found these a couple years ago and bought 10- use them for everything on my farm. chicken run off the coup because where I live, the hens cannot be outside at all, hay storage to keep the deer and cows out, emergency outside storage of bulk farm items like grain, fertilizer, and other chemicals, use one for composting so I can do it thru the winter, and of course green houses. Thank you
Do you need a permit from the city to put this greenhouse up in your back yard, bcuz I know there are regulations for putting up a shed, it can only be a certain size 👍 thanks
I actually have the same one. I was concerned about it holding the weight of snow so it has wire fencing stretched over top to add support. I did a video too. I really love it it has all my frost tender trees and some seeds i started
I did the exact same thing after this greenhouse collapsed in a heavy rainstorm three weeks after I set it up. After spending about the same amount of money the greenhouse cost, it was restrengthened with cattle fencing. It could not handle the last ice storm and collapsed again. If I had to do it over again, I would not have bought this and would have made my own strong frame out of wood. Yeah his greenhouse has zero structural integrity.
Do you need a permit from the city to put this in your back yard? Could I use the grow lights as a regular light inside my house? Would it harm me in any way? 👍 Thanks
Did you put the panels between the framework and the cover to help w/ sagging or is the framework on top of the panels? I’ve been thinking of adding panels to mine also
The panels are on the inside of the frame. I didn't want added friction on the plastic. It does keep the cover from sagging. It's held up to our 50 mph winds and snow.
You can use 3/4" up to 1.5" pvc, grey conduit or even black water pipe for the additional ribs to add rigidity and support for the cover, the grey conduit or black pipe is probably best because it is uv resistant and won't become brittle like the white pvc will but you will need a barrier between any plastic pipe and the plastic cover as most plastic pipes give off chlorine gas and will degrade the plastic cover, duct tape or aluminum tape will work as a barrier. Also, if you build a wood frame out of 2x6's up to 2x12's standing on edge to sit the hoophouse on (anchored to the wood frame of course) you can not only get the cover a lot tighter but gain much needed height and it adds a tremendous amount of structural stability in high winds. Using 1/2" to 1' thick wood strips to attach the cover flaps to the wood frame, a wood frame will also eliminate the need to bury the flaps and anchor them with cinder blocks or heavy stones. You can anchor the wood frame to the ground if desired but not necessary as the wood frame will be quite heavy especially if using 2x8" up to 2x12" treated lumber. My hoophouse is 10'x28' and 7.5' tall and I used 2x8's for the frame making it a total of 8 feet 2 inches tall which makes a huge difference for plants such as tomatoes and okra which easily get over 6.5 feet tall which was a problem I had with my first hoop house. Another thing, regarding your video on how to prolong the life of your greenhouse, you need to spray the mesh windows heavily with the protectant because the mesh material is not uv resistant at all and will deteriorate in just one season, at least that was my experience with my first hoophouse. I'm thinking once the mesh windows on my new hoophouse do deteriorate I can replace them with residential window screen material and attach it to the cover with hot glue. I'll have to think on that a little more and cross that bridge when I get to it. Another side note, you can use the 303 protectant or any other uv protectant like Armor All to prolong the life of belts, hoses, rubber door seals, rubber O rings and even tires on cars, motorcycles, boats, ATV's, RV's and bicycles. For example, if you have to replace any belts, hoses or rubber seals on your car, motorcycle, boat, ATV, RV or bicycle soak them in the uv protectant for 15 to 30 minutes before installation and it will double or triple their life. Hope this helps and happy gardening!
Thanks for the update. I’ve been considering a greenhouse and have seen these but really hesitated as I’m on an extremely tight budget and can’t afford to let my money “fly away”. So again thanks for both the original video and this update.
I have the same only white. We put it on a bottom framework of 2x4 with rebar pounded into the ground. We covered top framework w/ pool noodles to help w sunscald and rubbing. I have a shade cloth for summer. No heat inside but I cover growing greens w/ agribon and even in 16 degrees last night everything looks fine
I purchased a similar one from Amazon after watching some of your videos. I tried to overbuild it, full solid cinderblock base, added EMT support, door and wall on the north side, insulation on sides. I've been trying to get it to hold heat better but tonight being the coldest night all winter has put it to the test. It is 24 F outside and 32 F in the greenhouse. I have extra tarps around it, 3 strands of incandescent Christmas lights, and a heating cable meant for deicing roofs on the ground. I am happy with my purchase, spent more on adding to it. If I knew it wasn't good enough to insulate passively through a moderate freeze I probably would have built my own. I love the water heater ideas but am yet to find a good vessel. I am also considering your buy two strategy. I sure wish the manufacturers would sell just the top. I think a big blanket on top would help trap heat. As it warms up I want to try shade cloth over the plastic, maybe frame the windows with wood and mesh. I always wonder what zone you are in. Thanks for all your innovative videos.
