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Subterranean Heating and Cooling Systems
by soil, Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:50 pm

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i want to add one of these to my greenhouse, i know a guy who has some in his two GH and said they are awesome. id love for my GH for be a good 70 year around.

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Last post by sierrareef
Thu May 24, 2012 5:13 am
Please advise a best grow tent for me
by Caroline.zhou, Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:38 am

Would like to buy a grow tent, which one is better to me? Since I would like to grow 3 cannabis at first.

Or please give some other advices

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Last post by Caroline.zhou
Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:38 am
Replace or rebuild?
by smf834, Sun May 26, 2019 2:25 pm

Hi,

Newbie here. I have a question regarding replacing sections of greenhouse plastic. Is it recommended? Or do i have to redo the whole structure? Structure is about 15ft x 50 ft. It got ripped...

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Last post by smf834
Sun May 26, 2019 2:25 pm
NEW PROJECT - Star Dome structure
by applestar, Fri May 24, 2019 11:01 pm

I mentioned in passing elsewhere that I want to build a STARDOME structure. I’ve been researching and drawing ideas from various sources, but they all seem to have been inspired by this site:...

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Last post by applestar
Fri May 24, 2019 11:01 pm
Gardening/flower question
by Wachahe, Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:53 am

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I've been googling and reading, but would like some advice from the gardeners on the board.

Our house faces west and gets full, direct sun all afternoon (Austin). We have a long, low brick planter...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:54 pm
Hoop House Foundation Question and General Opinions
by coshotgun, Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:46 pm

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For anyone with greenhouse construction knowledge, PLEASE give me your opinions:

A little background... We have been planning a greenhouse for about 2.5 months now. I went through all sorts of...

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Last post by Gary350
Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:11 pm
Building a Green House.
by Gary350, Fri Jan 04, 2019 3:37 am

Angle of sun Dec 21 is at its lowest point 34 degrees at our geographical location. Jan & Nov sun is at 37 degrees. Feb & Oct sun is at 46 degrees. March & Sept 56 deg. April 68 deg.

Green house...

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Last post by Gary350
Fri Jan 04, 2019 3:37 am
NEW PROJECT — PET bottle green house
by applestar, Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:12 pm

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I’m just getting started. I thought I had decided on the direction to go, but changed my mind twice already — there are so many variations out there!

But I had to get all those bottles out of the...

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Last post by applestar
Sat Dec 22, 2018 4:39 am
Building a greenhouse
by tomf, Thu May 25, 2017 11:33 pm

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My wife wanted to put a greenhouse on this side of the house so I have to bring it up to grade. So far I had three 12-ton trucks of crushed concrete and a truck of broken concrete chunks delivered....

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Last post by imafan26
Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:04 pm
Solar powered hot water thermal mass storage system
by MoonShadows, Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:21 pm

I thought I would share my latest project...A solar powered hot water thermal mass storage system. I just finished it last week, and I am seeing improvement in night time heat retention in my...

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Last post by MoonShadows
Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:21 pm
Solar powered hot water system for thermal mass storage
by MoonShadows, Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:31 pm

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This is my plan. I would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has experience using heated water for thermal mass or has experience with solar hot water systems...or anyone that just has an...

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Last post by MoonShadows
Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:53 am
Fungus Gnats
by MoonShadows, Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:21 am

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I recently wrote this article for my greenhouse forum, and I thought I would share it with you because fungus gnats are a common greenhouse pest. (I am sure some of you are very knowledgeable about...

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Last post by applestar
Sun Apr 01, 2018 2:12 pm
My first Greenhouse
by amrap1956, Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:53 pm

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Bucket List:
#38 Build a Greenhouse

Since this is my first greenhouse I wanted to start small, make it so I could take it apart and expand it if it all works out. Put it on my deck so it has support...

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Last post by MoonShadows
Tue Dec 26, 2017 11:23 pm
Is there anything better than double glass for a greenhouse?
by Bobberman, Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:35 am

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I now glass is very expensive for a greenhouse but the light comes through so well can anything beat it? It does out last other materials! The double glass window is insulated but should a plastic...

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Last post by MoonShadows
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:57 am
greenhouse on raised perimeter
by tallslenderguy, Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:30 pm

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Hi all,
New to this group and did a quick search, but did not find this topic in particular. I've been growing organically for over 30 years, owned a few farms as well, but have never had a green...

