Mini Greenhouse Build - DIY

[@gsh4485]

Kudos to the woman who was able to complete this build. Very inspiring.

[@puirYorick]

That plastic stuff is expensive. I like that you showed the process of finding and fixing your mistakes. Nice job.

[@KatesGarden]

Thanks, I try to show the process as it really happened. 👍 And yes, the plastic panels are expensive. They weren’t my first choice, but I think they ended up being the best of my options. Thanks for watching, have a great weekend! 😀

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

Im going to try mine with Vapor barrier, because I got it for free by salvaging it from a construction site that was throwing it out. It won’t last nearly as long I’d imagine. I may also try using some glass windows I salvaged.construction sites can be a good mine but make sure you have permission before grabbing stuff lol

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

There are a lot of options the panels could be replaced with but there will be pros and cons to consider with each choice (price, durability, weight, aesthetics, how easy the material is to work with etc)

[@loganbrantley7216]

Of all the greenhouses I've seen on KZbin this is the best. I'm going to make one similar just taller and not as wide and I will just take the roof off when it's outside of the frost seasons.

[@KatesGarden]

That sounds like a great plan 👍 Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@melindakoth6869]

Totally agree this is the best method to make a mini green house that I have seen as well

[@pamim7902]

I just found you, I am so impressed. So well thought out of I can’t wait to build this this winter so I have someplace for my seedlings thank you

[@KatesGarden]

Thanks so much!

[@Makeme-g8v]

Awesome idea I love it

[@KingArashi_99]

Very good idea, 👍🏻

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

DIY is always better if you know how and have the tools 👍🤘

[@goodlux777]

thanks for the idea! I'm wondering if this could be done with recycled pallets for a super simple build

[@SamirKhan-os2pr]

the magnolia is looking bad ass

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

When you messed up the square base the first time, was it because you forgot to subtract the width of the 2 overlapping pieces? Any of the viewers that have no construction experience might not realize that’s a necessary step when measuring for the frame. Also for anyone that doesn’t know, to make sure your base frame is squared, measure from corner to corner in both diagonal directions and make sure both measurements are the same. If the measurements aren’t the same, the box is not squared.this may not seem like a problem until you go to put the top and side panels on and you see that they don’t line up. Great build, I’m going to try making something like this for this winter as well as some hoop house type structures for extending my salad greens and whatnot. I also don’t tend to have a fully thought out idea of how I’m building my garden diy projects until I’m actually making them.

[@KatesGarden]

Good tips! I use those methods too 👍 Ya, I must have forgotten to account for something in my measurements. I remember trying to work out what I did but I didn't figure it out quickly. I decided it wasn't important to know exactly what the mistake was🙃. I knew how to fix it and that was enough for that moment 😋 Thanks for watching and enjoy your garden!

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

@@KatesGarden I do it at work all the time. Sometimes I’ll accidentally change the measurement by 1 inch, we call it the “1 inch rule”. You’ll tell yourself over and over in your head the piece needs to be 34 1/2 inches, and then measure it to 35 1/2 inches by accident 🤣

[@KatesGarden]

@@Howwerelivingfishing lol, yup! As long as it’s just a bit to big it’s no big deal and easy to fix 😅

[@perfectworldpat7053]

Great DIY thanks

[@KatesGarden]

Thank you! 😊

[@clearedblur]

Great work, love the idea. You should consider recording audio books. You have a great voice.

[@KatesGarden]

Wow, thank you!

[@gregf9647]

Im looking to adapt a similar design to keep some planted hibiscus shrubs safe through the winter without digging them up...hopefully. How sealed do the edges, lid, and bottom need to be, or is there room for having a few gaps?

[@KatesGarden]

That could certainly be done 👍 The sealed edges part is tricky. Depending on your nighttime temperatures, it might need to be locked up tight. But if it’s sealed well it will certainly need to be opened during the days for ventilation but also it might get too hot on a sunny day even in winter. Unfortunately, it’s a judgment call on the best choice for winter care Thanks so much for watching, I hope the hibiscus make it through the winter 🌺

[@MariaJoseGuzman-qg2un]

Loved the design, just wondering if the bottom seedlings would be getting enough light. Because even with constant rotating you'll cut the light in half so just wondering that part.

