I am wanting to grow higher temperature, higher humidity plants. We have a space that is 10x16' but fairly difficult to access with equipment to pour a slab.

I am open to a prefab kit or building from scratch. I am just not sure what my best bet is for limiting heating costs in the winter. The current plan was pressure treater wood framing with Solexx panels because they are easty to get locally but that won't do much for insulation in Winter. So I was considering adding a 2nd layer of some sort of plastic film on the inside of the 2x4s to create a dead air pocket to help with insulation.

I also wanted to have a ~200 gallon fish enclosure which would help stabalize temperatures slightly.

Would putting pressure treated lumber directly on the soil, adding weed guard and filling with gravel be a reasonable option for the floor and foundation?

Are there significantly better options for insulation for winter?

My budget is pretty flexible. I just want to make sure that the money is well spent. It seems like I can build what I am describing for $1,500ish but if I could get a much better building for like $6-8k that wouldn't be out of the question.

Just curious, install cost seems fairly affordable for that size, thinking of building one myself. Have a friend who can do the plumbing pro bono.

Has anybody experimented with using timing valves for both the water source and draining the hoses during winter for your irrigation system as well as a timer for turning on the pump in the use case where it is well water?

My first post! Starting to build a little family of citrus and other tropicals. Will be heated in winter though need to get the electrician back to finish now that it’s up. Plants in here are at most only a few months since I ordered them with some coming just in the last week. Everything seems to be decently happy atm, the avocado lost a bunch of leaves when I repotted it but now it’s shooting out a lot of new growth! Barrels are just for holding water for a heat sink and it has misters which come on every hour during the day and a fan in the corner to move air. Have another which I need to put up that will be for vegetables. Happy with how they are coming out. :)

i recently was put in charge of a family member’s small greenhouse and the floor is currently a weed plastic, but the gravel underneath it is uneven and it caused little water pockets to form where algae grows and it’s slippery and feels dangerous, not to mention how it can help harbor insects and diseases. that being said, another friend suggested putting a finer gravel over the top of the current plastic, leveling it, and setting it with sand. is this a feasible solution or should i replace the floor and relevel the gravel underneath it? the current plastic itself is fine, but it’s very much becoming a hazard

I have a relatively optimum place to build my greenhouse. The main issue. There is a vent for a pad furnace that exhausts right there or possibly into it.

Can I do that ?? The co2 should be helpful. The heat exhaust should be help fil.

Thoughts??6 y

It’s grow time in my dome when it comes to succulents and cactus . Here are a few of my favorites.

I'm thinking about buying the 8x12 greenhouse from Temu for about $500. It's actually 130 inches long, which by my math is a bit less than 11 feet, but they're billing it as 8x12. Specifically what I want to know is this: Are the panels double-wall polycarbonate? The picture would lead me to believe they are, but they only say polycarbonate. Basically I have some doubts and would like recommendations from other folks who have purchased one.

Good morning. Anyone on here have any experiences with the Palram snap and grow greenhouses? I'm looking to get the 8x32 but before buying just wondering if someone has the 8x32 and if it's a good greenhouse.

I love this idea but don't know if it's feasible. Would love any insights and pictures!

I am building a post and beam greenhouse with glass. I am planning on ordering the majority of the glass from fabglassandmirror.com. It'll be insulated and tempered. Im trying to find the best method to cap the ends with tracks and gaskets to install. Each panel will butt up against another and have a seam on a post or rafter. That seam needs to be weather proof. I've never installed glazing before and looking for any ideas.

Hi all! I'm just getting into the horticulture thing and need some advice. I live in zone 7B and I'd like to know what flowers and herbs to plant when. All the calendars I'm finding online are for vegetables. I'd like to sell pre-filled planters and/or hanging baskets.

I live in zone 10A in Southern California and my plants were doing great in the garage. I moved them into here yesterday and had to rush them all out because they were all going through heat stress. Wilting or turning black on the leaves.

Anybody else have monsteras in their greenhouse or have any tips to protect them from the sun? My greenhouse doesn’t have UV protection, what would you recommend as the summer sun is growing stronger? Will fans and misters help? It has two doors on both opposing sides I’m not sure if this will help airflow as it is pretty windy here.

Where can I find a used one for somewhat cheap. Looking for a 6x10 ft and a bit larger!

I’m totally new to greenhouses and how they exactly work but am not a stranger to gardening. I’m trying to figure out a good kit to start with, I’ve seen that poly and glass are good for winter but probably won’t go with glass due to price. I just honestly don’t even know where to start looking for a good/reputable greenhouse kit vendor. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Hi folks! I've been having a really hard time with seed sprouting. I'm using rock wool cubes in a 5x5 square arrangement. I got 1 out of 25 catnip seeds to sprout. Basil is doing better, with 17 out of 25. Onion seeds were 3 out of 25. They aren't in a greenhouse (I intend to build one this fall) but I didn't plant anything until the last week of May, and I'm in the mid-South of USA. Is it an issue with the rock wool? Should I have used a heated pad for seed starting? Any tips for a complete rookie would be appreciated.

I have a coffee tree and a yuzu tree that for the past four years or so that I have brought inside over the winter. They are getting heavy and large to the point that even with two people carrying them, it's quite a lift. Are there any outdoor greenhouse solutions that would be a good fit for me? We do get quite cold over the winter.