What’s our project du jour? We’re building a small, backyard greenhouse out of old window sash. As an avid vegetable gardener in the pursuit of extending our growing season, I’m excited to experiment with greenhouse growing. AND having a space for all the spring seedlings to live more protected from frost than on our outdoor dining table.
Greenhouse Building Timeline:
January 2022: Gather greenhouse inspiration, decide on location
February 2022: Designed greenhouse plans using SketchUp
March 2022: Ordered greenhouse materials and had them delivered
Summer 2022: Framed greenhouse
October 2022: Began painting greenhouse
Summer 2023: Rains all but four days all summer, very little greenhouse progress
November 2023: Paint greenhouse roof strapping in the basement
January 2024: Install roofing strapping and drip edge
Project Punch List:
Finish strapping and drip edge for roofing
Roof the greenhouse using polycarbonate roofing materials
