Getting a "real" greenhouse

The little homemade shack we started all our plants in is quickly filling up so it's time for something bigger. After pricing greenhouse kits, we decided we could get a better deal if we built it ourselves. We wanted something that looked like a "real" greenhouse. The discovery of a hoop bender http://hoopbenders.net/ made the project much easier.



Here are the bent hoops and other materials ready to assemble.

Laying out the footprint. The new greenhouse will be 12' x 25'.

All the post are driven into the ground and ready to be cut off.

After cutting off the post, the hoops are installed.

Attaching the purlin.

The endwalls are framed. 2x4's were attached to the tubing using metal strapping.

Hip boards are attached 4' above ground level. This gives us a point to attach the plastic. Below the hip boards we will have roll-up sides for better ventilation.

We plan to install two more purlins for additional support. This will also provide a place for hanging baskets. After the purlins, it's time to put on the plastic. More photos to come as progress continues.