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theherblady
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Jan
Glasford
Illinois
USA
510 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 07:41:59 AM
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| Hi all~~ I was wondering how many of you have greenhouses? I have sent away for information from different companies -I ended up buying one locally but the instructions and diagrams were impossible to understand and I had to take it back. Some of them need a hoist to get the roof on. I want something durable to withstand winters here in the midwest..Are there any suggestions? |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 08:02:29 AM
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Hello Jan, I dont have a greenhouse yet but I have a few catalogs if you need info. Good luck. Michele
"she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands". Prov. 31:13 |
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Eileen
True Blue Farmgirl
1199 Posts
Eileen
USA
1199 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 08:04:39 AM
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Hi Jan,
You might try going to ,
www.steuberdistributing.com
and looking at what they offer. They are a wholesale supplier for greenhouse supplies and have some pvc pipe type with the plastic sheeting. They also are a source for all the dyna glass sheeting used on other types of greenhouses.
Eileen
songbird; singing joy to the earth |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 09:34:34 AM
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I have two greenhouses, one 20x30 made from galvanized metal pipe in a half circle shape. The other is 20x50 and made from 2x4's. Both are covered with 6mil uv rated vapour barrier, held in place with lath.
I would strongly suggest going for the wooden frame greenhouse. It took us forever to fasten the plastic to the metal greenhouse and one day to do the wooden one, most of which I managed to do myself.
The 6mil vapour barrier is now in its fifth year and just starting to look like it should be replaced. It's cheap and easy to work with as it comes in rolls.
Diane
Live a good and honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time. |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 09:38:57 AM
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We have a 12 x 24 greenhouse and a 14 x 40 hoop house. We built both ourselves. We had help with the greenhouse. It's a 2 x 4 frame. Our building skills leave a lot to be desired so my dad and his friends helped up. Or, Steve helped them and I stayed out of the way by making a huge breakfast for them. We put the hoop house together ourselves in a few hours.
Diane, have you ever used wiggle wire to fasten your cover? I'm considering changing the hoop over to it but have never seen it in person.
Robin
Thyme For Ewe Farm
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quiltedess
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Nancy
Priest River
ID
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 09:39:11 AM
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Jan:
I have an "English" greenhouse. I think it is 8x10. I really love it. I didn't put it together myself, however, I hired a young man to do it and he did a good job. My favorite greenhouse place is Charly's Greenhouse at http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/ I don't heat my greenhouse, but I live in a fairly mild climate. I'm using for tomatos and basil right now.
Nancy |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 09:42:06 AM
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Robin - have never heard of wiggle wire but am very curious as the metal greenhouse will soon need the plastic replaced and I dread the thought. Where can I find info on it??
Live a good and honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time. |
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theherblady
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Jan
Glasford
Illinois
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 10:21:54 AM
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| Thanks for the suggestions..I checked out both websites and ordered catalogs. My husband has the skill to build one from wood, but no time to build it. He plans on building one for me -but alas, I am a little inpatient. I would like to have it up by fall so I'm ready in the spring! I want to get a head start on herbs, and perhaps start a small business this year.. Nancy- I love the E |
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theherblady
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Jan
Glasford
Illinois
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2005 : 10:31:54 AM
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Nancy- I love the "English " greenhouse..How did the young man get the roof on? Do you have it on a foundation?
Robin-How did you make the hoop house? I would be okay with a hoop house for beginning.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2005 : 7:14:49 PM
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| I have always wanted a green house, but though I have a long term living situation, I haven't decided on a style. Some where in my vast and untidy collection of links there is a place that makes kind of yurt shaped ones, and they kind of tickled my fancy. Andrew and I are thinking (only thinking mind you) of attempting to build our own to fit the place where we want to put it, rather than try and fit someone elses design around our convoluted garden space. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2005 : 9:49:26 PM
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a small green house is for sure on my dream list...way up there....has been for years and years. Maybe someday!!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things! |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2005 : 01:09:16 AM
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http://thymeforewe.com/hoophouse.jpg The base is 1 x 8 boards milled from trees grown here. The ribs are 20' pvc pipes. The pvc is clamped into to the wooden base. It's covered with 6 ml plastic. It was very easy to do. If more detailed pics are helpful I can take them.
Robin
Thyme For Ewe Farm
www.thymeforewe.com |
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quiltedess
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Nancy
Priest River
ID
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2005 : 4:16:51 PM
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Jan:
The greenhouse was put together in pieces. First all the aluminum frame was put together and then the glass was put into place on the frame with clips. The foundation is a leveled out area of gravel and then 4x6 timbers, held in place with rebar posts. Once the timber foundation is set and level, the aluminum frame is put up, not unlike framing a house.
The brand name of my greenhouse is Halls. You can see them at http://www.hallsgreenhouses.com/euro/index.htm
Mine is the Magnum 108 (8x10) which has a double door and four vents for the roof.
Nancy |
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quiltedess
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Nancy
Priest River
ID
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2005 : 4:17:59 PM
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PS I have also used a greenhouse very similar to the one Robin has the picture of. It worked great.
Nancy |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2005 : 4:59:38 PM
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Hi Jan, After years of wanting a little greenhouse DH and I built one from scrap lumber and heavy tedlar plastic. It turned out quite well I think. It is 3 years old now and has withstood bitter cold winters and my seed starts were nice and cozy... It has also held up to Kansas winds and nasty thunderstorms. I hauled flat limestone rock for the center ailse and built tables from scrap and chicken wire to hold my plant trays. My SIL made me a great potting bench from ancient reclaimed lumber. I keep all my seed supplies and dirt mixes, fertilizers, tools ect. there. We heat it with a wall mounted propane heater and it does a super job! It is not fancy but very servicable. In true farmgirl/nester fashion I "decorated" my green house...I made a sign that says " I started out as an English conservatory, but then I came to Kansas..." and in a pottery class I made a "Green Man" mask and hung it up. I also have a picture of St. Fiacre, patron saint of gardeners, and 2 black and white photos of hunky French vineyard workers...inspiration indeed!
The flowers flee from Autumn, but not you-
You are the fearless rose that grows amidst the freezing wind. Rumi |
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Kathy A.
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Kathy
Utah
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2005 : 11:05:27 AM
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| Hello Jan- the herb lady, We just purchased a hoop house kit from www.FarmTek.com after a lot of research it seemed like the best buy for the money. We are just now doing the ground prep work, I'd like to compare notes with you and others as we go along? My soil is very heavy clay so I have a huge pile of compost and sand waiting for me to get to work. Good Luck ~Kathy |
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theherblady
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Jan
Glasford
Illinois
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2005 : 12:59:47 PM
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Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions! I checked out the additional sites..
Meadowlark-yours sounds sooo cute decorated..Our place gets very windy so I would like to have something sturdy. It would be great to make it out of wood but I dont know if that can happen in the near future-What a great way to use scrap wood and get it out of the garage~~!~
Kathy-Let me know how yours works out~~I may have to buy something .
I just want to get it in place by fall so I am ready in spring..I checked out the www.FarmTek.com and wow~~ What alot of stuff. They even have greenhouse sheeting...along with alot of other neat "farm-stuff" I want to check out-
Thanks everyone !!
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