A Gardeners Journey ‘Continued’: Building a Greenhouse

  • Framing the roof was challenging for us and required a good bit of energy, especially while climbing ladders, holding the lumber into position, manipulating screws and drills to secure the boards into place (image courtesy: John Green).
    Framing the roof was challenging for us and required a good bit of energy, especially while climbing ladders, holding the lumber into position, manipulating screws and drills to secure the boards into place (image courtesy: John Green).
  • The greenhouse’s wooden framing is complete, and four (double hung) windows installed strategically to maximize ventilation. Two louvres (temperature activated using paraffin) and two exhaust fans (with temperature controllers) are framed located near the roof’s interior apex. Polycarbonate sheeting installation has begun on the entryway (image: John Green).al
    The greenhouse’s wooden framing is complete, and four (double hung) windows installed strategically to maximize ventilation. Two louvres (temperature activated using paraffin) and two exhaust fans (with temperature controllers) are framed located near the roof’s interior apex. Polycarbonate sheeting installation has begun on the entryway (image: John Green).al

    By John Green,

    Orange County Certified Texas Expert Gardener

    The week past provided us a hint of autumn temperatures which will be upon us soon. Naturally, the cooler days got me thinking about daytime temperatures and when we might expect more optimal temperatures for gardeners to do what we enjoy most. I reviewed the extended (30 day) forecast, and it suggests temperature patterns will begin shift…