Setup & Construction of our Greenhouse, Garden & Grape Trellis
Constructing the Greenhouse (Hoophouse)
After a storm rolled threw and left our previously purchased greenhouse in complete disarray, it was time for a long-lasting and sturdier design.
Central Florida weather patterns often include gusty winds in excess of 50mph. We thought the “hoop” design would allow us to deflect most broadside winds.
Wrapped in chicken wire & finished with 7mil plastic this version has made it through 1 complete hurricane season relatively in-tact with only minor, re-tapping the plastic around the corners and edges.
Watering Setup for Our DIY (Hoophouse) Greenhouse
Our dual system serves both to irrigate the plants as well as mist periodically for improved humidity & temperature control.
Auto-Water Setup for our Greenhouse
Auto-Watering for Potted Plants
Misting for Humidity & Temp Control
Dual-Function Timer
We have been through our fair share of timers only to be left with a non-functioning timer in as quick as the first few months. Most cheaper automatic watering controllers simply cannot hold up to outdoor exposure. The sun in the lower states wreaks havoc on most exposed plastics relatively quickly, not only the strength of the watering housing but the LCD displays simply do not last.
Through trial and error we have had our fair share of malfunctioning watering controllers in i’m positive could be every way an automatic water controller could break.
We have had great success with the Orbit line of water controllers for various projects around the farm including the outdoor mini-pig enclosure & high tensile wire grape trellis.
Backyard Greenhouse Water Supply Tubing & Nozzles
We used both 1/2″ & 1/4″water tubing that can be picked up from your local hardware store or ordered online. In addition control flow drip irrigation nozzels, 1/2″ tubing end caps, pressure regulators for either drip irrigation or higher pressure misting applications hose adapters and line splitters were also required.
