I live in XXtreme SW Utah at 3900' elev., north of St. George. Not sure
what zone, as it varies with the book. 6 I think. Gets down to about 20 in
the winter, 105 in summer. Snowed last week, so spring is about April 15th.

Anyway, my neighbor built himself a greenhouse. He now has tomatos already,
and we haven't planted any. He's got other stuff, too.

Now, my wife wants one. So do I.

Give me some do's and don'ts on greenhouses. We get horrible winds here
sometimes. What wood would be good, redwood? And is there any visqueen
material that has fibers in it that will make it stronger?

I have a Singer walking foot sewing machine, so can make up the panels, plus
any shadecloth arrangements I want.

All tips appreciated, including type of wood to use for main posts, types of
clear/shade materials, watering systems for inside, heating on marginal
nights, etc. Should I make the wall panels somewhat of a fold out for
ventilation? Good sites for plans?

TIA

Steve

"SteveB" wrote in message
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I live in XXtreme SW Utah at 3900' elev., north of St. George. Not sure
what zone, as it varies with the book. 6 I think. Gets down to about 20
in the winter, 105 in summer. Snowed last week, so spring is about April
15th.

Anyway, my neighbor built himself a greenhouse. He now has tomatos
already, and we haven't planted any. He's got other stuff, too.

Now, my wife wants one. So do I.

Give me some do's and don'ts on greenhouses. We get horrible winds here
sometimes. What wood would be good, redwood? And is there any visqueen
material that has fibers in it that will make it stronger?

I have a Singer walking foot sewing machine, so can make up the panels,
plus any shadecloth arrangements I want.

All tips appreciated, including type of wood to use for main posts, types
of clear/shade materials, watering systems for inside, heating on marginal
nights, etc. Should I make the wall panels somewhat of a fold out for
ventilation? Good sites for plans?

TIA

Steve

You might want to check this site. It's 99% Greenhouse information:

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/strucs/

"SteveB" wrote in message
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I live in XXtreme SW Utah at 3900' elev., north of St. George. Not sure
what zone, as it varies with the book. 6 I think. Gets down to about 20
in the winter, 105 in summer. Snowed last week, so spring is about April
15th.

Anyway, my neighbor built himself a greenhouse. He now has tomatos
already, and we haven't planted any. He's got other stuff, too.

Now, my wife wants one. So do I.

Give me some do's and don'ts on greenhouses. We get horrible winds here
sometimes. What wood would be good, redwood? And is there any visqueen
material that has fibers in it that will make it stronger?

I have a Singer walking foot sewing machine, so can make up the panels,
plus any shadecloth arrangements I want.

All tips appreciated, including type of wood to use for main posts, types
of clear/shade materials, watering systems for inside, heating on marginal
nights, etc. Should I make the wall panels somewhat of a fold out for
ventilation? Good sites for plans?

TIA

Steve


Put the entire in your internet browser address:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&a...i=&safe=images

Thought it was kind of funny when the greenhouse gas emissions thing also
came up in the search.
--
Dave

"SteveB" wrote in message
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I live in XXtreme SW Utah at 3900' elev., north of St. George.

I have no greenhouse advice for you, but just wanted to say I live in
Hurricane, so...howdy neighbor!
--S.

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"SteveB" wrote in message
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I live in XXtreme SW Utah at 3900' elev., north of St. George.

I have no greenhouse advice for you, but just wanted to say I live in
Hurricane, so...howdy neighbor!
--S.

Sorry, don't know of any Hurricane, Utah.

I DO know of Herkin, Utah.

;-)

Wave as you drive by us in Toquerville.

"SteveB" wrote in message
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"Suzanne D." wrote in message
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"SteveB" wrote in message
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I live in XXtreme SW Utah at 3900' elev., north of St. George.

I have no greenhouse advice for you, but just wanted to say I live in
Hurricane, so...howdy neighbor!
--S.

Sorry, don't know of any Hurricane, Utah.
I DO know of Herkin, Utah.

Would that be right next to "laverrakin"? (I pronounce it like the storm,
by the way. I only moved here five years ago and could never say it like
the natives.)

Wave as you drive by us in Toquerville.

I'm taking the kids to the park there on Tuesday!
Is Toquerville really zone 6? I always thought I was 8 or thereabouts, and
I know there isn't much temperature difference between the two towns.
--S.

"Suzanne D." wrote in message
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"SteveB" wrote in message
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"Suzanne D." wrote in message
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"SteveB" wrote in message
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I live in XXtreme SW Utah at 3900' elev., north of St. George.

I have no greenhouse advice for you, but just wanted to say I live in
Hurricane, so...howdy neighbor!
--S.

Sorry, don't know of any Hurricane, Utah.
I DO know of Herkin, Utah.

Would that be right next to "laverrakin"? (I pronounce it like the storm,
by the way. I only moved here five years ago and could never say it like
the natives.)

Wave as you drive by us in Toquerville.

I'm taking the kids to the park there on Tuesday!
Is Toquerville really zone 6? I always thought I was 8 or thereabouts,
and I know there isn't much temperature difference between the two towns.
--S.

I have seen it rated in different zones in different books. Still a little
unsure. But I stop by Ballard's for my stuff, so I figure they have what
will grow here. I live VERY close to Toquerville park. We love it here.
Just a little windy.