How to build My 50 Dollar Greenhouse
photo credit: doorgarden
Complete greenhouse kits can be pricey, however, there is a way to save by building a greenhouse. A decent size, fifteen foot long greenhouse can be created with basic, simple construction. Check out the $50 from doorgarden.com with, materials list, instructions and images.
This was the materials list used:
20′ x 3/4″ PVC schedule 40 plumbing pipe
1x6x8′ pt – ripped into 1x3s
8′ steel “T” fence post
2×4 stud – rip into 1x2s
1x4x12′ pt
2x4x16′ rip into 2x2s
20’x1/2″ rebar – cut into 18′ lengths
8″ nylon wire ties – 100
1 1/4″ x 1lb drywall screws
16 guage galvanized utility wire – 200′ – for X braces
3/8″ t-50 staples – 1000
20′ x 100′ x 6 mil clear plastic
Scraps of plywood for reinforcements – scrounged
I discovered a cheap and effective way to build your own greenhouse at doorgarden.com by David LaFerney. See how to make your own greenhouse when you click on the link below.