Next week, it will consistently be in the 40s at night so I can start gradually hardening off the seedlings outside. Finally!

Took me long enough to get to a point where I am finished enough to post it. I just added the corner post trim last weekend. Still need to run power out there and install some lights. I’ll seal around the top before it gets winter.

I’m very proud of the greenhouse I built, as I am a mechanic. Not a carpenter. I learned so much while doing this and have definitely gave myself more confidence in my building abilities. Had a fellow Redditer help me pick up those 14’ 6x6s and place them on top of the 6 6x6s I set in the ground, with 2 80lbs bags of concrete per pole. I didn’t want it to ever come up 😂

Greenhouse is 12x24 10’ on the high side and 8’ on the lower side. All polycarbonate panels on the roof and sides. Have 2 18” fans inside with a 24” exhaust fan on the high end. Have water piped inside. I made the “slab” by compressing 8 tons of road base inside those 2x6s around the base.

A few photos from the greenhouse at Bogotá Botanical Garden. Loved the humidity, filtered light, and dense tropical plants inside

Took me long enough to get to a point where I am finished enough to post it. I just added the corner post trim last weekend. Still need to run power out there and install some lights. I’ll seal around the top before it gets winter.

I’m very proud of the greenhouse I built, as I am a mechanic. Not a carpenter. I learned so much while doing this and have definitely gave myself more confidence in my building abilities. Had a fellow Redditer help me pick up those 14’ 6x6s and place them on top of the 6 6x6s I set in the ground, with 2 80lbs bags of concrete per pole. I didn’t want it to ever come up 😂

Greenhouse is 12x24 10’ on the high side and 8’ on the lower side. All polycarbonate panels on the roof and sides. Have 2 18” fans inside with a 24” exhaust fan on the high end. Have water piped inside. I made the “slab” by compressing 8 tons of road base inside those 2x6s around the base.

Zone 7a!

Decided to download PictureThis to identify some plants growing. I have about 5 of these and they all come back as tomato’s even though I didn’t plant any tomato’s in the garden because it is very shaded. I only planted carrots, lettuce, and spinach.

Just in case they are tomato’s, I decided to move them to their own pots for now and see what happens. Just want to know if you guys think it’s accurate

Its not big or impressive but i love my lean to. Ive just pulled all my garlic from last year and this year ill have

Black cherry toms

Tigerella toms

Orange queen toms

Cucumber

Chocolate Habanero

Orange Cayenne

Red Bell pepper

Garvee 6x10
Already had ground contact 4x6’s rebarred into the ground from another project. Dug out the bottom lined with a few layers of weed cloth and filled with 6” of pea gravel. Mounted 2x4’s on their sides with L brackets then mounted the greenhouse to the 2x4’s with steel mending plates. This gave the greenhouse a little extra height. Installed eyebolts through the frame in 8 spots and used Steel cable and turnbuckles to attach them all to 15” trampoline anchors that were drilled into the ground. All the windows are siliconed in and installed an aluminum bar down each long side for extra stability. Installed a 12” exhaust fan and ran an extension cord into the greenhouse through a grommet installed on the side to run the fan. Added two a/c vent covers opposite of the fan so air can be drawn through when the gh is closed up. Didn’t come with any type of door latch so holes were drilled into the top rail and we drop the crappy anchor pins the gh came with in the holes to stop the door from sliding open from the wind. The window also did not latch so the stick that props it open just kinda dangled there and wind could open the window. We installed a turnbuckle on the stick that latches into a padeye then can be turned to tighten and lock the window.

It can get pretty windy where we live but this thing doesn’t move. I was scared to buy a $250 Amazon GH but I don’t regret my decision now. I feel like with these upgrades and the beefing up we did that it will work for me for many years. It wasn’t really hard to put together, just a bit cumbersome at times and definitely required two people.

***UPDATE***

I think I did a poor explanation on my part of my abilities and preparation I’ve put into this.

I know how to remove the glass, I know how to remove the frame, and everything else. However, I studied technology not engineering or architecture so I am ignorant on that end. I am stating I am not sure where to start as in, if I remove a piece of glass on the top of the structure instead of a different specific piece is the structure going to catastrophically collapse. 😅 My only care is the frame and the structural integrity of that being in good condition. Replacement glass is in the budget already.

I got a great deal on it and if it’s something I can’t handle I am more than willing to pay someone to move it since I got it dirt cheap.

I also have the base for it being built later this week once a dead tree that is in the way is moved.

I apologize for not explaining it more thoroughly in the description, take it easy on me internet. 😂 If my girl wants a green house, she gone get a green house.

The base is being built later this week after a dead tree is moved. I have a trailer, tools, and everything else (3 reluctant friends who I can pay in beer).

Just purchased this used 16 by 17 foot greenhouse. I was curious how to go about moving it exactly. I have removed the doors and all the stuff inside already. I’m just left with the glass and frame. However, not 100% sure where exactly to start.

All the glass and frame is already labeled for reconstruction. Adding labeling the aluminum to the list (thanks for the notes).

Just wanted to share my newly finished greenhouse pond. I'm super satisfied with the result. Just filed it today to fit the liner and put the top frame on. Nothing planted yet. Really looking forward to start working on the plants and building the filter next :)

Hi fellow plant lovers!
So I have this wonderful patch of land behind my house, and I’m working on prepping it for a greenhouse of some kind.
I would love to tap into the knowledge of some people who have experience in this field.

On one hand I’m looking at something like this:
https://a.co/d/05PsPCpJ

On the other something like this:
https://a.co/d/0b4ROmQE

The one sure looks more premium than the other, but does it really make a difference as far as growing stuff?
I hope to invest in something that will be around for a long time.
Last time I did this I had the worst time dealing with the squirrels, birds, and other things eating everything, so I’m hoping doing it inside an enclosure will help me be more successful.

Good to know:
My area is about 12 by 16 feet.
I am an avid gardener, and I plan to grow a variety of vegetables in this greenhouse.

Any insight / experience that might help me figure out which way to go would be greatly appreciated 😊.

Edit: I’m in Tampa, Florida

10 by 12 green house, added 14” exhaust fan with thermostat and automatic roof ventilation openers.

After 28 years of waiting, including nearly two months for some clown that kept not showing up, it’s finally finished! Missed the planting window for a lot of seeds, and have to hook up a power cord and the hose, plus add pavestones in the middle, but I am thrilled! Going to start adding plants today. Shipped a lemon tree from CO, hope that it survived.

Backyard Discovery Zalie greenhouse kit. Assembly (by a professional) took three days.

Thought this sub might enjoy these greenhouse pics