Insulated blanket from evening to morning would help. Otherwise a south facing greenhouse with a thermal mass northern wall and insulated everything except for the greenhouse face. Still, an insulated blanket over night will help keep the heat
Thank you for sharing this video. We get lots of wind here and don’t think I would have considered this hoop house until you talked about it withstanding 40 mph wind. Definitely worth looking into!
Love the way you present, you don’t waffle on and on like some saying nothing just extending time view for cash. calm, collective, informative and to the point, and that’s why I keep watching, always big thumbs up from UK straight into it, no long intro’s or annoying music, I’m not a misery honest, but so many lose why they got watched at the start, to learn from others experiences👍
I have had the exact same for over 1 year. It is great. And I also built my own door. I find the material can tear easily but it seems to withstand lots of wear and tear
It's probably cheaper to run a couple of heat tubes you get for green houses it's like 20 watts each tube or you get the longer tube it's bigger watts but it's pretty safe to if used correctly and getting a temperature sensor for the plug so when the heat isn't needed then it will shut off just to save you abit money in the long run
I've begged my hubby for a greenhouse so now I guess I'll just buy the same Amazon one. Thanks again for all the info will watch your first video on how you added the extra cinder blocks
I agree with you on this greenhouse . I have 4 small green houses and I love this one I most. I bought it about the same time you did yours.I live in Tennessee and it has been terrific to have.
I had a similar smaller one and very much neglected it for several years. It slowly weathered and suffered some damage through snow season and heavy winds but i was amazed at how well it did through it all. If i just took the cover off through the winter it would probably still be fine. You could replaced the cover with plastic later too. Although at the cost its hard to beat these options
I’ve had my 6x3 metre polytunnel for a number of years. The cover lasted just 6 months but the company sent me a free replacement and it’s still on at the moment some 2 1/2 years later it is now starting to leak though but I’ll simply skin the tunnel with a ‘proper’ professional cover as the frame is so sturdy. My tunnel came with doors both ends but unfortunately they don’t make the same model now. Wouldn’t grow without one now cheers 🍻
Could you melt some wax (paraffin) to apply over the spots where it is leaking? (After the wax cooled a little) I remember my dad doing that to an old tent they took duck hunting.
I call mine a convertible greenhouse using the shade cloth most of the year here in Port Charlotte Florida . We just went though hurricane Ian and since I reinforced it with fencing, heavy stakes and extra poles to the top. It held up until a tree limb squashed and/ or winds Hit it at over 65 mph plus wind gust.
I had 2 of these, only difference is mine are the clear. I put mine on a raised side. The biggest problem I have, is that they don't hold up to a heavy snow load. The snow/ice storm here in Texas in 2021 caved the entire green house in. Adding the extra supports might help with this.
That was some extraordinary storm! I used welded wire fencing along the top, under the cover. Secured it to the frame with zip ties. Putting 2 post & beam cross pieces anchored down also stabilized it for strong tropical storms. Hope this helps 🍀
I planned on doing the same as you and removing the plastic during the warmer months and then reinstalling it come late fall. I wouldn't recommend this Greenhouse in high wind or large snow load areas. I anchored mine with earth anchors and ratchet straps. The cover has bricks all the way around because my area has higher than normal wind. I recommend tucking the bottom plastic flaps under the greenhouse and then strapping the greenhouse down to hold the cover on in higher wind situations. If the cover is lose rain will collect and could cause frame failure so keep that in mind as well.
I've wasted so much time trying to garden without one - losing plants or not able to start early enough. Won't do another season without one. Thanks for the helpful info!!
I got a smaller version last spring and I loved it. It held up well thru flooding rains last spring and I was able to minimally heat it with large, incandescent clear Christmas lights. C9 ?.
Hey Dan I would like a greenhouse. I love gardening and condition my garden yearly but in michigan cant start till may cuz of cold Temps. If I had a greenhouse mostlikely I could start the plants in Feb or March and plants be big enough by may to place. Thanks Dan. 😊♡♡my wife gina and I will be looking for a small greenhouse this spring. Thankyou. And hope the winds stay down a bunch this year. Have fun.
