The Story of Building my GEOTHERMAL Greenhouse

[@WineberryHill]

I'm blown away by the positive response to my greenhouse project! THANK YOU EVERYONE VERY MUCH!. I'll be posting some videos about what's growing in it very soon!

[@ducktheomen]

love what your doing, Very inspiring!! The Professional "stove pipe " building method Is my dream Job!! Two questions, can we see a harvest and how long did you run the jackhammer?

[@WineberryHill]

Yeah, I'll post a video soon about what's growing...it's such an ever changing list. Right now I have 2 kinds of cucumbers, three types of peppers, okra, and strawberries. I will soon be doing a seasonal rollover to a bunch of different plants. I ran the jackhammer pretty much every day for a month.

[@Supportfreespeech]

Your greenhouse is outstanding!!

[@WineberryHill]

thanks!

[@Dezeo]

came for the greenhouse, stayed for the epic display of CAD (Cardboard Aided Design)

[@jerbear7952]

Carboard aided design is the peak of human innovation. Everything else is just showing off.

[@ericboyer5636]

I’m stealing that one. Love it

[@JenniferPChung]

LOL! I was like... Did he? Then saw the rest of the comment. I actually loved how low-key it was. The spray painting job was on point 👌

[@Crazychickenlady448]

This comment wins the internet 😁

[@mondavou9408]

It WAS love at first sight! ROFL

[@SurvivalBetty]

My dad installed geo-thermal in his home. Watching him do it was amazing. Now we own the home and we love having it. I can't imagine ever going back.

[@WineberryHill]

Smart man

[@melissajensen4901]

I love the sheer aesthetic beauty and timeless solidity of your rocky hillside domain. Man did not come here to the Earth to serve money and corporations, we are here to create a Paradise Garden, just like you are doing.

[@BA-ic9uh]

You nailed it Melissa

[@FollowingMyBliss]

Amen

[@ZidaneSteiner]

I became 10x more impressed as the video went along and I saw how much work you did yourself and how resourceful you were in building this thing. I wasn’t expecting to watch the whole thing. But it was showing one cool thing after another. I think I’m going to try and follow a similar strategy when I finally tackle building by our own greenhouse. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@podskizee]

My god… I’ve never been more motivated. I’m currently going to an electrician trade school to earn a fantastic living, but to also learn how to wire up a system like this. My goal is to create similar content, but in the Northern Californian foothills, so I’m going to focus more on water retention and summer cooling (love the idea is positioning around deciduous trees)but I just love how practical and resourceful your design was. I want to give everyone a huge tip. Most residential housing developments have massive amounts of 2x4 waste, and there is a high amount of new developments right now, so hunt around the large 40 yard dumpsters and you will find unlimited quality lumber with minor defects. Follow for future content

[@WineberryHill]

Great tip!

[@jamieanderson3690]

Me and my partner have watched your videos as we navigate our new house. You got me into woodworking and still working on stairs on my hill. Thank you for all your positive vibes.

[@WineberryHill]

You made my day! Glad I could help!

[@willow-wf3jf]

the greenhouse is beautiful....seems like it could be a nice place to sit in during the winter to enjoy the sunlight, heat, and greenery.

[@WineberryHill]

It really is!

[@DanTheMan77777]

Quick comment to acknowledge the quality of this video and its content!

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you so much!

[@jackiekevinsunny]

same!

[@annakelly8546]

I’m in love with how much pride and excitement he has for his work - as he should!

[@michaelweymouth4015]

I’m the 11th finisher! 🤦‍♂️🤭😇. One of my first summer jobs 78/79 was was a draftsman field hand for my next door surveyor neighbor who taught me how to draft out all his projects for the state of Maine. One of his project involved a passive solar log home. Looked like your greenhouse with black barrels mid floors, south facing wall of daylight cellar. Massive tiled floor and Stone Russian fireplace thermal heat masses. Your plan brought so many correct techniques. I had even painted a south facing back wall dark brown for the solar heat benefit., I saw benefits from some envelope homes being built into north side ground too. Great video and thank you for the excellent content. I’m a new fan.

