I've done it I bought a Greenhouse

[Ranchnanny]

Hey There Bikerdoc and Camille, Solar Gem requests the 10inch wide and 3inch deep trench is to set the GH in then they will drill holes in the 10inch lip and pound in 2 ft spikes. The shape of the GH is somewhat Gothic so that helps prevent problems with the wind. On not ordering another Sun Glo which was my first choice was the overall cost.

Question for Bikerdoc the 2" or 3" styrafoam is that a vapor barrier ? Would that stop water from draining into the ground? I had planned on placing about 4-5 inches of big chunk bark under the benches to help insulate the floor. I also planned on placing some hardward cloth just as an extra measure for moles and voles. I found a vole in the potting shed once don't know how he got in there.

Thanks everyone for your interest and recommendations.

Sheridan

[camille1585]

Lol, looks like I misunderstood! After living in Europe for so long, I was getting my feet and inches symbols mixed up. Imagine a 10 by 3 FOOT trench!! I'm so dumb sometimes!

[Ranchnanny]

Camille that's one very BIG greenhouse....

Sheridan

[utah]

Originally Posted by Ranchnanny

Hey There Bikerdoc and Camille, Solar Gem requests the 10inch wide and 3inch deep trench is to set the GH in then they will drill holes in the 10inch lip and pound in 2 ft spikes. The shape of the GH is somewhat Gothic so that helps prevent problems with the wind. On not ordering another Sun Glo which was my first choice was the overall cost.

Question for Bikerdoc the 2" or 3" styrafoam is that a vapor barrier ? Would that stop water from draining into the ground? I had planned on placing about 4-5 inches of big chunk bark under the benches to help insulate the floor. I also planned on placing some hardward cloth just as an extra measure for moles and voles. I found a vole in the potting shed once don't know how he got in there.

Thanks everyone for your interest and recommendations.

Sheridan

Can I suggest something? I'd put down a weed mat (garden fabric - NOT plastic) across the bare ground, put small mesh wire over that (to keep the rodents out), then cover it all with a few inches of gravel. That way you have drainage but without the rot (and insects) that bark will attract. Just my - that's how I'm going to do my greenhouse addition (yes, *addition* - the 8'x16' greenhouse built a few months ago is already full).

[Ranchnanny]

Utah, thanks for the reply. I just bought my weed cloth and some hardware cloth (small wire) to put on the ground. Under the benches I plan on putting about 4 to 5 inches of large bark. I think that will help with the humidity when its wet. We are digging the trench tomorrow. Will send tomorrow.

Thanks
Sherry

[utah]

Originally Posted by Ranchnanny

Utah, thanks for the reply. I just bought my weed cloth and some hardware cloth (small wire) to put on the ground. Under the benches I plan on putting about 4 to 5 inches of large bark. I think that will help with the humidity when its wet. We are digging the trench tomorrow. Will send tomorrow.

Thanks
Sherry

I was worried about the humidity too. On top of the misters and the sprinkler for the vandas, I have a large pot (whiskey barrel liner) full of water, some pond plants, and a beta fish in the greenhouse just for this purpose. In the summer I plan on putting a small fountain/sprinkler in it too. It's a great humidifier and is pretty cool.

[Ranchnanny]

Utah it looks like we are thinking the same I have an old insert from a half barrel that I plan on putting in the GH as well. In looking at the photo of your GH I notice that you are using the same type of oil heater that I have. Does it keep the GH warm enough on these cold night? I also bought a Mister Heater (propane) for backup. My luck the power will go out and I'll loose all my orchids what a horrible thought.

Its gonna be fun decorating it sorta I want to try my hand at growing some in baskets like you have.

Sherry