Start of the Panel Greenhouse!

ninnymary

ninnymary

Garden Master
Joined
Dec 7, 2009
Messages
12,566
Reaction score
12,380
Points
437
Location
San Francisco East Bay
secuono, I was trying not to post so that I wouldn't hijack your thread. But since you commented, yes chickens like to peck at red things. I used to wear red rain boots when I cleaned the coop and they were always pecking them.

Mary
 
canesisters

canesisters

Garden Master
Joined
Nov 16, 2011
Messages
5,684
Reaction score
7,461
Points
377
Location
Southeast VA
I figured that since I completely derailed this thread, I should at least post a pict of the shelter.
DSCF0171.JPG
DSCF0173.JPG
SUPER easy to build and so far (30mph winds last night) pretty sturdy.
Thanks yall for all the help.
 
secuono

secuono

Garden Master
Joined
Jun 1, 2011
Messages
2,067
Reaction score
1,700
Points
317
Location
VA
Mmk, so the panel greenhouse turned into an Aframe wood structure. Then my ram decided to use it as a scratching post and it fell apart, clearly I shouldn't be making houses!! lol
Put it back together and added bracing, kinda looks like a post hurricane structure now, but more sturdy.
I keep forgetting to buy more plastic, going to need more foam, too. Got a roll of ducktape, though. Really need to get it done, want to move my willows outside already!
 
baymule

baymule

Garden Master
Joined
Mar 20, 2011
Messages
18,379
Reaction score
34,803
Points
457
Location
Trinity County Texas
Don't feel bad, my greenhouse effort is a PVC frame that I duct tape plastic on in the fall. It utterly failed in the snow and ice storms we had this year, as it was not designed for such extremes. Oh well. You do what you can with what you've got and just go with it.
 
NwMtGardener

NwMtGardener

Garden Addicted
Joined
May 30, 2011
Messages
1,839
Reaction score
873
Points
227
Location
Whitefish, MT
secuono said:
Mmk, so the panel greenhouse turned into an Aframe wood structure. Then my ram decided to use it as a scratching post and it fell apart, clearly I shouldn't be making houses!! lol
Put it back together and added bracing, kinda looks like a post hurricane structure now, but more sturdy.
I keep forgetting to buy more plastic, going to need more foam, too. Got a roll of ducktape, though. Really need to get it done, want to move my willows outside already!
Click to expand...

I learned my lesson about my construction abilities when I attempted to make a garden bench. HAHAHA, it was disasterous, everyone, including me, was terrified to sit on it!! Part (most) of my problem is...know how I have that aversion to MEASURING things, like when cooking? Yeah...that doesn't work so well for BUILDING. :lol:
 
secuono

secuono

Garden Master
Joined
Jun 1, 2011
Messages
2,067
Reaction score
1,700
Points
317
Location
VA
My rabbit hutches survived being dragged, flipped and tossed over a fence and across the yard...But a simple Aframe....impossible. lol

Got the plastic up. More of a hothouse than greenhouse...oh well.
There's a small triangle window in the back. Need to put together the front door flaps and tie it all down so it doesn't blow away. Then redo the rabbit poo in there, add sand, dirt, peat and mix it all up.

g2.jpg
 
Last edited:
secuono

secuono

Garden Master
Joined
Jun 1, 2011
Messages
2,067
Reaction score
1,700
Points
317
Location
VA
Added a tarp for shade, totally forgot that and burnt my willows....Some are growing new leaves. opps
 
secuono

secuono

Garden Master
Joined
Jun 1, 2011
Messages
2,067
Reaction score
1,700
Points
317
Location
VA
Sheep knocked it down, fixed it.
Wind tore it down this morning....no longer have a greenhouse....Ah well...
 
lesa

lesa

Garden Master
Joined
Nov 10, 2008
Messages
6,645
Reaction score
568
Points
337
Location
ZONE 4 UPSTATE NY
For crying out loud! Sometimes you just can't win! Who needs a greenhouse, anyway?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Sister Sites

BackYardChickens.com
BackYardHerds.com
SufficientSelf.com
Top