@@chriskourlos4407 Look up people making "cattle panel" greenhouses. The panels and 6mil plastic will hold a lot. Each panel is about 50inx16' and around 40 bucks For 500 bucks you can make a pretty substantial 8-10x16-20 or however long you feel like making it. You aren't just limited to what most kits limit you to. I'm making one this year 10'x20' and got a 6mil 25'x40' sheet of plastic for 110 bucks that will cover it no problem. Watch videos that raise it with wood framing. The ones that don't are only about 6ft high. Framing it can get you to 8 or 9ft or however high you want and just limited to what you want to put in the budget.
Wonderful information! I'm 3 years in for this greenhouse. The 1st year I had the same size, unfortunate learning experience. We had 70+ mph winds in March that year and it didn't survive. The zippers seemed to take the damage first and after that it didn't take long for it rip off. After some thought and a new plan, I ordered the same greenhouse, just a bit smaller. We set it up with the north end next to a railroad tie support wall that was already in place in our yard. We set t-posts on the inside corners, & secured it that way. Since my large greenhouse came apart where the poles go together, I used gorilla tape on all the junctions and corners before I put the greenhouse material over it, and then went back and reinforced all the corners of the cover where it rubs on the poles. This is the 2nd year for it and we have another on order to set up next to it. I set the bottom edges the same way you have, but I used cattle panels to fence it in and help keep the wind from getting under it. I like your door idea and hopefully will be doing something similar this summer for it. Thanks for your video! It's nice to see others ideas.
I bought two of those but it was a different frame work, so I put 2+2 vertical boards up but last summer I didn't get a chance to use it so my wife did and had some guys put on the coverings. But the wind came thru and demolished it, I was going to put rope over it but she didn't get to it on time. Next month I am going to make a cattle panel greenhouse, we still have snow on the ground and cold temperatures. So I am anxious to get growing.
We did a lot of reinforcement bc we get pretty harsh weather. Ran wire fence across the top for support. Stakes at the bottom. Lined the outside with cinder blocks and got a better cord to run over the top. Trouble keeping warm enough in winter, this year I’m trying putting a couple smaller ones inside and seeing if those will hold temp.
Love this!! Can you please talk a bit about your access to power? There are lights, mats, pumps, hot tub, grow lights, fans...how do you power it all? Thanks for being an awesome teacher & sharer:)))
I bought one that was clear and UV protection. Here in Las Vegas, NV the brutal heat and oppressive summer sun has taken it's toll on mine. Our harsh wind hasn't hurt it all. For the price it is good.
I love it. I'm going to check into it and buy one from my backyard I was wondering what I was going to do battling all these moles and voles. I'll put some kind of flooring down so nothing can get in and raise everything oh I can't wait to do this thanks so much 😁❤️
I always wonder what it'd be like to live in a place that doesn't have a foot of snow for more then 4 months a year and actually be able to have an extending season without a full blown wooden greenhouse building.
We ordered 2 of these after watching your video. Thanks for the information on them. They will be here on Friday! Yay! Just got our dirt delivered today too! yay! it's all under tarps more rain expected today. (WA state)
I am curious why green instead of white like the commercial houses use. It would seem that green would filter out certain light spectrums and would only be good for certain plants?
Helll to the no no no getting a cheap Amazon greenhouse is like knowing your going to be disappointed because you know the wind is blowing that shot don and folding the legs in half
Have you had any problems with the greenhouse getting too hot during the day? I bought a 6x8 polycarbonate greenhouse and I have a shade cloth curtain inside, and I ran a small fan on a timer. I have to open the top vent and front door everyday because the temperature will get over 110°. Outside temperatures have been under 70°.
They last about 3 years if you take the fabric off in the summer & replace with shade fabric. The framework holds up for longer. It's the fabric cover that deteriorates. I'm in NW Florida. I've had 2 of the smaller ones. Definitely add the extras like more hoops in between or use cattle panels to strengthen the structure. We use long screw in ground anchors & rope to hold the structure in place. Replace rope yearly. Use cement blocks to hold the fabric down. Take the cover off for hurricanes.
We bought this exact same greenhouse based on your recommendation. Ours was up for 24 hours and we got 20 mph winds overnight and the roof supports bent and the north side almost completely collapsed. We had it anchored with screw in anchors and laid haybales all around it on each side to weight the sides down. Thankfully, Amazon accepted it as a return, but we have yet to receive our refund. I'm glad that yours is working well, but if you don't have substantial wind breaks then I would look for another solution. We are currently building a hoop house with cattle panel and a 2 ft wood frame.