[@Matt-y9y2f]

Very nicely done. I built something similar. I built it as if it were a "pole building" I insulated it with used polystyrene from flat roofs & filled the cavity fully to 8" for an R40 in the walls, a R65 in the roof, & R20 sub-grade. I dug down 36" & filled the sub-grade with washed stone (for drainage) then topped it with paving stones. The exterior & interior walls are covered in corrugated steel. Farm colors out & white inside to reflect sunlight around. It is oriented perfectly south facing. Vent windows low & high. As well as glass sliding doors on the East & West sides. The glass window sashes are installed at 45°. This was calculated by considering the height of the sun during late January/early February (our coldest periods & the start of my wife's growing season). See, glass absorbs the sun rays best when it hits glass at a 90° angle. The harder the angle the more it reflects it out (summer time). I kinda wished I'd installed the cool Geothermal system. I plan on using a wood burning stove for supplemental heat during the coldest part of the winter. I'll have several black 55gal drums flanking the stove for a thermal bank & to warm the water my wife feeds her plants. Idk. Hope all this works out. Good luck everybody 0:39

[@WineberryHill]

Sounds epic!

[@jessemeyer3628]

Im sure you must of had a moment afterwards, looking back and thinking wow! This is not only a huge accomllishment but its an opportunity to inspire so many people around the world. Im very excited for solar passive sciences and new interesting designs. Thank you for sharing this incredible greenhouse shelter!

[@WineberryHill]

So true!

[@mechelle176]

Thank you and you are way too humble Imo. The forethought and years of being able to test on what works for your property season by season and all the random thought processes, problem solving and reaching out for reliable info and resources that really went into this projects success, is truly amazing. I also won't leave out your super supportive family and friends that made it all possible. What I really admire is how well grounded you are with the sourcing of free or near free materials and how well you balanced the overwhelming financial needs of this against your desire to complete your Greenhouse.

[@WineberryHill]

Thanks for coming by...AND for saying that. You made my MONTH. I'm out here doing this by myself...and then a thoughtful person like you comes along and keeps me encouraged to keep going!

[@DeadPlantSociety]

This was a very well-intentioned and thoughtful comment. I agree with it.

[@juliannejaz4933]

What a truly beautiful process of building you've shared with us! Like some others, it was my first time seeing any of your videos, and I found myself pulled along by one fabulous piece after another as you shared your thoughts and the what the act of building this structure - on your land - required. One of the things I most love about the art, and act, of building is that it brings one such exquisite problems to solve, and for the thoughtful person, represents such an exercise in creativity. Needless to say, I think you nailed it. Very much appreciated the "cool wife sighting" - as well as your wife's able handling of the jackhammer! One last thought - I so appreciated how you walked us through your property, especially as you were coming up the stairs by the raised beds and stopped for a moment. I pointed out to my husband, unlike most folks, who endeavor to fence the deer "out," instead you'd taken the approach of fencing the food "in." It makes my day to see that sort of thoughtfulness in action! Good on you for all your very hard work, and I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@WineberryHill]

What a kind comment! Thank you for taking the time to say that…incredibly generous of you.

[@nickbedbrook1925]

You LOVE walking towards a camera!! Almost as much as I enjoy your content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I hope it will help me in the future. Cheers mate.

[@john_ace]

The usage of space is amazing. Everything looks very well integrated into the natural environment despite the difficult terrain. The use of different natural materials, the design of the structures as well as the snaking way the pathways are constructed create protected spaces. Your property looks like it has been taken right out of an adventure game like Myst. Well done.

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you very much for stopping by and saying that!

[@louisd586]

Dude your incredible, such clear explanation on such a long and well thought out, one man journey. Blows my mind you were able to do all that from your own hands

[@WineberryHill]

You are very kind! Thanks for saying that!

