I bought the HFGH 6x8 in So Cal

[IngieBee]

Originally Posted by Ray

Tomatoes are a no-no, for sure. The plants emit ethylene, which is toxic to most orchids, and will - at the very least - blast the flowers.

I suggest that you build a raised, pressure-treated lumber foundation that elevates the structure a foot or more.

If you completely line the floor with plastic, how will the irrigation water drain?

Oh dear, had no idea about the tomato plants emitting ethylene! Thanks for that info!

Also, I was thinking of sealing off the floor to keep bugs out, leaving a hole with hardware cloth and bug screen. I can't seal it off with soil or anything... And I did want to capture humidity. Is that a dumb idea?

Roberta, I was also hoping it would seal out the cold air in winter. It gets into the high 20's here once in a while . I was planning on using concrete Piers, those small ones with the wood on top. Their weight, and that of the wood would be the primary securing mechanisms for resisting the wind. I'd put 4x4s in each corner and build the benches using them as part of their structure.



Thanks you two for all your invaluable input!