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Last post by MoonShadows
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:53 am
Exhaust fan in a greenhouse
by Greenhousesalsa, Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:16 pm

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Last summer was my first attempt at greenhouse gardening.
We had a tough time with heat build up. Some days the temperature would go over 105. We added a fan on a timer, and also misters....

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Last post by imafan26
Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:29 am
Mini greenhouse for overwintering plants
by AnnaIkona, Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:25 pm

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Hello gardeners,
With summer ending in less than two months, I am beginning to think of ways I can enjoy gardening in the winter. And I thought of getting a greenhouse. Here's a link to the one I am...

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Last post by AnnaIkona
Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:39 pm
This is my idea of a green house.
by Gary350, Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:32 pm

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I wish I had a green house large enough to cover the whole house and yard too.

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Last post by Animal_lover
Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:04 am
starting plants for winter harvest
by 2totango, Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:17 pm

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I have a newly constructed 'greenhouse' (more like an unheated polytunnel) and I can't wait to start gardening in it! I live in southwestern Ontario in Canada - about zone 4. I'm hoping to extend my...

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Last post by applestar
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:27 pm
How to Fix Harbor Freight Greenhouse Problems
by dewey1945, Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:55 am

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The 6x8 Harbor Freight greenhouse kit can be a real bargain but owners on this and other gardening forums have encountered many problems as well. Among the major drawbacks are:

1) Premature panel...

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Last post by tomf
Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:13 pm
New greenhouse to identify
by PearTree, Thu Jun 01, 2017 5:33 am

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Hi
I've just bought a new house and it has the large greenhouse which is great. It needs a bit of T.L.C. and I wondered if anyone knew the make or any other details that might help me...

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Last post by tomf
Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:07 pm
What to seal pressure treated wood with?
by Sparky617, Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:35 pm

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Hey everyone,
I started building my greenhouse last weekend, and didn't even THINK about not using pressure treated wood for the frame. In my head I was thinking build it like a fence . I'm only...

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Last post by tomf
Fri May 26, 2017 12:32 pm
Automated Balcony Greenhouse
by Marcus_84, Sun May 14, 2017 7:11 pm

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Hallo,

i plan to make a professional version of my automated balkony greenhouse with:

Greenhouse for the balcony for 2 large plant pots (like tomatoes) or 6 small plant pots (like strawberry)...

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Last post by imafan26
Mon May 15, 2017 6:03 pm
gas cylinder operated vent openers
by Denis419, Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:03 pm

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Hi: Can anyone tell me if those gas operated cylinders (for vent openings) you can purchase relatively cheap can endure being exposed to our cold Canadian climate or they need to be removed and...

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Last post by Farmerboy
Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:47 pm
What to do with Double Poly Greenhouse in Summer?
by urbanfarmer-windsor, Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:24 pm

I built my first greenhouse this year and wanted to do a double layer of poly so I can grow in the winter months. I haven't put the poly up yet but will be the next low wind day we have. My question...

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Last post by urbanfarmer-windsor
Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:24 pm
Where do I start with greenhouse gardening?
by MOFishin, Sat May 14, 2016 7:15 pm

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I'm already looking ahead to next year. This year, we had a couple late frosts here, followed by lots of rain, and overall we've been having a pretty chilly spring.
Next year I want to start some...

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Last post by imafan26
Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:07 pm
I built this green house.
by Gary350, Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:58 am

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Built in about 1 hours work from old windows. Temperature outside was in the 30s the green house is 70 degrees. I planted about 90 seeds tiny plants are starting to come up. Sun is low in the sky...

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Last post by Asica
Wed Dec 07, 2016 6:56 am
Cut butterfly meadow or not
by dude, Mon Jul 18, 2016 2:29 pm

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I sowed some butterfly meadow in my garden, which gave amazing results.
It grew up to 5 ft tall.
Now that it's starting to dry up, would it be better to leave it like this or cut it?

Thanks!

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Last post by JONA
Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:48 pm
How to Grow Wheatgrass Largescale Commercially?
by mattwelke, Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:13 am

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Hello! I have been growing wheatgrass and juicing for a few years for myself. I got approached by someone who just got a Government grant to start a wheatgrass juice company and needs a commercial...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:43 pm
Help with Master-gro Apex
by downing310, Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:52 pm

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I hope this finds all members well this winter. I have been given a Master-gro apex green house. This greenhouse was sold at Homedepot and is no longer manufactured. The kit came complete but without...

