Build A Greenhouse From Scrap

How to Build a Greenhouse from Scrap

Greenhouses are used to germinate and nurture seeds and seedlings, grow exotic tropical plants and even grow fruits and vegetables year round. A greenhouse can accommodate a variety of different growing methods including hydroponics. Hydroponics means gardening without soil and although it often uses nutrient enriched water other popular hydroponic mediums are clay and basalt rock. You can even use your greenhouse to sun dry fruits and vegetables. The best part is, you don't need to spend a fortune. You can learn how to build a greenhouse from scrap materials.

The first thing you'll need to do is decide what kind of greenhouse you want to build. For the purposes of building with scrap materials, an indoor greenhouse is probably best. The average size of the indoor greenhouse is 4x8 but you can build your scrap greenhouse to suit your preferences. You will definitely want to sketch out your plans before starting to build. You will also need to have the proper tools and supplies on hand. The least you'll need is a hammer, nails, screws, a screwdriver and a power drill.

When choosing scrap materials, go for wood, aluminum and glass. An old window could be the perfect side or base for your greenhouse. Be creative and look for scrap wood, plastic, PVC and glass that can be used for your purposes. There are plenty of advantages to doing this. One, you're saving a great deal of money because shopping at the scrap yard is substantially cheaper than shopping at the hardware store. Two, you are helping the environment by recycling. It's a win-win situation.

If you don't have a lot of building experience, learning how to build a greenhouse from scrap might take some time and effort. You will probably want to get a few books about constructing greenhouses before you are able to build your own scrap greenhouse. There are plenty of them out there in the gardening section of any library or bookstore. Another valuable research tool is the Internet, which you can use to find downloadable plans and helpful tips. Joining a gardening or greenhouse enthusiasts group can be a great source of knowledge and advice.

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