blupit007
|
|
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2012, 05:56:47 AM » |
|
I think Taj would like it to be a dog house!
And yes Jordan, would love to come to CA!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
-Kristen
|
|
|
|
Cindy
|
|
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2012, 06:28:19 AM » |
|
Oh my gosh, Kristen, your greenhouse is spectacular!!!! Amazing! So, so cool!!!! I can't wait to see it when it's completely finished!!!!
Cindy
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Cindy
Southern California
|
|
|
|
roadrunner
|
|
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2012, 11:28:53 AM » |
|
Incredible, I'm very envious. Really looking forward to seeing its completion and filled with your hibs.
dave
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Dave N.
|
|
|
|