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

I never considered using a radiator to extract compost heat, makes sense. I am having ideas for using it to boost a geothermal setup in the winter but like you said solar+geothermal is likely enough.

[@EmeraldDragon2427]

I was also really interested in the radiator compost heap plan! I'd never considered transferring compost heat to an indoor water reservoir but it makes a lot of sense and would be a great energy source if the solar heat and ground insulation wasn't enough. Next step, build a big enough water reservoir for raising fish! Fish poop water for fertilizer, and the occasional renewable meat harvest of tilapia/trout/etc.

[@SeekingBeautifulDesign]

When I saw your property (south facing slope...or was it not south facing?) I started salivating for a walipini (sunken/partialy buried) style Greenhouse. Granted you have such rocky soil, but you had to do a lot of digging anyway and all the spoils could have added to your walls to slightly reduce digging. Based on how you present yourself, you probably saw and discarded this idea. Why, please? Hot air powered thermal mass was still an option.

[@WineberryHill]

I considered it, but didn't have the energy for the considerably higher amount of jack hammering it involved. I also wanted to complete the project within a year, and my specific location would have required a lot more time to complete a Walipini.

[@SeekingBeautifulDesign]

@@WineberryHill Thanks. The other thing I wondered was why you rejected making it an attached greenhouse...north end attached to your house.

[@WineberryHill]

The location is the optimal spot for best winter sun alignment (my house isn't).

[@michaelweymouth4015]

First thing I thought too.

[@Awakenedkarolina]

Can you please clarify which direction it’s facing. Awesome and very detailed work

[@WildberryAB]

This is amazing. Your place is killer beautiful (house and greenhouse, stone stairs and greenery). Everything works and has a purpose.

[@WineberryHill]

Really nice of you to say that!

[@jaymedomejka1977]

What do you do for ventilation? Operable windows? Fans? How long of a season extension are you getting on each end (spring and fall)? What things grow best in your greenhouse?

[@WineberryHill]

There are a total of 6 fans, two louvered fans, one fresh air intake, and an attic exhaust. The inline G.A.H.T circulation fan, two oscillating fans for plant movement, and a ceiling level booster fan. In theory it's a full 4 seasons (I sometimes skip summer growing season) In the winter the best growing plants are cool weather crops like greens and brassicas (also strawberries).

[@NewEnglandgardening]

I bought one of those Harbor Freight greenhouses and never really utilized it. I did make a large cinderblock insulated foundation with the idea of burying pipe like you did but never finished it. You could also use a shade cloth during in the summer to reduce the heat. I bought one from Griffin greenhouse supply in Tewksbury. Looks like a nice greenhouse for citrus trees to over winter in.

[@Necroknix]

The filming and editing are excellent for such a small channel. I hope you continue to upload quality videos and grow on the platform.

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you so much!

[@davidfisher5140]

Yeah, I was actually admiring his excellent speaking skills.

[@elnosworld9893]

I think it’s amazing that you went through all that to have a great greenhouse I want to people aren’t as dedicated or interested with. You obviously know the value and I wish more people felt that way graph really cool I love the idea of geothermal not sure if passive solar would be enough, but I have seen projects in New York that have an above ground greenhouse no geothermal to my knowledge who have placed their compost within the structure and what that has done is provided heat I thought was brilliant because obviously if you’re going to use compost you’re gonna need it in the greenhouse, so yeah I love it. I love it all. I guess it depends on your wallet size what you can afford where you can start and then graduate like you did, something bigger and better I think greenhouses are invaluable. I also love the idea of Walla peonies, which is a South American underground greenhouse. Those are particularly good in inclement weather because you can grow food all year round. I still haven’t seen anyone do a fantastic job on it. I think that there could be more ingenuity but everybody’s different, so perhaps they’ll be some people who have the courage to do things in a way that hasn’t been quite done yet . I love watching my shows they’re very educational. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@TrevorSchellenberg]

Thank you! Started watching this video as this is finally "greenhouse build weekend" at our place and started watching many of your other videos. Simple, concise and reasons for doing things. Great job!

