Finally, a greenhouse.

[Ranchnanny]

Congrats Claude on the new GH. I really like the way you used the shelving standing on end for mounted orchids great idea. Where is the northwest are you? I live in Central Oregon. I had to get Aluminet to cover my GH even though it was frosted.

Have Fun!!

Sheridan

[VickiC]

Looking good, Claude! I really like your greenhouse! You're ahead of me......I wish I had my orchids in mine, too.
Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by justorchids

Hi all,

It has been a while, sure miss reading everyone's posts. I am sooooooo happy that I have to share with everyone DH finally agreed to a gh and help modify it so it fits in our tiny backyard. I still have much to doand learn in the future. I have to say, the forum sure help with my decison and confidence. Thanks.

[justorchids]

Royal, thanks. It is HF 6 x 8 (modify to 5 x 8). I'm cheap I took advantage of a 20% off coupon whilst it was on sale for $349.99. I think I paid around $305. Total spent is less than $400. DH modify the roof so we can walk to the other side of narrow strip of garden (with my 2 tiny veggie patches I make fulll use of every inch of land I have

Seridian, thanks. I am in North Bothell, WA. As the shelving screen, I copy the idea from someone who posted in the past. I thought the same thing too when I saw it. Very utilitarian. I used both side of the shelving. The greenhouse get direct sun from 10:30am till 2:00pm, then a couple hour of evening sun from about 5:30 to 7:00pm. So far the temp is between 62 - 72. Humidity is averaging 60%. My worry is what to use to insulate for winter!

[justorchids]

VickiC, thanks. Don't worry, take your time, it's summer right? when you're done.

Oops! Sorry Seridan, I made a typo error

[Ranchnanny]

Not to worry Claude...you might take a look at Aluminet from Farmtek online. They are great folks to deal with. That is where I got my Aluminet from it keeps the GH from getting to warm in summer (we get hot here most summers 105) and in winter it insulates keep heat in. You might have to use a small heater in winter.
My GH is a solar fiberglass one piece with storm doors on each end. It came with wooden benches. Its great fun having a GH I find myself out there just staring at the orchids...

Do you plan on putting a misting system in?

Sheridan

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[dounoharm]

as far as insulating for winter, i really think the solar pool cover helped my propane bill by about 15-20%...and i just have it on the roof of mine....gl and have fun!!!

[justorchids]

Sorry for the long silence. Have been out of town and having company after our return. Busy......Glad to be back to normal schedule

Sheridan, thanks for the advice. I think I am going to try to do that. A couple quick questions, do you have your aluminet cover outside or inside of your gh? Also, do u cover the whole gh or just the roof and part of the walls? Thanks in advance.

As for misting system, I will wait till next summer. I am enjoying the time watering the orchids. Way easier than when they are in the house

	Mistking Looking for a misting system? Look no further. Automated misting systems from MistKing are used by multitude of plant enthusiasts and are perfect for Orchids. Systems feature run dry pumps, ZipDrip valve, adjustable black nozzles, per second control! Automatically mist one growing shelf or a greenhouse full of Orchids. See MistKing testimonials

[Ranchnanny]

Claude I have my aluminet on the outside of the GH. I measured from the side about knee hi over the top to the other side and then the length. I had them tape the edges and place gromits every so many inches. Check out their site to get more info on it. The aluminet is very light weight but works well. I weighted one side with a galvanized pipe and nylon tied it to the aluminet and the other side is attached to the old potting shed with hooks. I didn't cut the aluminet where the GH roof vent is because I didn't want it flapping in the breeze. Its light enough for the vent to raise it. The aluminet comes in different percentages mine is 60%

Good Luck
Sheridan

[orchidbingo]

Congratulations! Your greenhouse looks great and it was really helpful seeing the various steps of assembly.

I'm all ready copy your design -- I just need to locate a kit to turn my zone 5b backyard into 8a

[snow]

ZONE 5B? you almost don,t need a greenhouse! lol