Finally the roof framing

POAJoan · October 18, 2011

Four years in the planning, three years in the building, and finally the roof framing is up.

I have build this bit by bit from the proceeds of the tomato seedlings sales. Of course I had to use some of the money for other gardening things!
Over the four years I have refined my ideas and am very pleased with the result. Hopefully, it will be as good of a greenhouse for growing as it looks. It is 12X16 with the long side facing east. This was dictated by the shop orientation which is on its north side. It has an ICF (insulating concrete form) footing for 2 feet underground, and 12 inches above ground, 12 inches of gravel, and it will have a 4 foot wide cement pathway (for my 600 pound wheelchair and me) a four foot wide brick floor for the racks and the other side will have a permanent planter like my hoop house.
That's probably enough info, but I am so excited I could write a book.

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Joan, in crazy Reno weather but I am not complaining.

**mdvpc** · October 18, 2011

Joan

Very impressive-lovely greenhouse!

Idahowoman · October 18, 2011

Beautiful greenhouse Joan.
Will you heat the greenhouse in the winter?
I bet you are looking forward to having it done.
Susan

ddsack · October 19, 2011

That's one very nice greenhouse. I am green with envy!

I wish you many happy hours spent puttering in there -- please post some more pictures when you start getting your plants in there.

**Mischka** · October 24, 2011

Looking good, Joan! Thanks for sharing the photos - can't wait to see the finished results of all your hard work.

ddsack · October 24, 2011

Joan, I forgot to ask, if you have a chance, could you also post some more pictures showing your hoop house plan? The first picture above shows an intriguing roof support system. Your tomatoes obviously love it there, lots of room!

October 18, 2011	#2
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Joan Very impressive-lovely greenhouse! __________________ Michael

October 19, 2011	#4
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	That's one very nice greenhouse. I am green with envy! I wish you many happy hours spent puttering in there -- please post some more pictures when you start getting your plants in there. __________________ Dee **************

October 24, 2011	#5
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	Looking good, Joan! Thanks for sharing the photos - can't wait to see the finished results of all your hard work. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

October 24, 2011	#6
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	Joan, I forgot to ask, if you have a chance, could you also post some more pictures showing your hoop house plan? The first picture above shows an intriguing roof support system. Your tomatoes obviously love it there, lots of room! __________________ Dee **************

October 18, 2011	#3
Idahowoman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Idaho Zone 4 Posts: 536	Beautiful greenhouse Joan. Will you heat the greenhouse in the winter? I bet you are looking forward to having it done. Susan