[@WineberryHill]

Great to hear, I'm glad I could help out!

[@MrKalleJC]

How did I only find this channel now?! What an excellent video! Very professionally done as well 😀

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you very much!

[@shapiemau2244]

Love how you planned and improvised to get this job done. You also live in a great community whereby i am sure help is reciprocated. Thank you for sharing the ideas and build of this project.

[@christinenielsen8438]

What a lot of work. Very interesting. Live in the northwest. A lot of rain and cold weather in the winter.

[@iseejewelz3874]

WOOOOWWWWW it is soooooo BEAUTIFUL there, the house and surroundings. Just gorgeous

[@theharms1037]

Such a great investment.. I'm enjoying your videos, and learning a great deal from them as I plan my own greenhouse. The design is brilliant..keep up the great work and post some of the plants growing in the winter.

[@Rudelherz]

Just subscribed to someone who is one of the most hardworking men any of us will ever encounter. Intelligence and endurance is what other videos only talk about. This one is proof men like that still exist and don't just brag without proof. My husband is like that but he will raise his eyebrows and respect this work EVEN more than I once he sees this because he KNOWS how much work this is, when I can only guess and clap. Already know the whole channel will be great. Thanks so much for the outstanding inspiration 💚

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you for taking the time to say that, very nice of you.

[@BA-ic9uh]

I live in Alberta Canada and it’s always the issue of the Cost of keeping a greenhouse warm enough in the winter Heat from the earth and sun is the key. Thank you for posting your vid.

[@guynorth3277]

Love your shirt 'Keep calm and pull weeds' - When I felt like a serious get away, just a relief from the current situation, nothing like visiting the garden and seeing what you can do to collect your thought. Enjoyed the video, awesome.

[@WineberryHill]

Agreed!

[@fattyfat-fat6639]

Yes, indeed!! i would like to see separate, in-depth discussions on the various parts of the build. A separate vid on just the geotherm part, for instance. A single vid for the whole is simply not adequate to dissect the complexity of the parts. What thinkest thou? 😊

[@t54760]

Yes. I too would love to see a more detailed explanation on the construction of the geothermal part of this. Also, what you would do different now. Thanks!

[@denisewilson8367]

Yes please, in depth video of the geothermal unit would be fantastic.

[@reginajaquysh7360]

Kudos to you for all your hard work, labor and research and design! But for me, it was gratifying to see someone dealing with what I have; a steep hill of nothing but rock. Seeing what you have done gives me hope!

[@patzeman2152]

What an inspiration you are. Lots of ideas to try in our small 8x8 cattle panel greenhouse. Thank you for sharing.

[@WineberryHill]

You bet...and thanks for saying that!

[@JennyBrown-o3b]

You've given me a lot to think on. We are about to embark on our "Greenhouse" build next spring. Thank you.

[@emills1417]

Thanks for sharing. I had planned to build a greenhouse this year but got swamped in other projects. Hoping to have time next year for the project.

[@WineberryHill]

You can do it!

[@2Flying.Flocks]

Incredible well thought build and I like how the structure compliments your landscape. Geothermal is a simple and consistent temperature solution for a greenhouse!

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you very much!

[@richardaustin939]

Great video I appreciate how you explained everything in detail. I love how the rock cages are around the bed. The water storage is great and looks neat.

[@WineberryHill]

Thanks so much!

[@bombadil776]

I love your narration scene cuts. Always coming from somewhere.

[@kurtdowney1489]

Amazing! Instant sub, This is probably one of the best well thought out and explained videos I have seen. That greenhouse is not only beautiful but well functioning. Love how you repurposed several different things and that rockwork was inspiring yet makes my back hurt.

[@WineberryHill]

Awesome, thank you!

[@terrycarter8929]

I would have thought with the geothermal setup would cool it off better in the summer? Love the green house! Pallet shingles is a great idea as well.

[@WineberryHill]

It does both, keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer!

