About the greenhouse
Now that I have my building permit work can start as soon as the excavation contractor is available. That means there will finally be regular action on site to begin posting videos on YouTube. This weekend I put together the introductory video. I have no experience with anything audio or video production-related so it has been a steep learning curve. Let me know your thoughts … Continue reading Preparing to go live
Designing the greenhouse temperature control is probably the hardest part of this project. Even though winters are mild here in the Pacific Northwest I don’t intend to grow plants that need supplemental heat. Summer temperatures are also generally mild and below the U.S. national average. However, the summer of 2021 we had, for the first time in my lifetime, multiple record-breaking high-temperature days so when … Continue reading Dealing With The Heat
After nearly 9 months my building permit is approved. Let the games begin! Continue reading Permit Approved!
The moment of truth – will the 60′ greenhouse fit in the space available between existing structures? Continue reading Will it fit?
One question almost everyone asks is about how I’ll control for mold and mildew inside the house and the greenhouse. Mold and mildew growing conditions Although mold and mildew are distinctly different organisms, and there are many different species of each, I’ll use the term “mold” to include both molds and mildews. Both molds and mildews are generally harmful causing respiratory health effects including wheezing, … Continue reading But what about mold?
In the best of times, it is difficult to find a quality builder. And we are not in the best of times. Given the challenges of building on a small island, this crazy covid building boom, material shortages and price fluctuations, and a unique project like mine, finding the right builder may take a miracle. The idea of living in a greenhouse started almost two … Continue reading Finding a Builder and Past Lessons Learned
