Discussion forum for the various methods and structures used for getting an early start on your growing season, extending it for several weeks or even year 'round.
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April 2, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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My new greenhouse built from reclaimed materials
Folks, I now have my greenhouse in place, and my peppers, eggplants and even tomatoes overwintered beautifully. The entire structure is built from 100+ year old materials from dumpsters, basements, and sidewalks in our neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia. Thanks to everyone who gave me tips, particularly the one who told me that I should build the largest greenhouse possible, since anything else would be too small very soon. They were right!
I have put together a slide show showing the construction process, and the final greenhouse. You can toggle the slideshow in the upper right to go quickly through all pics. Here it is - enjoy. https://www.flickr.com/photos/97483618@N00/sets/72157678864561533 Last edited by ScottinAtlanta; April 3, 2017 at 08:07 AM. |
April 2, 2017 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Great, congradulations! But I did not get to see the finished one, did you post all the photos?
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April 2, 2017 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Whoa, half of the slide show is missing. Those dang free services!!! Let me post another link to the full slideshow.
FIXED - THE NEW LINK WORKS IN FIRST POST. Last edited by ScottinAtlanta; April 2, 2017 at 11:51 PM. |
April 3, 2017 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Amazing! Very well done!
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April 3, 2017 | #5 |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Minsk, Belarus, Eastern Europe (Zone 4a)
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Great - that's our style of greenhouse building too))
You can be called a Russian gardener from now!))) Your cabrio is very spectacular with so many greenhouse spare parts inside!)))
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April 3, 2017 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Near Philadelphia, PA
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Great job!
I hope the low pitch of the roof doesn't result in water pooling up there and rotting out the window casings, but I guess you can always source more! Looks like a fabulous place for a dinner party! |
April 3, 2017 | #7 |
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Wonderful job, a lot of work, and great that the entire greenhouse is recycled material!
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April 3, 2017 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
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Wow dude very impressive. I toyed with the idea of making one similar to that myself but my carpentry skills are lacking in a big way and I was worried hail may cause damage and ruin it. I really like the look of it though and it makes me wish I had one. Are you in the pic of urban gardeners?
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April 3, 2017 | #9 |
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Location: S.E. Michigan (Livonia)
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great job !
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Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Lesson Two - buy a high torque battery screwdriver, such as the Milwaukee brand. High torque because you are driving three inch deck screws into lots of wood. I am going to cover the top with one layer of 6 mm greenhouse transparent plastic so taht the water and leaves run off, rather than pooling and sticking in the windows. That won't affect the look at all, but will keep the top cleaner and in better condition. I am not in that photo! |
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April 3, 2017 | #12 | |
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Ventilation: I have two windows in the ceiling that pop up on hinges, and a door and opening window in opposite walls. But I don't intend to use the greenhouse in summer - it is mostly shaded. It works as a greenhouse only when the leaves are off the trees, which is when I need it. |
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April 3, 2017 | #13 |
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
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Wow, great job. A project of my dreams!
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April 3, 2017 | #14 |
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
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interesting and unique. out of all those doors and windows, only one door opens? looks like a fun project in which I'm sure no beers were consumed.
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April 3, 2017 | #15 |
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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That is AWESOME. For someone that has never done any carpentry work you did an amazing job. I think that your best asset there was the help of your dear brother in law. It's just beautiful!
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