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Has anyone had luck with mosquito control in the greenhouse ?

Is this something you face regularly?

I’m contemplating putting in Venus fly traps and pitcher plants next year but I suspect they might not be as voracious as needed.

Last year I put all the spiders I found in the house out in the greenhouse and didn’t see many mosquitos. The purpose last year was aphids (which did not work).

We do have frogs but they’re not easy to catch and I’m not sure they’d thrive in the greenhouse.

Hi everyone!

Reposting from another sub, but TLDR;

I own an organic biostimulant business, and a client of mine is wanting to get their cooler back up and running for bulbs and other things. I’m looking for any suggestions on inverter condensing units, with efficiency and budgets in mind, to help them get there. They are wonderful people and want to help them the best of my ability.

Cooler size: 34’ x 15’ x 8’
Estimated we need a 2 ton unit?

Temp: 40-45F
Power available: 120/240 1/3ph

So far I’ve liked the Copeland X-line series specs and pricing, but figured you all might have better suggestions and experiences!

Thank you in advance!

Putting up an old commercial greenhouse from 60's. So far so good. Currently installing the 10' pipes (4 each side) that twist to operate the roof vents/"Skylights". each vent is ~42' long so the pipe can't twist.

The part I'm looking for is this clamp - joins the pipe together end to end. Looks to be cast steel and clamps very securely. I am using standard 1" galvanized pipe (1-3/8 OD) and these fit that perfectly.

Has anyone ever seen these or know of any available? I would like to get 4 more if possible. I have done image searches and looked up every word combo I can think of for these but still no luck. I can build some from 1 1/4 pipe, but these would be stronger.

Only wording on them is - Dayton P200 - and nothing shows up with a search for that.

Thanks

As the title says!

Growing in zone5b and wanting to expand my growing season. Amish built greenhouses seem great long term and I feel will hold up best in this lovely Michigan weather. But are they worth the investment or is there a better structure to invest in? What are important features to look for when investing in a greenhouse?

Edit these cost anywhere from $1,500-$10,000. This particular one I’m the photo is an 8X12 for $3,100. States that it’s solid wood construction. A shed we bought from them was untreated pine so I can only assume that this is made of the same. Several Amish have lumber mills in the area. This is out of Blanchard, Mi.

Stay for as long as you need friend

I’m outside Knoxville,TN. I’ve managed to figure out how to handle the heat by massively increasing my ventilation. It peaked at 103 around Independence Day.

I’m wondering how I’m going to keep things above 40 this winter. I’d really like to try and keep it over 50. I have a number of tropical plants that are supposed to become mothers for propagating. I’ve not run an actual electric hookup as the solar is managing everything I need it to right now. Using solar panels to power electric heat isn’t really going to fly tho. I have exactly enough space to walk and that’s it. Should I expect to bite the bullet and pay an electrician?

So long story short I’m ordering this greenhouse to replace the one I had because a tree fell on it and it’s ruined….. anyway. The one I had that the tree fell on is all polycarbonate walls instead of the wood like this one, so I used bubble wrap to insulate it and it worked great, can I do the same with this one but instead I would have to use u hooks and hammer it to the wood of this greenhouse instead of the green plastic clips that slide in the middle. Or would it be better to just use insulation boards and put them up on the wood?

Just the doors, struts and about a mile of sealant to go, I had to interpret the instructions slightly as being on my own and not having the wingspan of a golden eagle hindered me. I have loved every minute

Then came the spider mites the aphids the powdery mildew 😢 sad for the effort my husband and I put in to be completely ravaged by a number of things even with preventions and sprays

My dad had a greenhouse when I was growing up, everything was planted in the ground and he'd have tomato's, peppers, cucumber, strawberries, things like that, I loved it and want to do the same now at my house. I just assumed every greenhouse was in ground planting as that is what we had, which obviously isn't the case.

I'm thinking a large work bench and shelving will be much easier but is there a rule of thumb on which to use, like if you are planting x,y,z then in ground is better but if its a,b,c then in pots is better, or is it size or ground type or weather etc etc? I'm very green on this and really decided I wanted the greenhouse before considering what I will actually plant in it when its done, for reference I'm in Ireland and will only be planting in spring/summer, I remember our greenhouse at home being Baltic in winter and I'm not going down the route of heating.

Ok, context. 12'x10' Meccano set, with little bolts and smaller nuts. And yet I looked at this and thought "hey why don't I put this together by myself?" It was raining early afternoon, from 3pm till 10pm this is my solo progress, and I'm thoroughly loving it!!! I can't wait to get back to it tomorrow

I’m looking for a sturdy poly tunnel or polycarbonate tunnel greenhouse for a very mild climate in Victoria. are there any recommended companies? also was thinking to just buy the metal frames then add panels onto it.

I want to grow fruits and vegetables, but have almost no experience. What would I need to be successful?

I do apologize for the length, but I wanted to show the thought processes I've already been through.