Thank you so much for this update on your green house. I didnt see the original but will go look for it. I have been looking at greenhouses for over a year now but like you I read all the comments. And that is why I havent purchased one yet... that is until now and I have already clicked your links and added it and the ground screws to my basket. By the way, there is also a coupon attached to it so there is an even better incentive to purchase now. I think it was 15% off but I chose the smaller option and not sure it will be available on the larger ones. Oh by the way, can you share where you got the hot tub from?
,,, where is the description not very good with I can never find it I would like to know how to build that door I'm going to buy me one next month I enjoy your show been very helpful
Apparently the manufacturer in China chose not to use material that is UV resistant. We've had our Quictent greenhouse for 1 year and the window screens have disintegrated already and the door zippers have already done what cheap zippers do. Don't get your hopes up too high on the quality.
Sadly... I rent a small place and the backyard is a pool and a small area but it is slopped concrete. I still bought a small green house. Because where I live in Texas, we get high winds. I used pvc pipe in between the metal bows and I have a 55 gallon metal drum in the corner to hold it down. For winter, I bought extra greenhouse plastic and put it over and then used husky tie down to keep the plastic on to help with the heat. Not having soil to put a green house on is NOT ideal, but it is doable. With a heater on.... the coldest it got was down to 45 degrees and that was on a 17 degree early morning. Otherwise, I still have peppers growing in it and have my some of my small citrus trees in it.
My polytunnel cover, in a really sheltered garden, only lasted 2 years before the little plastic panes between the green threads started to fall out, and it became self-watering every time it rained. :( So be prepared to buy a new cover every few years, would be my advice.
My hubby bought me one.. But sadly the winds way out here in the middle of the country destroyed it within the first year.. Not the cover.. The frame broke.
"Alot Growing On"...
Nice term for a Green Thumb 🍅🌱
found these a couple years ago and bought 10- use them for everything on my farm. chicken run off the coup because where I live, the hens cannot be outside at all, hay storage to keep the deer and cows out, emergency outside storage of bulk farm items like grain, fertilizer, and other chemicals, use one for composting so I can do it thru the winter, and of course green houses. Thank you
Do you need a permit from the city to put this greenhouse up in your back yard, bcuz I know there are regulations for putting up a shed, it can only be a certain size 👍 thanks
@@terrace1no, not if you don’t put a foundation that requires digging.
I actually have the same one. I was concerned about it holding the weight of snow so it has wire fencing stretched over top to add support. I did a video too. I really love it it has all my frost tender trees and some seeds i started
Sometimes it's not just snow load....but Ice. What say you?
@@diyqueen5812 so this winter it has snowed quite a bit and it has held up will in instance of sagging or anything. I think the fencing really helped.
I did the exact same thing after this greenhouse collapsed in a heavy rainstorm three weeks after I set it up. After spending about the same amount of money the greenhouse cost, it was restrengthened with cattle fencing. It could not handle the last ice storm and collapsed again. If I had to do it over again, I would not have bought this and would have made my own strong frame out of wood. Yeah his greenhouse has zero structural integrity.
Do you need a permit from the city to put this in your back yard?
Could I use the grow lights as a regular light inside my house? Would it harm me in any way? 👍 Thanks
I sure hope not but I don't think so... And I'm not sure about the light....
The idea of using the second greenhouse to firm up and replace things on the first Greenhouse is brilliant
I added cattle panels to the inside of the greenhouse for support. I'm really happy with it.
Did you put the panels between the framework and the cover to help w/ sagging or is the framework on top of the panels? I’ve been thinking of adding panels to mine also
The panels are on the inside of the frame. I didn't want added friction on the plastic. It does keep the cover from sagging. It's held up to our 50 mph winds and snow.
