This is an awesome must see! The Pond Plant Girl will show you how you can build your own 5 ‘ x 10’ cold frame green house for under . Join the fun and laughs too!
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25 Responses to Build a Green House for Under $25
I love how cost effective this idea is.
BackyardDiscoveryCo
December 22, 2011 at 9:45 pm Reply
Keep dreaming about your ideal cold frame. If you want something badly enough and honest enough then God will provide you with a way to get it!
papillonaquatique
December 22, 2011 at 10:40 pm Reply
after I went trough the videos in you tube I knew exactly what to do, I went to the hardware store and bought conduit the grey color pipe at the electric area, ( not pvc,) I am not contradcting any one, just so you can save more it runs about $1.20 per pipe. and thanks to all who placed the videos is greaaaaaaaaaaaaat
@msdaigre This green house works well for me. This year I am going to use Visqueen from Discount Visqueen.com. It is thicker and is transparent. Should also hold up better to the elements. I am also going to use smaller and more flexible gauge pipe to make a smaller air space above my plants. If you get any snow, you might consider reinforcing with chicken wire and run some C7 xmas lights inside for extra warmth. Will post a video when it is complete. Thanks for watching! GAiL
Would it be possible to transform the hayloft of a barn into a green house in usda zone 4?
zacheryandersen
December 23, 2011 at 1:59 am Reply
@Mremma14567 Chemically treated wood and some plastics should only be a concern if they are touching vegetables. This year, I am going to use clear 6 mil Visqueen that is designed specifically for greenhouses. The price is decent and it lasts longer than regular drop cloth plastic. Thanks!
Nice video. I’ve done a cold frame w/junque too. Mine utilizes wood instead of PVC and I’ve had to anchor it in the ground as the wind is extreme here sometimes. It was very nice to get some fresh veggies, but it hasn’t paid for it and the energy to do for that and the compost so far – we won’t go there.
I’ve also used plastic that a person uses to protect the floor when painting. But I’ve heard that some plastics and some woods are actually toxic. Any thoughts about that?
Nice video. I’ve done a cold frame w/junque too. Mine utilizes wood instead of PVC and I’ve had to anchor it in the ground as the wind is extreme here sometimes. It was very nice to get some fresh veggies, but it hasn’t paid for it and the energy to do for that and the compost so far – we won’t go there.
I’ve also used plastic that a person uses to protect the floor when painting. But I’ve heard that some plastics and some woods are actually toxic. Any thoughts about that?
Nice video. I’ve done a cold frame w/junque too. Mine utilizes wood instead of PVC and I’ve had to anchor it in the ground as the wind is extreme here sometimes. It was very nice to get some fresh veggies, but it hasn’t paid for it and the energy to do for that and the compost so far – we won’t go there.
I’ve also used plastic that a person uses to protect the floor when painting. But I’ve heard that some plastics and some woods are actually toxic. Any thoughts about that?
why didnt you pull the plastic tight and staple it. This might have cost you like $2 extra and would have added to the rigidity of the system, made for better and more even light transfer, and would have looked way better.
Cool little setup though.
mikenewmanphone
December 23, 2011 at 5:33 am Reply
@jcanivan Awesome! I have thought about a solar greenhouse for a long time, especially for my friends who live in snow country. Always looking for better ways to keep plants alive through the wintertime. GAiL
I love how cost effective this idea is.
BackyardDiscoveryCo
December 22, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Keep dreaming about your ideal cold frame. If you want something badly enough and honest enough then God will provide you with a way to get it!
papillonaquatique
December 22, 2011 at 10:40 pm
i like this ch!