[@monkeylordofdoom14]

That is so beautiful!! So inspiring and encouraging living up on Ontario. As it's getting colder this is such a joy to see!

[@WineberryHill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewrosenberg9272]

oh boy! I LOVE IT! going to share this with all of my gardening friends. wonderful design, and construction!

[@WineberryHill]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jasonbuzzard3127]

I'm about to construct a greenhouse on an odd-shaped piece of property. Thank you for the idea to utilize the shape. Your architect friend helped me as well. I do have a lifetime of construction experience, but that doesn't necessarily lend itself to the variety of ideas needed when working with different mediums.

[@oliverjackson5070]

I really appreciated the effort that went into this video. From the articulation in tandem with the storytelling, the models in aid of said storytelling, the editing. It was all awesome but what I think I appreciated most about those elements was the sense of inspiration & motivation to achieve similar results because, like the rock on your property, you broke down otherwise complicated ideas into easier forms. :)

[@WineberryHill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janetcgraham5545]

I commend you for all your hard work and persistent in research to complete your greenhouse. You are amazing person! Thank you for your video. It is an encouragement to me and others.

[@WineberryHill]

So nice of you

[@heatherpage2237]

Could you tell me how you use pallets for shingles? Your new greenhouse is beautiful.

[@WineberryHill]

Start here: FASTEST way to make pallet shingles (Part 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4O0aZynep1nmtE

[@chip63us]

Thank you, I'm starting my geothermal greenhouse, great tips

[@-canopus-513]

Amazing video, I was so surprised to see your channel only has 28k subs, seeing how well put together, informational and easy to watch this video was, I was expecting you to have at least a million subs. I wish the algorithm would pick this video up, you deserve a lot more reach for videos like these, they're so informational and also just relaxing to watch. I wish I had the room to put together builds like these, so much fun and use to be had with these builds and growing in general.

[@WineberryHill]

Much appreciated!

[@ameliemorton9849]

This is great. I shall attempt to do similarly...I need to listen again, for I do not recall how you circulated the warm geothermal air..fortunately I was given double pane windows and skylights, so I can have a better insulated. structure than if I used single pane glass. My thought had been to have the first 12 to 18 inches of the building below grade.. I love the idea of the entrance to prevent the warm air from escaping...what we did in Québec.... I am going to forward this approach to my friend, who is very environmentally aware...he is about to build his first greenhouse...thank you so much...also I loved the fact that you did not allow a bit of solid rock to get in the way....

[@WineberryHill]

there is an in-line circulation fan in the GAHT That is controlled thermostatically

[@johnlozauskas778]

I used to live in Rockaway, NJ, so I 100% understand what you are talking about. I was one of The Ten who stayed until the end. I think you really under sold the about of skull sweat you invested into this project. Love the idea, be well!!

[@WineberryHill]

Thanks so much!

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

wow! Incredible. I just bought a greenhouse and currently prepping the site where it will go. I am blown away by your design and success! I live in southern NH and limited on physical ability and funds to accomplish what you did but so impressed. Will try a few things you described that I can manage and definitely check out your merch! Thank you for sharing your inspiring video!

[@WineberryHill]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MAGATRON-DESTROY]

If you run out of places to put rocks and gravel my friend Andy puts it in his pockets and drops it in the yard

[@resourcefulgirl]

Oh my, you are determined and patient. I just moved onto nearly 20 acres and in my location we fluctuate between zones 5 and 6. I am wanting to grow cold hardy citrus among other things. I am considering a twin walled polycarbonate greenhouse kit. I'm 60 yo and wouldn't be able to build a structure like yours but I do love it. I'm getting a larger greenhouse to accommodate black painted IBC totes filled with water. There are a list of things I'm going to do and I believe it will help. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@zekehall1]

You even made a 3D model 🐐 Keep up the great content!

[@cliffordbaste2702]

Truly one of the best builds and video! You motivate me to get started on my own geothermal greenhouse! Thanks for sharing.

