Search
Latest topics
» N&C Midwest September 2023by OhioGardener Yesterday at 7:06 pm
» Closing beds for winter
by OhioGardener Yesterday at 7:03 pm
» Famous Gardening Quotes
by OhioGardener Yesterday at 12:51 pm
» Foodbank’s composting program creates food from food
by OhioGardener 9/22/2023, 8:29 am
» What Have You Picked From Your Garden Today
by OhioGardener 9/21/2023, 1:15 pm
» Turning existing garden beds into SFG
by jemm 9/20/2023, 7:35 am
» updating my mix - what should I add
by sanderson 9/18/2023, 5:04 am
» Senseless Banter...
by sanderson 9/16/2023, 11:37 pm
» Walking stick kale
by sanderson 9/16/2023, 12:27 am
» Lumber and measuring for SFG boxes
by sanderson 9/16/2023, 12:21 am
» Avatar issues
by Guinevere 9/14/2023, 7:53 pm
» Ohio Gardener's Greenhouse
by OhioGardener 9/14/2023, 5:27 pm
» Happy Birthday!!
by sanderson 9/11/2023, 4:40 pm
» When to harvest? / Watermelon seedlings
by sanderson 9/9/2023, 6:07 pm
» Hornets Nest
by sanderson 9/8/2023, 8:15 pm
» Tropical Storm Hilary
by jennyjo37 9/5/2023, 5:31 pm
» A square foot garden in a round bed.
by alicej 9/4/2023, 3:39 am
» Determinate Cherry Tomato for Greenhouse
by OhioGardener 9/2/2023, 6:52 pm
» N&C Midwest August 2023
by Scorpio Rising 8/31/2023, 9:01 am
» Hurricane
by Scorpio Rising 8/30/2023, 7:25 am
» No-Fail Zucchini Bread
by OhioGardener 8/28/2023, 11:11 am
» buying compost small town SW Pennsylvania
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 6:41 pm
» Phosphate
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 3:43 pm
» Topping brand new SFG box with more gorgeous compost???
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 3:36 pm
» 8 Great Vegetables for Fall Planting
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 2:58 pm
» What are you eating from your garden today?
by OhioGardener 8/26/2023, 7:19 pm
» Flowers to attract hummingbirds
by OhioGardener 8/26/2023, 6:59 pm
» Hoss Tools Seeds 50% off
by OhioGardener 8/26/2023, 6:25 pm
» Fall is For Garlic Planting
by OhioGardener 8/24/2023, 6:27 pm
» shop lights vs grow lights
by OhioGardener 8/24/2023, 10:16 am
Google
Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
4 posters
Page 1 of 1
Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
As I was waltzing through Costco yesterday I discovered an affordable greenhouse that would be the perfect size for me. Approx 6"6"" x 7'6" and under $1500. Wood frame with 8 foot peak, greenhouse acrylic plastic sides and roof plus a roof vent.
I have lusted for a greenhouse for 30 years or so but kids, college, divorce all interfered with the dream. MY house has an HOA that prohibits a shed larger than 120 sq ft. I have a 96 sq ft shed and this would tuck neatly behind it. The property behind me is parkland so there shouldn't be any complaints about nestling the greenhouse behind the shed.
Could I get get by with a 12x12 cement squares for a foundation? I figured the floor would be sand for minimal maintenance. Does anyone have experience they would like to share before I make the plunge? Is there a good reference book out there somewhere to minimize my mistakes?
I looked on Costco for a link to post but this particular greenhouse is not online at this time. It was very sturdy as I walked inside and shook the walls and door with minimal effect. Any suggestions are welcome:)
Thanks
Ron
I have lusted for a greenhouse for 30 years or so but kids, college, divorce all interfered with the dream. MY house has an HOA that prohibits a shed larger than 120 sq ft. I have a 96 sq ft shed and this would tuck neatly behind it. The property behind me is parkland so there shouldn't be any complaints about nestling the greenhouse behind the shed.
Could I get get by with a 12x12 cement squares for a foundation? I figured the floor would be sand for minimal maintenance. Does anyone have experience they would like to share before I make the plunge? Is there a good reference book out there somewhere to minimize my mistakes?

