Greenhouse Water Tank

Greenhouse Water Tank

Greenhouse Water Tank I’ve heard that cramming your greenhouse full of giant water tanks is the secret sauce to keeping it cozy when Jack Frost comes to town. Everyone and their grandma swears by slathering those tanks in black paint. Well, I’m crossing my fingers I...
Insulating Greenhouse

Insulating Greenhouse

Insulating Greenhouse I installed insulation on the north side of the greenhouse after learning that it would not only help retain heat but also reflect light onto the plants, providing them with extra sunlight. I covered the back up to about a foot below the...
Bubble Wrap A Planta Greenhouse

Bubble Wrap A Planta Greenhouse

Bubble Wrap A Planta Greenhouse I’ve heard that wrapping the inside of your greenhouse in bubble wrap is like giving it a cozy winter coat — keeping the heat snug as a bug in a rug and making sure your plants don’t turn into frozen popsicles! I had a lightbulb moment...
Sealing the Planta Greenhouse

Sealing the Planta Greenhouse

Sealing the Planta Greenhouse Our foundation was probably about as level as a piñata at a toddler’s birthday party, and it wasn’t quite as square as I’d hoped. But hey, everything managed to piece together like an awkward family photo! For those not-so-perfect...
Assembled Planta Greenhouse

Assembled Planta Greenhouse

Assembled Planta Greenhouse What an adventure it was constructing that greenhouse! So many nuts and bolts, I felt like I was building a small spaceship! I powered through the chaos, and after about two weeks, voilà – it was done! Well, sort of. I may have accidentally...
Finally Got A Greenhouse

Finally Got A Greenhouse

Finally Got A Greenhouse I can’t contain my enthusiasm — I finally snagged a greenhouse! It’s been on my wish list ever since we traded our cozy house for this new space. And guess what? We finally have room for it — Hallelujah! For nearly a year, I’ve been like...