[@WineberryHill]

You can do it!

[@testitester244]

Running a selfmade small 6m² greenhouse since some years. Used insulation and different solarpowered electrical heating technics to reach a longer growing period. Within the years i realized, i'll need something bigger, more spacey. Realized several things to improve in a version 2.0 greenhouse. And then i stumbled over your amazing, really professionally made videos regarding your geothermal greenhouse... and mate, you bloody got me infected with your ideas. That's what i was looking for without having the right solutions at hand... I'm about to build my greenhouse v2 now. A more serious one including a GAHT. Unfortunately in my country (old continent) you're quickly running into a lot of bureaucracy once your greenhouse area goes beyond 10m² and you're not a professional, official farmer. But perhaps one day there's a v3... Nevertheless thanks a bloody lot for spreading and sharing the ideas. All the very best and good luck for you.

[@WineberryHill]

Welcome! I’m so pleased it was helpful for you.

[@ironrose888]

I’m amazed at the amount of work that you put into the making and filming this project. It’s incredible 😊

[@WineberryHill]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@cparment48867]

Love the green house, I build cabins and also do hydroponics and am inspired by your video to do both. The difference being I want to grow with all hydro.

[@WineberryHill]

That is awesome!

[@aProperFox]

This is the first video of yours I've seen. I love your property, I love your filming/editing style, I love your reuse of rocks, I love the models to show how you made things. Excellent work

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you very much!

[@amsohn1]

Thanks for sharing... really ba e enjoyed watching your build. Blessings ❤

[@jomama81ranch8]

What a cool demo with the cardboard!! It showed clearly how you did the design for us "visual people". My question is: Can and do you grow tomatoes and/or cucumbers & peppers that you can harvest in the winter, or just "greens"? I like a few kinds of greens, but what I would dearly love to harvest all winter is tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers! Just enough space to supply myself with those three.... of my favorite veggies that I am forced to buy all winter long.

[@WineberryHill]

I have peppers growing right now. Grew tomatoes in it last year. Both in winter.

[@jomama81ranch8]

Wonderful! I have been wanting to build a deep, in the ground, greenhouse like the guy in Alliance, NE... which you can find on YT by just searching for "greenhouses in Alliance, NE". However, I don't want one as big as his, just large enough to grow winter tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers... maybe a bit of lettuce? He uses the ground temperature via large tubes underground, and he grows citris trees and all sorts of stuff in his. I don't need a citris tree, but would LOVE to avoid grocery shopping for expensive and tasteless salad items in the winter!@@WineberryHill

[@jomama81ranch8]

BTW, I live a little more than an hour Southeast of Alliance, and we do get pretty cold winters here. The first 3 weeks in January this year, we had below zero temps most of the time.

[@jeremiahr7585]

I hope the next owner of your property doesn’t tear it all down! This is a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@WineberryHill]

I hope so too!

[@medabourland]

Awesome effort & result!! I’m in Texas and love your ingenuity! Thank you for sharing!!

[@WineberryHill]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jimgilbert9984]