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Last post by Boyler9063
Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:25 pm
Ventilation system
by hollygrace1, Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:47 am

We bought a house with a greenhouse that has a temperature control until called a T'stat 23. I can't find an instruction manual online and desperately need help trying to adjust the settings. The...

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Last post by hollygrace1
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:47 am
greenhouse floor
by drh146, Thu Apr 07, 2016 1:38 am

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I have built a cattle panel Greenhouse in my backyard . I've had to mow the grass around the greenhouse several times this year already. This means the grass in the greenhouse is getting pretty tall...

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Last post by Allyn
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:57 am
Making hoops
by applestar, Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:36 am

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In the past, I've made hoops from PVC just by sticking them in the ground or over rebar and arching them -- pretty easy to do in the hotter seasons. After a while, they take on the arched shape and...

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Last post by applestar
Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:08 pm
Starting Dahlias in greenhouse
by blessedwife, Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:24 pm

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We have an area in the sunny location that is about 50X10 feet long that we want to use for planting flowers. The bed is already cleared and although it is mostly clay, we will bring several...

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Last post by Mr green
Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:40 pm
New greenhouse
by Susan W, Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:49 pm

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I stumbled upon a small greenhouse at HDep, and after thinking about it, sprung. It's 5 x 6, 6.5 high. OK, small, but far more space than the 3 mini greenhouses on the deck. It must have been left...

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Last post by Allyn
Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:26 pm
Glad my greenhouse cover was off!
by ButterflyLady29, Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:32 pm

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About 2 am we had a nasty wind/rain storm come through the area. Stuff blown all over the place. I'm glad I had the cover off my greenhouse because the frame isn't fastened down and would have blown...

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Last post by dowens
Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:40 am
Wondering why my plants don't like my greenhouse
by missiboswell, Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:52 am

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Hi, -helpsos-

I am hoping someone can help me. I have had a couple situations with my greenhouse. I bought it from greenhousemegastore, it is just a 6x8 hobby with a manual vent. I put it up this...

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Last post by Susan W
Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:50 pm
Reworked shelf greenhouse
by ButterflyLady29, Tue Mar 08, 2016 9:38 pm

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A few years back I bought a nice shelf unit made for holding animal cages. There really aren't any shelves in it, just the angle galvanized steel frame. Hubby had brought home some cast off grates...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:56 pm
Greens for Winter
by digitS', Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:08 am

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I am continuing to grow some things in my greenhouse this winter. This is the third year to have greens, mostly for winter stir-fries.

I built the greenhouse 20 years ago to grow plants in flats....

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Last post by applestar
Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:51 am
Wondering about Plastic Containers?
by rawler, Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:59 am

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Hey guys/gals;

Long time lurker first time poster, I have a fairly large hobby greenhouse plumbed and ready to go. But one of my longest lasting problems since I got started in the green housing of...

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Last post by rawler
Wed Feb 24, 2016 3:39 am
Help indentifying
by Jim.C, Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:40 pm

image.jpeg I am hoping that someone can help with identifying this gutter end. I need to get several like this but can not find out what make of greenhouse it comes from. Any help is greatly...

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Last post by Jim.C
Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:40 pm
Heating a harbor freight greenhouse
by tdump, Thu Feb 04, 2016 3:34 pm

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If I was to save up the money and get 1 of those green houses from harbor freight that has the hard plastic panels and aluminum frame, what would I need to heat it with for starting tomatoes and...

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Last post by catgrass
Mon Feb 08, 2016 5:06 pm
50' x 80' greenhouse
by Bent, Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:00 pm

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Good day to you all. I am located in the center of Alberta, with a 76 day growing season which is comprised of millions of grasshoppers , deer and moose who treat my garden like a salad bar.

Being...

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Last post by imafan26
Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:08 pm
My New Greenhouse
by JosephsGarden, Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:08 am

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This week I built a Harbor Freight 10' X 12' greenhouse. There is still some strengthening work that needs to be done to keep it from blowing away in the wind. The kit went together in 14 hours....