You can use 3/4" up to 1.5" pvc, grey conduit or even black water pipe for the additional ribs to add rigidity and support for the cover, the grey conduit or black pipe is probably best because it is uv resistant and won't become brittle like the white pvc will but you will need a barrier between any plastic pipe and the plastic cover as most plastic pipes give off chlorine gas and will degrade the plastic cover, duct tape or aluminum tape will work as a barrier. Also, if you build a wood frame out of 2x6's up to 2x12's standing on edge to sit the hoophouse on (anchored to the wood frame of course) you can not only get the cover a lot tighter but gain much needed height and it adds a tremendous amount of structural stability in high winds. Using 1/2" to 1' thick wood strips to attach the cover flaps to the wood frame, a wood frame will also eliminate the need to bury the flaps and anchor them with cinder blocks or heavy stones. You can anchor the wood frame to the ground if desired but not necessary as the wood frame will be quite heavy especially if using 2x8" up to 2x12" treated lumber. My hoophouse is 10'x28' and 7.5' tall and I used 2x8's for the frame making it a total of 8 feet 2 inches tall which makes a huge difference for plants such as tomatoes and okra which easily get over 6.5 feet tall which was a problem I had with my first hoop house. Another thing, regarding your video on how to prolong the life of your greenhouse, you need to spray the mesh windows heavily with the protectant because the mesh material is not uv resistant at all and will deteriorate in just one season, at least that was my experience with my first hoophouse. I'm thinking once the mesh windows on my new hoophouse do deteriorate I can replace them with residential window screen material and attach it to the cover with hot glue. I'll have to think on that a little more and cross that bridge when I get to it. Another side note, you can use the 303 protectant or any other uv protectant like Armor All to prolong the life of belts, hoses, rubber door seals, rubber O rings and even tires on cars, motorcycles, boats, ATV's, RV's and bicycles. For example, if you have to replace any belts, hoses or rubber seals on your car, motorcycle, boat, ATV, RV or bicycle soak them in the uv protectant for 15 to 30 minutes before installation and it will double or triple their life. Hope this helps and happy gardening!
You could also grow in the holes of the blocks, make use of them for two functions, could that be an idea 💡
Thanks for the update. I’ve been considering a greenhouse and have seen these but really hesitated as I’m on an extremely tight budget and can’t afford to let my money “fly away”. So again thanks for both the original video and this update.
I have the same only white. We put it on a bottom framework of 2x4 with rebar pounded into the ground. We covered top framework w/ pool noodles to help w sunscald and rubbing. I have a shade cloth for summer. No heat inside but I cover growing greens w/ agribon and even in 16 degrees last night everything looks fine
May I ask, what is agribon? Glad to read all these reviews. I moved to NH last year and would love to get a greenhouse.
@@1capegirl1 Row covers that allow water and air to flow through. Different strengths to allow different amounts of light to come through.
We had the same one. It literally disintegrated in the high winds the first season.
Glad yours worked. I bought that and it lasted about 2 weeks. Here in Texas the wind bent all the posts
I purchased a similar one from Amazon after watching some of your videos. I tried to overbuild it, full solid cinderblock base, added EMT support, door and wall on the north side, insulation on sides. I've been trying to get it to hold heat better but tonight being the coldest night all winter has put it to the test. It is 24 F outside and 32 F in the greenhouse. I have extra tarps around it, 3 strands of incandescent Christmas lights, and a heating cable meant for deicing roofs on the ground. I am happy with my purchase, spent more on adding to it. If I knew it wasn't good enough to insulate passively through a moderate freeze I probably would have built my own. I love the water heater ideas but am yet to find a good vessel. I am also considering your buy two strategy. I sure wish the manufacturers would sell just the top. I think a big blanket on top would help trap heat. As it warms up I want to try shade cloth over the plastic, maybe frame the windows with wood and mesh. I always wonder what zone you are in. Thanks for all your innovative videos.
Insulated blanket from evening to morning would help. Otherwise a south facing greenhouse with a thermal mass northern wall and insulated everything except for the greenhouse face. Still, an insulated blanket over night will help keep the heat
Thank you for sharing this video. We get lots of wind here and don’t think I would have considered this hoop house until you talked about it withstanding 40 mph wind. Definitely worth looking into!
Love the way you present, you don’t waffle on and on like some saying nothing just extending time view for cash. calm, collective, informative and to the point, and that’s why I keep watching, always big thumbs up from UK straight into it, no long intro’s or annoying music, I’m not a misery honest, but so many lose why they got watched at the start, to learn from others experiences👍
I have had the exact same for over 1 year. It is great. And I also built my own door. I find the material can tear easily but it seems to withstand lots of wear and tear
It's probably cheaper to run a couple of heat tubes you get for green houses it's like 20 watts each tube or you get the longer tube it's bigger watts but it's pretty safe to if used correctly and getting a temperature sensor for the plug so when the heat isn't needed then it will shut off just to save you abit money in the long run
Thank you for the review many of us have the same questions. I lived in an apartment but will pass the link onto my brother.
I've begged my hubby for a greenhouse so now I guess I'll just buy the same Amazon one. Thanks again for all the info will watch your first video on how you added the extra cinder blocks
Thanks Dan
I have collected 8 old shower doors
Work great for shelves an protect my plants in hi wind an storms.
I agree with you on this greenhouse . I have 4 small green houses and I love this one I most. I bought it about the same time you did yours.I live in Tennessee and it has been terrific to have.
This is a really cool set up. I would just go in there to hang out, which you can do since you have a hot tub!