kellydjelly
December 22, 2011 at 11:26 pm
after I went trough the videos in you tube I knew exactly what to do, I went to the hardware store and bought conduit the grey color pipe at the electric area, ( not pvc,) I am not contradcting any one, just so you can save more it runs about $1.20 per pipe. and thanks to all who placed the videos is greaaaaaaaaaaaaat
minihugh
December 22, 2011 at 11:47 pm
woop
SacredFire94
December 23, 2011 at 12:41 am
yep. shes an expert gagja cultivater
thehanz123
December 23, 2011 at 12:43 am
@msdaigre This green house works well for me. This year I am going to use Visqueen from Discount Visqueen.com. It is thicker and is transparent. Should also hold up better to the elements. I am also going to use smaller and more flexible gauge pipe to make a smaller air space above my plants. If you get any snow, you might consider reinforcing with chicken wire and run some C7 xmas lights inside for extra warmth. Will post a video when it is complete. Thanks for watching! GAiL
pondplantgirl
December 23, 2011 at 12:45 am
nice job, i am no expert, but i am going to try this on the weekend comming up. there is a home depot near here. thanks for the great post
msdaigre
December 23, 2011 at 1:45 am
Would it be possible to transform the hayloft of a barn into a green house in usda zone 4?
zacheryandersen
December 23, 2011 at 1:59 am
@Mremma14567 Chemically treated wood and some plastics should only be a concern if they are touching vegetables. This year, I am going to use clear 6 mil Visqueen that is designed specifically for greenhouses. The price is decent and it lasts longer than regular drop cloth plastic. Thanks!
pondplantgirl
December 23, 2011 at 1:59 am
Nice video. I’ve done a cold frame w/junque too. Mine utilizes wood instead of PVC and I’ve had to anchor it in the ground as the wind is extreme here sometimes. It was very nice to get some fresh veggies, but it hasn’t paid for it and the energy to do for that and the compost so far – we won’t go there.
I’ve also used plastic that a person uses to protect the floor when painting. But I’ve heard that some plastics and some woods are actually toxic. Any thoughts about that?
Mremma14567
December 23, 2011 at 2:03 am
Nice video. I’ve done a cold frame w/junque too. Mine utilizes wood instead of PVC and I’ve had to anchor it in the ground as the wind is extreme here sometimes. It was very nice to get some fresh veggies, but it hasn’t paid for it and the energy to do for that and the compost so far – we won’t go there.
I’ve also used plastic that a person uses to protect the floor when painting. But I’ve heard that some plastics and some woods are actually toxic. Any thoughts about that?
Mremma14567
December 23, 2011 at 2:57 am
Nice video. I’ve done a cold frame w/junque too. Mine utilizes wood instead of PVC and I’ve had to anchor it in the ground as the wind is extreme here sometimes. It was very nice to get some fresh veggies, but it hasn’t paid for it and the energy to do for that and the compost so far – we won’t go there.
I’ve also used plastic that a person uses to protect the floor when painting. But I’ve heard that some plastics and some woods are actually toxic. Any thoughts about that?
Mremma14567
December 23, 2011 at 3:35 am
FALSE CHRIST COMES FIRST
bullenchris18
December 23, 2011 at 4:25 am
Lambos! Yes lambos!!!!
greenhousebich
December 23, 2011 at 4:45 am
I liked your video, Gail. Thanks for posting!
glamkitten24
December 23, 2011 at 5:08 am
why didnt you pull the plastic tight and staple it. This might have cost you like $2 extra and would have added to the rigidity of the system, made for better and more even light transfer, and would have looked way better.
Cool little setup though.
mikenewmanphone
December 23, 2011 at 5:33 am
You have a great personality for tv.
luvnmees
December 23, 2011 at 6:25 am
@jcanivan Awesome! I have thought about a solar greenhouse for a long time, especially for my friends who live in snow country. Always looking for better ways to keep plants alive through the wintertime. GAiL
pondplantgirl
December 23, 2011 at 7:16 am
SUBBBBBBBBBBED.
HealthFLI
December 23, 2011 at 7:27 am
great video thanks for the post
demolishionhammer
December 23, 2011 at 7:32 am
Nice Job Gail
Keep up the good work… When you get rich you might want to build a solar greenhouse with Suntuf and some 2×3’s
jcanivan
December 23, 2011 at 7:49 am
Awesome idea, why didn’t I think of that? I’m off to build one =:-)
cambell1308
December 23, 2011 at 8:16 am
hi what type of plastic do you use? i was just wondering what to ask for at the hardware store. thanks!
insanityje
December 23, 2011 at 8:17 am
I love this idea! I’v already got my garden growing, but I’ll be sure to use this tent next time. Can you take the frame apart?
genmama1955
December 23, 2011 at 9:00 am