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Last post by lakngulf
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:01 pm
rain messing up my plans
by ButterflyLady29, Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:39 pm

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Of course it would happen. Hubby has 5 days off work this week, weekend included, and I had hoped we could get the timbers cut so I could get my little greenhouse foundation laid out and assembled....

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Last post by Asica
Thu Dec 24, 2015 6:17 am
thinking about greenhouse ideas
by rainbowgardener, Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:09 pm

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OK, so I've always kind of resisted greenhouses, but now I have the perfect spot for one:

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That's the garage wall. It faces south. Unfortunately since the garage is on the south end,...

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Last post by Rairdog
Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:49 am
DIY Greenhouse??
by Gilcano, Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:49 am

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I'm considering to build my own green house. I'd been investigating and they are really expensive with the exceptions of a few kits that are available for a couple of hundreds. I watched a lot of...

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Last post by Allyn
Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:59 am
Please Help! Need a makeshift green house for winter
by mpa, Sun Nov 29, 2015 11:48 am

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I am a new user in desperate need of advice, TIA. I propagated gardenias, azaleas and camellias this summer--planned for 30 plants, ended up with 300 plants.

Will a makeshift thick plastic...

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Last post by imafan26
Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:18 am
Looking to put up a greenhouse
by Raine, Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:57 pm

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I've been wanting a small greenhouse for a few years now and DH is finally getting on board with it. Are the ones from the big box stores worth it? Or should I lean toward DH building it with 2x4...

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Last post by babybirdblue
Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:02 pm
A greenhouse in my unheated garage zone 4
by margomouse, Wed Sep 23, 2015 3:46 pm

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Hello. It is getting time that my kazillions of flowers are going to freeze. I'm pretty sure I will literally be in mourning for quite a while. (NOT an exaggeration at all) I have 11 flowerbeds and...

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Last post by margomouse
Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:28 am
Asiatic Lillies Help Please
by RobinM, Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:56 am

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Hi All. I may need to post this in another forum. Please let me know if I do. I have a few very large lily clumps that are in desperate need of dividing. But here's my dilemma. I'm going to have knee...

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Last post by RobinM
Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:03 am
Hobby House and Baby Crape Myrtles
by RobinM, Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:17 pm

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Hi All. I haven't been here in awhile. Hope you are all doing well and enjoying your gardening! I recently bought a 6 x 4 x 7 hobby house/green house. I'm still not sure how to use it but I figure it...

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Last post by RobinM
Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:49 am
Recycling a commercial greenhouse........help!!
by shelleyinmichigan, Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:49 am

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2.jpg Many decades ago my uncle salvaged this frame from a commercial greenhouse. It was passed on to my dad who has now bequeathed it to me. We laid out the pipe supports and figured out how they...

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Last post by meshmouse
Wed Jul 08, 2015 6:31 pm
Progress update...and more questions
by Sparky617, Fri Jun 19, 2015 12:52 am

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Hey everyone, I've managed to frame out the new greenhouse, I'm wondering if I should cover it in clear poly panels or the Opaque ones.....here are some pics taken at about 5:15pm. I am on th coast...

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Last post by Sparky617
Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:24 pm
Beginner looking for general tips on first greenhouse
by Eithman, Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:54 am

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Hello everyone! I just planted my first few veggies a month ago and have had most of them spring up. But a few didnt and I know I am making a lot of mistakes. Below are a couple pictures of sick...

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Last post by applestar
Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:40 am
My 1st greenhouse and it's ventilation
by Sparky617, Mon Jun 01, 2015 1:35 am

Replies: 11

I'm building my first greenhouse to grow chill peppers from all over the world, along with tomatoes, strawberries, and various herbs. My greenhouse will have a foot print of 126 square feet, and a...

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Last post by Sparky617
Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:40 pm
Here's my basic plan, zone 10A
by Sparky617, Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:59 am

Replies: 2

Hey everyone,
I've drawn up my plans, I know my lay out, my 50 watt solar panel, and eight 150cfm fans are on the way. I've noodled over where to place the fans to create the air flow I think I need;...

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Last post by Sparky617
Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:25 pm
Heating aquarium for heat chamber in greenhouse!
by Bobberman, Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:49 am

Replies: 8

What a great way to start seeds in a greenhouse with a heated aquarium! They make 100 watt and 50 watt submercible heaters for 10 to 50 gallon aquariums! besides the heater having a bubble air insert...