Glad you are pleased with your green house and you get to enjoy the hot tub 🦋🦋🦋
It would be awesome if you added the 2nd one onto the end and made it twice as long. Then buy a third for your backup parts. Thanks for the video!
Hi Dan👋. You are always full of different ways to garden. Your voice is calm & soothing to listen to 😍👵🏻👩🌾❣️
I have the 15x7x7 the only issue that I have had was the zipper 1 on the door but I covered it with a tarp and will Velcro it to resolve that issue.
I have the same one. Glad it worked for you. The door build is a must.
Thank you for this review . I'll definitely want to see how you put it together.
I had a similar smaller one and very much neglected it for several years. It slowly weathered and suffered some damage through snow season and heavy winds but i was amazed at how well it did through it all. If i just took the cover off through the winter it would probably still be fine. You could replaced the cover with plastic later too. Although at the cost its hard to beat these options
I’ve had my 6x3 metre polytunnel for a number of years. The cover lasted just 6 months but the company sent me a free replacement and it’s still on at the moment some 2 1/2 years later it is now starting to leak though but I’ll simply skin the tunnel with a ‘proper’ professional cover as the frame is so sturdy. My tunnel came with doors both ends but unfortunately they don’t make the same model now. Wouldn’t grow without one now cheers 🍻
Could you melt some wax (paraffin) to apply over the spots where it is leaking? (After the wax cooled a little) I remember my dad doing that to an old tent they took duck hunting.
I call mine a convertible greenhouse using the shade cloth most of the year here in Port Charlotte Florida . We just went though hurricane Ian and since I reinforced it with fencing, heavy stakes and extra poles to the top. It held up until a tree limb squashed and/ or winds Hit it at over 65 mph plus wind gust.
Thank you for the review & tips. I bought one this past Fall and am very pleased… had the same thought, ‘why didn’t I do this sooner!?’
I had 2 of these, only difference is mine are the clear. I put mine on a raised side. The biggest problem I have, is that they don't hold up to a heavy snow load. The snow/ice storm here in Texas in 2021 caved the entire green house in. Adding the extra supports might help with this.
That was some extraordinary storm! I used welded wire fencing along the top, under the cover. Secured it to the frame with zip ties. Putting 2 post & beam cross pieces anchored down also stabilized it for strong tropical storms.
Hope this helps 🍀
I planned on doing the same as you and removing the plastic during the warmer months and then reinstalling it come late fall. I wouldn't recommend this Greenhouse in high wind or large snow load areas. I anchored mine with earth anchors and ratchet straps. The cover has bricks all the way around because my area has higher than normal wind. I recommend tucking the bottom plastic flaps under the greenhouse and then strapping the greenhouse down to hold the cover on in higher wind situations. If the cover is lose rain will collect and could cause frame failure so keep that in mind as well.
I've wasted so much time trying to garden without one - losing plants or not able to start early enough. Won't do another season without one. Thanks for the helpful info!!
Was wondering how well they fair in the wind. Great review. Thanks
I got a smaller version last spring and I loved it. It held up well thru flooding rains last spring and I was able to minimally heat it with large, incandescent clear Christmas lights. C9 ?.
Hey Dan I would like a greenhouse. I love gardening and condition my garden yearly but in michigan cant start till may cuz of cold Temps. If I had a greenhouse mostlikely I could start the plants in Feb or March and plants be big enough by may to place. Thanks Dan. 😊♡♡my wife gina and I will be looking for a small greenhouse this spring. Thankyou. And hope the winds stay down a bunch this year. Have fun.
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Where to get a nice one cheao,?
Cheap.
@@chriskourlos4407 Look up people making "cattle panel" greenhouses. The panels and 6mil plastic will hold a lot. Each panel is about 50inx16' and around 40 bucks For 500 bucks you can make a pretty substantial 8-10x16-20 or however long you feel like making it. You aren't just limited to what most kits limit you to. I'm making one this year 10'x20' and got a 6mil 25'x40' sheet of plastic for 110 bucks that will cover it no problem. Watch videos that raise it with wood framing. The ones that don't are only about 6ft high. Framing it can get you to 8 or 9ft or however high you want and just limited to what you want to put in the budget.
@@chriskourlos4407 I'm in the U.P. btw so I know what real snow fall is.
