Build a Greenhouse?

[John_Gambit]

I would like to build a greenhouse due to I think it will be cheaper and more fun if I do it myself. How would one go about building the cheapest, most efficient greenhouse?

 

[CanadianLori]

Biggest considerations are what is your budget, what are your skills and how big do you want it?

 

[John_Gambit]

Budget: Cheapest possible haha
Size: Walk in, but not huge as I have new to gardening
Skills: Practically a carpenter

 

[CanadianLori]

Sorry. Cheapest doesn't provide any parameters. I researched a lot and finally settled on a Palram kit as the cheapest option for me. But then I don't have a lot of woodworking skills.

 

[David from Dothan]

After considering the MANY options "out there" and watching a wheel barrow load of greenhouse construction YouTube videos, we decided on the Harbor Freight 10x12 greenhouse.....then we waited until we received, via email, a 20% off one item coupon. we saved $160.....bringing the final cost down to less than $450.

 

[CanadianLori]

I too considered a Harbor Freight because I am only an hour from the border but all of the reviews made me worry. I hope all goes well with yours @David from Dothan Do let us know and show us your progress

 

[Sean Regan]

I'd put money on you not being able to build a substantial one cheaper than you could obtain one.

You'd need hardwood for the frame. They were traditionally built from cedar. Glass cut to size, is expensive.

Lots of second-hand ones on eBay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...&LH_ItemCondition=3000&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

 

[David from Dothan]

Lori, the bad reviews, it seems now that I have it up, appears to have been experienced because of poor foundation, anchoring and put-together skills (can't take shortcuts). Our's has already gone through some strong winds and storms with absolutely NO issues.

 

[BigC]

https://www.gardening-forums.com/threads/rustic-greenhouse-project.11931/