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Last post by Bobberman
Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:24 am
Moving a free, heated greenhouse
by Transplanted, Mon May 25, 2015 9:24 pm

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YESSSSS.... a FREE, HEATED greenhouse. I suspect this sounds like a better deal than it's going to turn out to be! The current owners moved to the property in Feb. 2014 and it was left behind by an...

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Last post by meshmouse
Sun May 31, 2015 3:20 pm
Cheaply Heating a greenhouse with compost pile!
by Bobberman, Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:25 pm

Replies: 7

My greenhouse is heated with only water storage but I want to add another source especially in the dead of winter. My question is other than manure what will heat a straw, wood chips and paper and...

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Last post by SentencedToBurn
Thu May 28, 2015 10:00 pm
Construction of a poly-tunnel greenhouse. W/ photos
by tomf, Sun May 24, 2015 6:17 pm

Replies: 3

I put together a poly tunnel greenhouse and I showed how I did it in photos if you wish to try and make one. This sort of greenhouse is inexpensive, easy to put up, and scalable to what size you...

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Last post by tomf
Mon May 25, 2015 9:27 pm
My 7x12 Deck GH
by Rairdog, Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:47 pm

Replies: 37

Here are some pics of my deck GH. I use it for starting seeds and some potted plants but mostly for aquaponics. It is framed with galv metal hat channel and ceiling grids scraps.

I got the...

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Last post by applestar
Sat May 16, 2015 7:06 pm
watering in a greenhouse while away
by bilbosaket, Sun May 10, 2015 1:01 am

Replies: 4

I usually water with a hose I drag to the greenhouse. I need a simple way to keep the plants in the greenhouse watered (both in pots and in a bed on the ground) while I'm gone for a week. I'd...

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Last post by imafan26
Mon May 11, 2015 12:46 am
New Build: Corrugated Roof Horizontal or Perpendicular
by meshmouse, Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:53 am

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Doing a new build greenhouse - 10 x 14. Mostly 2 x 2 wood with some found 2 x 6, 2 x 4 and 2 x 3s where most appropriate.

I've got SunTuf corrugated polycarbonate panels for the roof. I can install...

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Last post by meshmouse
Sat May 09, 2015 5:24 pm
Starting a Greenhouse
by Leeds78, Fri May 01, 2015 2:03 am

Hi All,

I'm planing to start a Commercial greenhouse to grow tomato, Need expert advice in this. we have 30-35 Degree Celcius day time nigh 25C. also good Humidity,

1. Which is best method to build...

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Last post by Leeds78
Fri May 01, 2015 2:03 am
How can I revive my plant
by sbloxy123, Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:25 pm

Replies: 3

Hi,

Im pretty sure I have posted this in the wrong section but couldn't find the right topic! Sorry for that!lol

I have a house plant that was looking a bit poorly so I moved it to a more sunlit...

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Last post by jessica_alinari
Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:34 am
Best place for getting a greenhouse
by rkd17241, Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:25 am

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Hi all! Last spring I purchased a greenhouse from a farm store and I loved it. The problem is it is too small for what I need and the covering was a heavy plastic...which did not stand up well to the...

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Last post by imafan26
Sun Apr 12, 2015 4:01 pm
Watering and air flow in polytunnel during cold days
by Planz, Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:53 pm

Replies: 1

Hi there,

I have 2 questions regarding polytunnels:

1. I have planted some spinach, carrots, lettuce seeds, and some onion small heads (no idea what the official name is) in a plastic poly tunnel (...

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Last post by sweetiepie
Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:29 pm
My first greenhouse. Built from recycled materials.
by GoodOlDirt, Mon Mar 30, 2015 2:54 am

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Hey hows it going. Building my first greenhouse and im hoping to get some input on how to lay it out. Its a simple 8x10 structure. Approx 6' of headroom in the back, 8' in the front. My entire...

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Last post by Mr green
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:28 am
Convertible/Multipurpose Green House. Good or bad idea?
by peowmeow, Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:24 pm

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I want to have a multipurpose enclosure built around my backyard porch. I want an area that is a cat enclosure/greenhouse. The area will be right up against the house and will have a sloped roof.
I...

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Last post by peowmeow
Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:29 pm
Buying a Greenhouse...
by toasterburn, Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:40 pm

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I want a small, rigid greenhouse that will also serve as my potting station. I saw these two on craigslist an hour or so away from me, any ideas on if they are worth the money? Or should I just build...