[@KatesGarden]

Thanks! This is such a great question and something I was considering while I was planning. My goal was to use this greenhouse just during the spring so the sun would be lower during the day. By the time summer approached and the sun higher, it would be warmer and the greenhouse not needed. (So I should be planting, or the more tolerant plants can sit next to the greenhouse outside to make more space) Also, because the upper shelf is only half as deep, it lets the light into the back more easily. If more light is needed, the greenhouse could be built taller so the upper shelf can be higher. Hope that helps, thanks!

[@agagaagaga1712]

You inspired me to make 2 sifters. Before to try to make this nice greenhouse I wish to know - when your seedlings grow tall and need to be transplant to larger pots, do they fit your GH? Thanks for sharing🙂

[@KatesGarden]

That’s great! This GH has about 12 inches of height for each shelf so it might be small for larger plants. I my case, by the time plants get that big it’s warm enough to just leave them out where I live. Alternatively, the upper shelf could be made to be removable so it could fit taller plants or the whole GH could be made taller (but would require more building materials). Thanks so much, happy gardening!

[@bobgreene7338]

simple but effective design. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Can you provide a cut materials list for us? Thanks so much! :)

[@KatesGarden]

Thanks so much! I don’t have a cut list for this build right now but it is something I’ve been thinking about. Right now I just have the materials list at the end of the video in the cost breakdown. Sorry I’m not able to help more at the moment

[@janeirvine8391]

What changes have you made since you've had a chance to use this for a few months?

[@KatesGarden]

I haven’t made any changes yet. It’s currently packed away for the winter. But I plan to add proper hinges and maybe find some tape with UV resistance to cover the ends of the plastic panels. I’ll be working on it as I get ready for the spring season for my seedlings. Thanks so much 🪴

[@janeirvine8391]

@@KatesGarden May I suggest using the silver tape used on flashing and air vent pipes? It won't come off, and it lasts for years. Check into it. I don't know if it will be the aesthetic you want, but it holds up in all kinds of weather and temps. Blessings! 😃

[@KatesGarden]

@@janeirvine8391 Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind, it sounds promising 👍

[@janeirvine8391]

@@KatesGarden To quote my beloved Red Green, "Remember, we're all in this together. We're pulling for you. Keep your stick on the ice!" 😘👍

[@dilkycorteling2586]

Lovely, looking for same... are you in Canada. If you are which province as I am in PEI...do you have seedlings in it...

[@KatesGarden]

I’m all the way over on the other side in BC. I had my seedlings in it this spring and it was working really well. I’ve now packed it safely into the basement for the winter. And then I’ll bring it back out next spring when I’m ready to get started again. I hope that keeping it protected over the falls and winters, it will last really well. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dilkycorteling2586]

@@KatesGarden thank you so much for replying...

[@randybacorn6900]

Nice

[@adriandavid970]

It's nice and good, but way too expensive with the plastic, why didn't u go with the 6mm foil?

[@KatesGarden]

I’m not familiar with 6mm foil. Thanks

[@adriandavid970]

@@KatesGarden Not I'm not sure if it's called like that, but it's the standard plastic transparent foil used for polytunnels

[@KatesGarden]

@@adriandavid970 oh I see. Yes that would be an alternative option. Some changes to the design of the frame would be needed but it would absolutely be possible and probably less expensive.

[@adriandavid970]

@@KatesGarden Definitely less expensive, I was "shocked" to see the price list at the end of your video...Anyway, thank you for the idea!

[@douglasalfseike3867]

Trial and error is a teacher.

[@KatesGarden]

It sure is 👍

[@Dindoes]

A for effort and great learning project. But sometimes when you weigh in the cost of your labour, tools and your time (which is very valuable to me), it’s worth paying that little bit more for ready made one as that did not really work out cheap

[@Makeme-g8v]

Raise your hand if you’ve used your backyard table for construction 😅

[@KatesGarden]

Heck ya! 🙋‍♀️ thanks!

[@СветланаГерасименко-п6л]

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