Wonderful information! I'm 3 years in for this greenhouse. The 1st year I had the same size, unfortunate learning experience. We had 70+ mph winds in March that year and it didn't survive. The zippers seemed to take the damage first and after that it didn't take long for it rip off. After some thought and a new plan, I ordered the same greenhouse, just a bit smaller. We set it up with the north end next to a railroad tie support wall that was already in place in our yard. We set t-posts on the inside corners, & secured it that way. Since my large greenhouse came apart where the poles go together, I used gorilla tape on all the junctions and corners before I put the greenhouse material over it, and then went back and reinforced all the corners of the cover where it rubs on the poles. This is the 2nd year for it and we have another on order to set up next to it. I set the bottom edges the same way you have, but I used cattle panels to fence it in and help keep the wind from getting under it. I like your door idea and hopefully will be doing something similar this summer for it. Thanks for your video! It's nice to see others ideas.
Thank you SO MUCH for this.
I have been looking at these and was unsure.
Thank you
I bought two of those but it was a different frame work, so I put 2+2 vertical boards up but last summer I didn't get a chance to use it so my wife did and had some guys put on the coverings. But the wind came thru and demolished it, I was going to put rope over it but she didn't get to it on time. Next month I am going to make a cattle panel greenhouse, we still have snow on the ground and cold temperatures. So I am anxious to get growing.
I've done cattle panel greenhouses, easy, cheap and I've done them all by myself, 56 yr old female. If I can do it, anyone can😉
Your channel is a font of useful gardening knowledge. I am happy to see you continue to do what you love =)
We did a lot of reinforcement bc we get pretty harsh weather. Ran wire fence across the top for support. Stakes at the bottom. Lined the outside with cinder blocks and got a better cord to run over the top. Trouble keeping warm enough in winter, this year I’m trying putting a couple smaller ones inside and seeing if those will hold temp.
Love this!! Can you please talk a bit about your access to power? There are lights, mats, pumps, hot tub, grow lights, fans...how do you power it all? Thanks for being an awesome teacher & sharer:)))
Great idea on the second green house! I just bought some tree collard seeds!
I bought one that was clear and UV protection. Here in Las Vegas, NV the brutal heat and oppressive summer sun has taken it's toll on mine. Our harsh wind hasn't hurt it all. For the price it is good.
Looks good, I might just get one, I feel like I will be holding out forever for something nicer.
Thanks for this great video. Can you advise on how to build the pallet gardening bench?! Thanks
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I love it. I'm going to check into it and buy one from my backyard I was wondering what I was going to do battling all these moles and voles. I'll put some kind of flooring down so nothing can get in and raise everything oh I can't wait to do this thanks so much 😁❤️
We have one just like that. Our is our aquaponics garden.
Your channel has been so dang helpful! I’m getting so many tips from you on how to grow my garden on the cheap!
I can’t thank you enough!! 🙏🏻
I got a smaller one and I'm very happy with it.
That larger one you have is absolutely beautiful!
Absolutely awesome, thank you!
I have 2 of these I want more.
I bought that same green house a few years ago. I woke up one morning after a very mild windy evening to find it in the woods.
Thanks for your information - it is now on my Wishlist & could actually happen!
You are seriously INGENIOUS -
MY KINDA TRIBE.
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THANKS 4 SHARING!!!
Thank you for the great information. I am going to buy one. I was worry about the wind.
I ordered one of these yesterday and i cant wait to get it up! Thanks for sharing your setup and opinion!
We love love love you alls channel you and your wife are no1’s in my book
What's the difference between your seedling mix and potting up mix? Thanks so much for sharing all you've done in this greenhouse! So inspiring!
I always wonder what it'd be like to live in a place that doesn't have a foot of snow for more then 4 months a year and actually be able to have an extending season without a full blown wooden greenhouse building.
check out edible acres channel. he has a diy cattle panel hoop house that can handle significant wind and snow loads.
@@kerem7546 That's brilliant! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, I might try to make something like that.
In florida I dream of places that aren't swampy 9 out of 12 months out the year
We ordered 2 of these after watching your video. Thanks for the information on them. They will be here on Friday! Yay! Just got our dirt delivered today too! yay! it's all under tarps more rain expected today. (WA state)
Great review. I love the modifications you did like the door and heat. The starters seem happy.
Wow!! Your voice is AMAZING. As well as your message.
Hi Dan new subscriber here. New gardener as well. What about flooring? Also greenhouse keeping out bugs?
Thanks‼️
The wind tore mine up. But I have kept it so I can cover my veggies in the fall, because Texas weather is crazy
Thank you for sharing this information
I am curious why green instead of white like the commercial houses use. It would seem that green would filter out certain light spectrums and would only be good for certain plants?