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Last post by PaulF
Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:57 pm
New Greenhouse
by vincemoore88, Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:23 am

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This is my new Greenhouse. I sloped the dirt 3 inches front to back then put plastic down then the gravel. I have a vent fan to place in the top side part and a Dayton 240v heater to...

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Last post by Wack
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:01 pm
Solar Greenhouse not much good when its ZERO!
by Bobberman, Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:39 am

Replies: 2

Its so cold that I cant even start my lettuce seeds in the greenhouse with water storage. Its even worse when its cloudy for a whole week so the sun does not warm the greenhouse to the above 80...

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Last post by Bobberman
Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:04 am
Water in a greenhose in winter??
by Gilcano, Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:09 am

Replies: 2

I'm confused, I know water can absorb heat and all that about heat transfer but keeping water in the greenhouse when the temperatures go below freezing won't freeze the water?... :?:

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Last post by Bobberman
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:50 am
Building a greenhouse over the garden area!
by Bobberman, Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:00 pm

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Lets say you have a garden 15 by 20 and you decide to build a wood A frame greenhouse over it! The greenhouse will just have its plastic over it 2 months before the last frost. In pa. here I would...

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Last post by digitS'
Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:24 am
Left the door open.
by JC's Garden, Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:04 pm

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It was warm enough to leave the doors on my 6' X 8' pop up last night. Had a good rain storm.

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Now I don't have to water. :()

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Last post by JC's Garden
Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:09 am
To cold to early for my solar greenhouse.
by Bobberman, Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:09 am

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I planned on adding my double layer of plastic on my greenhouses this weekend but I am too late. 15 degree weather killed most of the plants I put in there. You have to have double plastic when it...

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Last post by applestar
Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:40 am
Greenhouses in Alaska how good are they?
by Bobberman, Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:16 pm

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I watch the Buying Alaska program and I seem to see a lot of greenhouses there. With the light almost dark for months how does the greenhouse work so well! . I was really surprised to hear that...

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Last post by Bobberman
Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:18 pm
Greenhouse Newbie....
by IreneBott, Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:19 pm

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Hello everyone.We just built a small greenhouse 8x12, single layer of clear string reinforced poly. I do not plan on heating it other than by sun or compost.Neither do I plan on supplimental...

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Last post by Bobberman
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:03 pm
Very small mini solar greenhouse.
by Bobberman, Fri Sep 12, 2014 1:23 pm

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A solar greenhouse can be made with almost any kind of closure that lets sunlight in at least the south side of the container. Suggestions on containers especially a insulated one.. Even a raised bed...

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Last post by RainBird23
Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:55 am
Getting large pots gallon or bigger planted for inside!
by Bobberman, Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:37 am

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I have been putting all types of cold weather crops in pots to put into my solar greenhouses this year. Last year I had several hardy crops that kept all winter with no heat except for the stored...

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Last post by applestar
Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:42 pm
8 foot tomato plant in greenhouse since may!
by Bobberman, Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:46 am

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I planted a tomato in a 10 gallon container in may and its now about 8 feet tall. It did not get any tomatoes till about a month ago and now has about a dozen still green and only about half grown....

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Last post by JC's Garden
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:03 am
Greenhouse heating and overwintering pot plants
by Jaslyn, Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:30 am

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Hi

I'm hoping to build a greenhouse (8 m x 4 m) from hard plastic sheeting, lined with plastic bottles. This year it will mostly be to overwinter my plants and then start seedlings, next year a few...

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Last post by tomc
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:36 pm
Best flavor tomato varieties to grow in a greenhouse ?
by applestar, Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:36 am

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So this subject came up in another thread.
I thought it would be better to discuss this in a thread of its own and here in the Greenhouse forum rather than the tomato growing forum.

Let's establish...

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Last post by applestar
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:36 am
My Greenhouse
by Meme, Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:20 pm

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I bought my greenhouse near the end of the year, last year. It is 5ft x 6ft. Big enough for me as I am 4ft 11 in my socks. :roll: :lol:
So this year I have been able to plant a lot more. I am really...

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Last post by Meme
Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:12 pm
Nutrient adjustment
by Garland, Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:28 pm

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I've got a problem with nutrients. I've got raised beds in my greenhouse and have been using composted cow manure to help the soil but things have been going downhill. So - I bought one of the Mosser...