I am in the process of building a new home. Once I have the occupancy permit for that - and possibly before - I will be building a very large 'lean to' style greenhouse/conservatory attached to that home. I am my own general contractor, so I can build how I want/need it to be. The plan is to attach to the house above my 2nd floor, facing due south, and be about 40 ft wide, running the full length of my house (~85ft). The covering will be a combination of glass & fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) & possibly other materials, based on what I have now, what I can get, and how I can make it all work together. I'm sourcing everything from FB Marketplace & Repurposed Materials, so it's a bit random. It will primarily be for growing edible tropical plants - citrus, clove, jackfruit, macadamia, banana, curry leaf, pineapple, etc. But I also plan to have a small water feature and a sitting area/'outdoor' kitchen. Think 'tropical jungle vacation' without leaving home...

With those details out of the way, I've been considering options on how to build the greenhouse part. I'm in zone 7a. While we do get some very cold snaps over the winters, I have a (used) commercial greenhouse propane heater and plans for a large, wood-fired masonry heater to keep the greenhouse warm. I'm not too concerned about keeping it warm.

Of larger concern is how to keep it cooler over the summer. At least enough to not broil the plants...and me. I do have a commercial chiller used on jobsites that I plan to have near the sitting area - the plants like it hotter than I do. The water feature should help some and I do have large vents with fans to be installed that I can open. But this year we've had a full week of over-100F weather, peaking at 107. Months now where the temps have only rarely dipped below 90, even at night. And 80-100% humidity. It's only getting hotter. The vents & fans won't help if it's just pulling in 107 degree air. The chiller isn't powerful enough for the whole greenhouse.

So shadecloth comes to mind. Which is possible. I can't afford a mechanized arrangement, but could rig something manual with pullies & ropes/chains. But then I got to thinking...do I really need ALL of the roof to be glass? So my questions are:

1) Does it make sense to 'scattershot' sections of solid roofing in between transparent roofing to provide a bit of shade all year long? This will decrease light transmission, probably slowing growth, especially during the winter, but could be worth it for the summers, especially as the world keeps getting hotter.
2) If it does make sense, what is a good moisture-resistant ceiling to use? (Top of roof will likely be metal) If I have solid panels, I'd want to insulate them because every little bit of R-value counts towards keeping things in the right temperature ranges, but condensation in a greenhouse is a major concern. Maybe....insulate with closed-cell foam board, then cover with with PVC sheets for the ceiling? Something else? 3) Is insulating those sections even the right answer? Sure, it increases R-values, but it also increases mold/rot vectors. Am I calculating the trade-off correctly? 4) What am I missing/what haven't I thought of?

If I'm lucky, I might have a structure I can run sheet plastic over for this winter. I don't think I'm going to be that lucky. Otherwise, this won't be built until over next spring/summer at the earliest. So I have plenty of time to make & critique my plans, then make new & better plans...

I bought a home that came with a high tunnel that needs some work. I’d like to get a few more years out of the heavy-duty vinyl cover. Over the years the cover seems to have slipped back off the first hoop. I tried getting up on a ladder to pull it, but it’s way too heavy. Maybe not the best pic, but hopefully you get the idea.

Is there a trick or advice that anyone can provide? Thanks!!

Followup comment: After some thought and research I’m going to try and install a ridge-line crossmember at the apex between hoop 1-2 and 2-3. Ideally I’d do this across the whole thing, but I’m going to try to be strategic/lazy and see where I get.

Hello!

I just bought my very first greenhouse and I’m super excited but also a bit nervous so I’m looking for any advice anyone has for starting one!! It’s one of the 3-tier portable greenhouses with the plastic cover and roll-up flaps ( I wanted to start small so I wasn’t so intimidated and to make sure the hobby sticks) I’m in East Tennessee, and my main goal is to use it this fall and winter to protect and continue growing my plants. I know I’ll need to move most indoors under a grow light in the winter but you get it
Right now I have a mix of:
Succulents & cacti
Aloe
Snake plant
Spider plant
Wandering dudes
Swiss monstera
A few other tropical houseplants

Any tips or tricks on a greenhouse?

Tiling the back wall in the lean-to with mesh backed stones... Snagged some dancing bear tiles on etsy last year also. Theyre going in below the door and above the top step...

Hi, we bought a house that came with a hot tub which, it turns out, has a leak which can't easily be fixed. We're planning on getting rid of it and either getting a smaller hot tub or a greenhouse. I have a small collection of cattleya orchids and wouldn't mind having a better place to maintain them.

The existing hot tub sits on a 10'x10' concrete pad and has electricity so I was thinking I could get a small greenhouse (8x8 or 8x6) with heater, mister, vents, etc., but I'm not sure where to start. I've looked online, but the results are from Costco, or Wayfair, or Home Depot for example and are not really what I'm thinking of anyway.

I thought that finding a specific manufacturer who specialized in the kind of thing I'm thinking of might be more productive. I tried asking over in the Orchid subreddit, but got no response.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Over a year after I started the lean-to greenhouse build, the cement board wall on the house is getting sealed and covered in mesh backed polished stones 🍆🥕🥑🥥🍓🍎🥝🍑🍒 I have a new found respect for tile workers. I only got that far before quiting because of blisters and heat 😵🫠