Helll to the no no no getting a cheap Amazon greenhouse is like knowing your going to be disappointed because you know the wind is blowing that shot don and folding the legs in half
Nice! Thanks. I’m slightly jealous. How much did the greenhouse cost?
Can you plug in and use a humidifier in there to increase heat? I love this! I want to get one!
Well my greenhouse blew away last night, so need a new one. Its the wind is our problem.
Have you had any problems with the greenhouse getting too hot during the day? I bought a 6x8 polycarbonate greenhouse and I have a shade cloth curtain inside, and I ran a small fan on a timer. I have to open the top vent and front door everyday because the temperature will get over 110°. Outside temperatures have been under 70°.
Awesome I just bought one!
He could grow some cute plants in your cinder blocks.
I really enjoy watching your videos 😁
Thank you for sharing👍👍
I know the FL sun destroys everything. I wonder how it would hold up in the South. I have seen them on Amazon. Thanks for the info.
They last about 3 years if you take the fabric off in the summer & replace with shade fabric. The framework holds up for longer. It's the fabric cover that deteriorates. I'm in NW Florida. I've had 2 of the smaller ones. Definitely add the extras like more hoops in between or use cattle panels to strengthen the structure. We use long screw in ground anchors & rope to hold the structure in place. Replace rope yearly. Use cement blocks to hold the fabric down. Take the cover off for hurricanes.
@@brendanelson1027 Thanks for sharing that. We're in southern Louisiana.
I just grabbed one of these, the 12x7x7. Brain storming my flooring now. I already have some black tarp but I'm worried about water puddling.
Thanks for the information
We bought this exact same greenhouse based on your recommendation. Ours was up for 24 hours and we got 20 mph winds overnight and the roof supports bent and the north side almost completely collapsed. We had it anchored with screw in anchors and laid haybales all around it on each side to weight the sides down. Thankfully, Amazon accepted it as a return, but we have yet to receive our refund. I'm glad that yours is working well, but if you don't have substantial wind breaks then I would look for another solution. We are currently building a hoop house with cattle panel and a 2 ft wood frame.
Really? Please post a video.
I don't have a YT channel, but we are basing our design on the one built by Blessed & Beautiful Homestead.
Yo Dan! Would love to see an update on this greenhouse! Was the shade cloth switch out successful?
Thank you so much for this update on your green house. I didnt see the original but will go look for it. I have been looking at greenhouses for over a year now but like you I read all the comments. And that is why I havent purchased one yet... that is until now and I have already clicked your links and added it and the ground screws to my basket. By the way, there is also a coupon attached to it so there is an even better incentive to purchase now. I think it was 15% off but I chose the smaller option and not sure it will be available on the larger ones. Oh by the way, can you share where you got the hot tub from?
Mine was destroyed by a really bad thunderstorm, six days after I set it up. Going to see if it can be salvaged and shored up with pallets.
We have a hot tub in ours too!!
I’m thinking that even when that second plastic cover I ‘done’ that you could easily put greenhouse plastic on it.
that probably also helps to conserve electricity by having the hot tub in there.
,,, where is the description not very good with I can never find it I would like to know how to build that door I'm going to buy me one next month I enjoy your show been very helpful
How is your greenhouse holding up? Did you use it with shade cloth as well??
Apparently the manufacturer in China chose not to use material that is UV resistant. We've had our Quictent greenhouse for 1 year and the window screens have disintegrated already and the door zippers have already done what cheap zippers do. Don't get your hopes up too high on the quality.
Great review thanks!!
Great idea mate
that's a great idea with the hot tub!
Sadly... I rent a small place and the backyard is a pool and a small area but it is slopped concrete. I still bought a small green house. Because where I live in Texas, we get high winds. I used pvc pipe in between the metal bows and I have a 55 gallon metal drum in the corner to hold it down. For winter, I bought extra greenhouse plastic and put it over and then used husky tie down to keep the plastic on to help with the heat.
Not having soil to put a green house on is NOT ideal, but it is doable. With a heater on.... the coldest it got was down to 45 degrees and that was on a 17 degree early morning. Otherwise, I still have peppers growing in it and have my some of my small citrus trees in it.
I like the hot-tub idea.
My polytunnel cover, in a really sheltered garden, only lasted 2 years before the little plastic panes between the green threads started to fall out, and it became self-watering every time it rained. :( So be prepared to buy a new cover every few years, would be my advice.
Awesome
Like most things in the states they are out of this product and aren’t sure if they will ever restock 😢
My hubby bought me one.. But sadly the winds way out here in the middle of the country destroyed it within the first year.. Not the cover.. The frame broke.