You know, with your experience building your greenhouse and the geography of your property, have you ever considered building a passive solar heated and cooled home? Warning: It would mean much more jackhammering. You'd pretty much have to bury the living space of your house inside your hill. Also, the structure would be like a thermos: The living space would be inside outer walls, with about a foot or so between the outer wall of the structure (in contact with the earth and stone of the hill) and the outer wall of the living space. Basically, you'd have a house inside a house, but with NO insulation between the outer walls. This would include space between the floor of the living space and the floor of the outer structure, as well as space between the ceiling of the living space and the roof of the outer structure (the roof of the outer structure would have earth atop it). Again, with NO insulation between to living space and the outer structure. By "burying" your house in the side of your hill, you will be counting on the earth as insulation. From the middle of the back wall of the outer structure, you would run a pipe about a hundred yards back, and then straight up to emerge from the earth. The end of the pipe would have to be capped to prevent rain from entering, but the cap would have to extend well beyond the edges of the end of the pipe. That's because there would have to be holes near the end of the pipe to allow air in (but screened to keep bugs out). This is part of your passive solar air conditioning. The front of your house would be a greenhouse, built as part of the outer structure, but not buried like the rest of the house. The floor of the greenhouse would be like a standard deck, built of wooden slats with enough space between the slats to allow air flow (this "deck" would sit above the floor of the outer structure). The front wall of the living space would be thermal mass to soak up heat. Your bottom of your planters would also be thermal mass. Here's how it works: --- AC: During Summer, you would open the greenhouse panels on the roof at the back of the greenhouse, right above the thermal mass of the front wall of the living space (you'd have screens here to keep out bugs). The sun would heat up the air in the greenhouse house. The hot air would rise, leaving through the open panels. That natural air flow would draw in air through the pipe. The pipe, being buried, would cool the air it draws in, which will flow into the space between the outer structure and the living space, cooling off the living space (which should already cooled some by being buried in the hill). --- Heating: During Winter, you close the greenhouse panels and a valve in the buried pipe (closing it off, too). During the day, the thermal mass heats up from the sun (the greenhouse should be on the south side of the house). At night, the thermal mass will give up its heat to keep the house warm. Being buried in the side of the hill will provide great insulation for the house. If you are worried that your earth insulation and thermal mass will not be enough to keep you warm enough in Winter, when you build the house you could install a woodstove just inside the front wall of the living space. The thermal mass built into that wall will soak up heat from the woodstove, too, ensuring a warm night and day. I plan on building such a house in the future.

[@Cyclonut96]

... but you would pay taxes on that extra wall around your living area, as a living space, no? And why not suck out warmer air from the depths of the stone hill in the winter, to aid in warming?

[@pamelaw7771]

Great detail on this video! My husband and I will definitely use this information for our build. Thanks!

[@WineberryHill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dannyoktim9628]

Great well done vid . . .like that you sourced reusable materials . . .the stars were inline for this project, I'm a fan !!!

[@tessapeters5952]

Wow that was amazing to watch. Absolutely stunning results from your incredible hard work.

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffhughes1862]

This inspired me to rethink the possibilities of my steeply sloped land. I’ve only been considering the flatish bottomland as potential build sites.

[@gossipcornerhomestead]

We have the same situation on our steep land. I'm also rethinking all the possibilities of our hill.

[@peterlarson233]

On a slope, you could get away with building less of a structure. If you do cover a large part of a slope though, make sure hot air can't just flow up from lower areas and cook the upper areas of the connected structure.

[@stephanietorgerson7976]

Made it to the end and am inspired to add some geothermal capabilities to my greenhouse plans. Thank you

[@juliahelland6488]

Fantastic! I really appreciate that you reused materials. Thanks for sharing! 💯

[@daniellesimone7769]

Just plain awesome!!! You are amazing; thank you for sharing your ingenius project. You will be enjoyinghome - grown "health" for years to come. Danelle

[@USMCGrunt-jd8je]

Very nicely done. There are so many interesting bits in this that it is hard to comment on any one. I do love the repurposing of materials. How do you go about finding them? Love the pallet shingles! I’m also in 6b- southeastern Ma. Are you located in southern NE as well. Thanks for the video. Greatly appreciate it!!

[@WineberryHill]

I look on craigslist, OfferUp, Facebook marketplace… Etc.

[@snowpeaker]

backyard goals and friends who help you with projects. lucky guy!

[@WineberryHill]

Agreed!

[@paulhayton3423]

Love these ideas, now how to incorporate them...could be fun.

[@WineberryHill]

It is!

[@wendyreagan3223]

I love your endeavors! Thank you for sharing. I am quickly becoming a fan of your work.

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you so much for saying that...and for watching!

[@CA_Rock]

Please more information about your geothermal system, I'm only familiar with the concept of geothermal using water, so your air system is very intriguing.

[@metkacebulowa]

What amount of work, what a result! Beautiful!!!

