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Post by icemansyr on Aug 19, 2008 22:14:32 GMT
Just looking for suggestions on greenhouse options? Brands? Types? Do-it-yourself?? I would be interested in growing highland nepenthes (and probably lowlanders) in this greenhouse. Since this would be in Marin County, CA I will probably be growing the rest of my CPs outdoors. Price IS an issue...I'd like to keep it under $1000 if I can. This would be my first greenhouse so I'm not looking for anything huge (15-20' long X 10'-15' wide probably). I'd appreciate any good input, thanks.  |
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prmills
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Post by prmills on Aug 21, 2008 2:08:06 GMT
ummm.... well you won't be able to buy it for that.... I don't know if you'd be able to make one that big for that much either unless you go wood frame and plastic film covering it, but I could be wrong, have been once or twice before |
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Post by icemansyr on Aug 21, 2008 7:42:51 GMT
Well I guess I could stretch it to 2K but it's gonna take me a while to save up. Does that improve my options?
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Post by jasonstone on Aug 25, 2008 15:49:05 GMT
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Post by icemansyr on Aug 25, 2008 20:34:53 GMT
Thanks for the info, Jason. I will actually be moving to Pacifica in a few weeks. I will now have a backyard and wanted to put in a small greenhouse for my highland nepths. I actually have heard about the Harbor Freight greenhouses and was leaning towards the 6x8 model. The 10x12 is nice but might be a little more than I want to spend right now. If I owned the backyard and it was going to be permanent then I might be more apt to go for the 10x12. What have you heard about the 6x8? I love the idea of the internal crossbeam structure (which can also be used to hang nepths)!!! Have you ever constructed one yourself? I'd like to find out how.
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Post by jasonstone on Aug 25, 2008 22:20:24 GMT
No, I haven't built one up myself. From what I have read, it is a pain in the rear and would be a permanent installation if I do it. I guess if one built an internal structure and base in a modular fashion threaded bolts and whatnot, it *could* be made semi-portable. Not having constructed the kit myself, I cant speak to that. My guess would be that any substantially sized structure is best built once and left in that spot for its lifetime. Assuming that the kit is from the same source, I would guess that the 6x8 is of similar construction with the only difference being the dimensions. After building out a decent foundation and beefing up the frame of the greenhouse, most people probably get the best return from a larger building. Your needs and resources will vary of course. If you are renting your new place, you should probably check with the property owner before construction commences. I can see a landlord getting a bit touchy about a freestanding structure being built. As far as me getting one, I have it on my wishlist of things to buy and am awaiting the ways and means committee to authorize it and release the funds. The time frame is uncertain. I am on the southern end of San Francisco so our weather would be quite similar. The winter can get cold, but for the most part the year round temperature is in the 60s in the daytime and low 50s to 60s at night. Being in Daly City, your highs would probably be slightly lower and the lows being slightly higher. The fog is pretty thick in most of DC. Keep us posted on your progress |
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Post by BarryRice on Aug 27, 2008 15:27:02 GMT
With this budget, I think your best option is to make a hoop house.
An inexpensive one would be pretty easy to make. Galvanized steel pipes, bent into arcs via a pipe bender, set into the ground and anchored by cinder blocks, and then covered with poly sheet, should all be within your budget. You'll be able to scale it according to what you want to spend.
Your largest expense will be the environmental controls. A nice fan, maybe a cooling unit, some thermostats. You'll need these things.
If you're not good with wiring and basic construction, you'll be better after making this greenhouse!
Cheers
Barry
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