Green House Project #4 "The Completion"

As the summer comes to an end

so does the construction of my 

Green house project

  I ripped-down 2x4's into 2x2's

then assembled frames

which fit between the uprights.

Once they were checked for proper fit, 

I stapled 4 mil. semi-clear plastic 

over the frame then trimmed with white

duct tape and stapled it again

The side panels were hinged for ventilation 

the front and back panels were securely affixed

to provide additional strength   

Now it's complete I get to spend more

time gardening

I've enjoyed building the greenhouse,

 as with every project 

I've learn something new

I hope you've enjoyed seeing my 

Green House Project 

Thank You

Step #1

Step #2

Step #3

Green House Project Part #3

The opportunity to add to the green house 

has come, whether a little at a time or

 all at once it will get done.  

I removed the brace and poly tarp I had temporally 

across the back and cleared the way for

a permanent back wall

With this project I have found it easier to 

pre-stain the lumber after cutting to length.

Using up all of the dark brown stain I had to use

some left over cedar stain to finish the job

With the soft top lifted I was ready to install 

the 2x4 framing.

To keep it simple I over lapped two pieces 

of glass fitted into the groove of the frame

which provides side to side coverage.   

With the glass framed in and an upper

cross boards in place

 it was time to reattach the soft top.

A look from the inside showing the new framing

that and my little garden

The next step will be to close it in completely  

Stay tuned for part #4

The Green House Project Part #2

Once the top to the Green House

was complete.

 I framed in recycled 

sliding glass doors on each side.  

With the sides done I 

laid up the end wall.

The top pulled back down,

 now I just need to
make a door.

After ripping down some 

scrap wood I assembled then

stained the door. 

Coming a little short of clear vinyl 

I added a piece of 

green poly tarp then stitched binding

 around the panel before

stapling it to the door frame. 

The rest of the evening I spent 

rearrange the plants.

This should keep out the rabbits. 

  Stay tuned for

Green House Part #3

The Green House Project

Recently I was helping a friend renovate they’re home.  

In the process I removed about 36 lineal feet of clear vinyl from they're front porch. I figured I could put it to good use, so I brought it home laid it out scrubbed with soap and water then hung to dry.

Like so many others you see through the countryside and even in some suburban neighborhoods is the skeletal remains from a 10 x 20 carports covered by old Poly-tarp. Mine was no different. 

Having the time with little to no money I went to work on mine.
I started by cutting up a new tarp and sewn it to the clear vinyl. The layout easily covered the garage floor and then some. 

Needless to say the more you sew together the heaver it get.  It was a lot to feed through the machine I think the next time I’ll move the machine to the center of the room.

 I took our yard skeleton and gave it some new skin. 
Once I was done I realized I didn't make a very good car cover but I did make a pretty good green house. 

The one thing I didn't anticipate was
the wild rabbits and deer
well, more to do tomorrow.
 It's been a fun weekend project.