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Last post by imafan26
Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:51 am
Using horticultural fleece?
by evtubbergh, Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:15 pm

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Hi all

I am currently applying fleece over some trees to protect them from the next frost, which will be here in a few days. We received the wrong fleece (17gsm instead of 30gsm) but since the trees...

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Last post by evtubbergh
Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:26 pm
Greenhouse or Seedling Table?
by Matt R, Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:46 am

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Hello folks -

Let me preface by saying I'm in zone 9, southeast Texas, and there is literally no concern about snow, or temperatures below 20. We don't have gophers, moles, or basements down here,...

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Last post by applestar
Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:40 am
Greenhouse inside a bigger greenhouse!
by Bobberman, Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:44 am

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My solar greenhouse stays above 30 all winter without heat but seeds take to long to start. I had a small heat chamber but it was not sealed enough. I am going to put up a very small area greenhouse...

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Last post by tomc
Wed May 28, 2014 12:37 am
Small greenhouse we built
by valley, Tue May 06, 2014 8:59 pm

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Greetings, Nicole and I just built this, at the lower ranch, for starting seedlings. Starting plants at the greenhouse at the upper ranch meant carting them down to Nevada.
This little space should...

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Last post by ElizabethB
Tue May 06, 2014 9:04 pm
Managing heat in a small greenhouse
by JayPoc, Fri May 02, 2014 12:46 pm

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Hello all. After building a really quick and cheap hoop house last fall, I've been contemplating buying or building a small greenhouse. I do have a few concerns. I can't figure out how I could...

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Last post by Rairdog
Fri May 02, 2014 1:36 pm
Growing a tropical, or vegitable greenhouse
by Kailebw, Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:18 pm

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My question basically is What kind of sweet looking, tropical plants could I put in my greenhouse without a heater? .

I live in the Pacific Northwest (just north of Seattle) and we just bought a...

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Last post by applestar
Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:32 pm
Greenhouse Update Pics 3/31/14
by froggy127, Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:37 am

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Took some pics yesterday hanging out in the Greenhouse on a nasty rainy weekend here in Delaware. Come on Spring!

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Last post by froggy127
Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:07 pm
Need tips for Greenhouse wall (see pics)
by Baccatum, Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:55 am

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Hi
I'm thinking of putting up a small greenhouse on my porch
The type of greenhouse that seems most suitable is a leaning greenhouse, that is, I need to put it against a wall. (the greenhouse has no...

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Last post by valley
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:39 pm
This is an Unbelievable price for a Starter Greenhouse!!
by froggy127, Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:55 pm

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I am not sure of the quality but for a starter greenhouse to get an early start on your garden?, just might be a good deal and Free Shipping?
Almost seems to good to be true.

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Last post by imafan26
Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:18 pm
My 6'x8' Greenhouse
by OnKloudNyne, Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:29 pm

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It was in the 50's today so I decided to check out my greenhouse and start prepping it for the spring.

Once I start moving plants into the greenhouse and the spring/summer progresses I will post...

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Last post by Bobberman
Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:51 am
6 by 8 greenhouse Cheap & shows how to errect it!
by Bobberman, Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:22 am

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This looks like something everyone needs as a starter greenhouse for around $250.
Some of you probably watched it! Watch the short film!

Grow-It 6'x8' Organic Growers Greenhouse

The efficiency,...

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Last post by Bobberman
Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:46 am
Greenhouse Poduct review page ?
by froggy127, Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:13 am

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I was wondering if anyone else thinks that a product review page would be useful? In the last two years I have found some really good ones and some duds, Maybe if we shared our goods and bads it...

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Last post by evtubbergh
Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:25 pm
Water jugs for thermal mass/heat sink?
by JayPoc, Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:36 pm

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Hello all. I built this little hoop house at the start of the fall, and it managed to keep my lettuce alive until the minus 5 degree F night we had a couple weeks ago.

Anyway, the thing works...

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Last post by scottalot
Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:10 am
Greenhouse Features wanted/needed -- recommended?
by ElkinsFFA, Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:56 pm

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Howdy!
We are the Elkins High School FFA, and we have built a fairly good sized greenhouse. We wanted to do some research and see what features everyone liked to have in a greenhouse. I have posted...

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Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:09 pm

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