When Jennifer Squires and her boyfriend wanted to build their own greenhouse who could have imagined how easy and beneficial the process would be. With hoarded windows from a prior build, recycled shower doors for the roof and an end-of-the-pile deal on timber the rest was just a little ingenuity and raw effort.
Made from recycled materials this is a great DIY greenhouse
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After the successful project build, Jennifer wanted to encourage others to do the same – especially those with cooler summer months like her own.
I’ve talked about building your own greenhouse here before but this solution seems a little more robust and long term. While constructing a cheap greenhouse from inexpensive materials may get you into gardening space quicker this idea proves that with a little more consideration and use of rigid recycled items the end product should be far superior – and just as easy.
Looks like a fun place to hang out when the weather isn’t nice outside. In my experience, the outside shell is just the beginning. Ventilation, water, electricity, winter heat and summer cooling and a substantial floor are among the features that are a must for a working greenhouse.