[@chadeller5588]

Great video for an impressive project! 1) What requirements did you have to meet for permitting? 2) What kind of window design/seal/technique did you use to make watertight windows out of bare plexiglass? Thanks!!!!!

[@WineberryHill]

Stand alone greenhouses have to meet the structural standards for things like wind sheer and snow load...etc. For the plexi windows I made the frames in the structure and simply "trimmed it into the frame" (weather sealed both sides).

[@Brellowcrop]

That place is amazing, mate. You've got a talent. I would love more of a tour around

[@nancyseery2213]

very cool build. due to water levels, rock and septic systems in our neighborhood, I'm going to attempt hot beds in a high tunnel. I'm lucky to be in zone 7a, so only have about 4 months of freeze. I am also blessed with a flat backyard. My biggest problem will be the local zoning laws and Bermuda grass---I will trying to compost my enemies!!

[@WineberryHill]

You can do it!

[@dwilladsen4696]

Good heavens! If you can jackhammer a space out of a rocky hillside for a greenhouse, I guess I have no excuse not to get going on mine. Wonderful build! Will you share how you did your ground/air heat transfer, in terms of fans, etc?

[@WineberryHill]

coming soon… Thanks for watching!

[@tahirihsmith9723]

Awesome build!

[@bribribush7583]

I loved this video it was cool to see how one is put together and how you resourced your materials

[@lornacy]

This is so inspiring 😀 How do you replenish your stored water?

[@kterstal]

Nice!

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you so much!

[@earthnailsandtails]

Incredible design, determination and dedication to build this!

[@lateonaname]

I am so impressed with your tenacity! God bless 😊

[@WineberryHill]

Wow, thank you!

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

Okay, I did not think about a radiator in a compost pile before, but it is a really good idea. I mean previously I was mostly concerned about the thing not combusting (during summer), never thought about such a cheap way to harvest that heat.

[@eran3161]

makes you wonder how it would affect the composting

[@phreeesubz]

*It's absolutely amazing the time and effort you put into this project, I'm definitely subbing i can't wait to see what other projects you have going on!*

[@WineberryHill]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@dennisstoddard2008]

This is a greenhouse, but it really stimulated my thinking about the next house I want to build.

[@susanrose7066]

Thank you for the video. I'm looking to move to Wisconsin and this will be helpful in thinking about a green house

[@deniseward002]

I love the way you do things. Very well planned and executed. I have one question - how do you fill the two tanks that are in the greenhouse used as thermal mass? It's probably through a hose but I'm interested to hear how you do that. You said you also water the plants through a drip system from the thermal mass containers, would be interesting to see how you feed the containers.

[@WineberryHill]

Yep, you are right. I have a heated hose on a timer connected to my house. It has enough pressure to fill the barrels, and I have a sump pump (also on a timer) in the bottom barrel that runs the drip system.

[@deniseward002]

@@WineberryHill Thanks so much. What would be even better would be a water retention tank. You've got a very nice set up there. Thanks a heap for sharing it with all of us.

[@lybiwinzenz2880]

Wow, that's amazing! I'm so impressed with all the work and ingenuity you put into this project.

[@WineberryHill]

Thank you very much!

[@Sacredview]

Great editing and production skills. Subscribed ;-)

[@WineberryHill]

Thanks for the sub!

[@AllenLeland]

I really enjoyed the transitions you did in this video as well as the overall production value of it! I thought the content was really informational. Have a great day :)

[@WineberryHill]

Awesome, thank you!

[@aytviewer2421]

Have you ever thought about building a sky-walkway from the upper level or attic of your home straight over to your greenhouse location? That would be Epic!

[@WineberryHill]

I love it! Please don't give me ides (and get me in trouble with my wife!

[@aytviewer2421]

@@WineberryHillOh how I have lived that over the years... :)

[@papasom3337]

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[@TRINITY-ks6nw]

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[@michaelweymouth4015]

@@WineberryHill make it her idea somehow 🤭