I looked on Costco for a link to post but this particular greenhouse is not online at this time. It was very sturdy as I walked inside and shook the walls and door with minimal effect. Any suggestions are welcome:)
Thanks
Ron
sunflowersarefun- Posts : 8
Join date : 2022-02-03
Age : 75
Location : lebanon ohio
sanderson and Scorpio Rising like this post
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
sunflowersarefun wrote:Could I get get by with a 12x12 cement squares for a foundation? I figured the floor would be sand for minimal maintenance. Does anyone have experience they would like to share before I make the plunge? Is there a good reference book out there somewhere to minimize my mistakes?![]()
Yes, those squares would work for the base, but your main consideration in this area are the high winds. It is essential that the greenhouse is anchored down to prevent the wind from moving it in the most unpredictable manner. You will want to closely inspect it before purchase to ensure those acrylic panels will survive 50 or 60 mph winds -- I have a number of neighbors that bought inexpensive greenhouses from places like Harbor Freight, and the winds constantly blew panels out of them.
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
sanderson, Scorpio Rising and sunflowersarefun like this post
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
Thanks for that information. I hope to put it on the south side of my shed but since the wind usually comes out of the west that won’t be much of a wind break. I am going to Costco today and will inspect the panels and read any info they have about wind etc.
Anchoring might present some challenges but looking forward to thinking about the options available. In my experience , you get what you pay for at Harbor Freight. Tarps have been my most successful product from there. They are cheap but durable. I still like to wander the aisles and see new stuff tho

Anchoring might present some challenges but looking forward to thinking about the options available. In my experience , you get what you pay for at Harbor Freight. Tarps have been my most successful product from there. They are cheap but durable. I still like to wander the aisles and see new stuff tho


sunflowersarefun- Posts : 8
Join date : 2022-02-03
Age : 75
Location : lebanon ohio
Scorpio Rising likes this post
sunflowersarefun- Posts : 8
Join date : 2022-02-03
Age : 75
Location : lebanon ohio
Scorpio Rising likes this post
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
Those are double-wall polycarbonate panels, not acrylic plastic as you thought. That is a good thing. The double-wall polycarbonate is very durable and strong - I think they have like a 10-year manufacturers warranty. It looks solid the way they slid the panels into groves wood beams. Still needs to be anchored down, though.
Probably this greenhouse: https://yardistrystructures.com/cedar-poly-greenhouse/
Probably this greenhouse: https://yardistrystructures.com/cedar-poly-greenhouse/
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
sanderson and Scorpio Rising like this post
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
That is it exactly. Thanks for the link. Now to do some smooth talking persuading 





sunflowersarefun- Posts : 8
Join date : 2022-02-03
Age : 75
Location : lebanon ohio
sanderson and Scorpio Rising like this post
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
I am interested, too. Not sure where I would put the thing….
Scorpio Rising-
Posts : 8567
Join date : 2015-06-12
Age : 61
Location : Ada, Ohio
sanderson likes this post
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
I think I'm in love.OhioGardener wrote:Probably this greenhouse: https://yardistrystructures.com/cedar-poly-greenhouse/

Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
sanderson wrote:I think I'm in love.OhioGardener wrote:Probably this greenhouse: https://yardistrystructures.com/cedar-poly-greenhouse/![]()

"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
sunflowersarefun wrote:That is it exactly. Thanks for the link. Now to do some smooth talking persuading
I bought mine as a birthday gift for myself.

My weather station today showed 59 mph winds during the storms. If I didn't have the greenhouse anchored down, I probably wouldn't have it.
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
sanderson and sunflowersarefun like this post
Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
OhioGardener wrote:. . . My weather station today showed 59 mph winds during the storms. If I didn't have the greenhouse anchored down, I probably wouldn't have it.

Re: Greenhouse - Helpful Hints in Setting up a Wood-Framed Greenhouse
I like the idea of a birthday gift to myself. Now to battle the HOA

. My yard backs up to a local park so I could “ hide “ it behind my shed without a problem. We shall see:lol!:



sunflowersarefun- Posts : 8
Join date : 2022-02-03
Age : 75
Location : lebanon ohio

» Just Moved back to the NW!
» Hints for Successful Tumbler Composting?
» First attempt at herbs and veg in the U.K.
» Tomatoes are setting
» Eggplants not setting fruit
» Hints for Successful Tumbler Composting?
» First attempt at herbs and veg in the U.K.
» Tomatoes are setting
» Eggplants not setting fruit
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|