Greenhouse

Setting Up the Greenhouse

Supplies Needed (supplied by the Grant)

Note that these greenhouses do not hold up very well in inclement weather. Please see modifications used below. For a sturdier greenhouse, click Greenhouse #2 below.

MODIFIED Greenhouse Instructions and Supplies

Shopping List (price estimates from Home Depot). Please see the actual measurements and quantity of items below the shopping list.

  • 1-1/2 inch PVC pole (5) $5.97

  • 3/4 inch PVC pole (7) $2.67

  • 2 in. x 4 in. x 10 ft. #2 Prime Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Lumber (4) $5.88

  • 3/4in PVC elbow (45 degree) 10 pack (1) $6.42

  • #12 x 1-1/2 in. Hex-Head Roofing Screws (1) $33.98

  • #9 x 3 in. Star Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws (5 lb.-Pack) (1) $17.98

  • 1-1/2 inch PVC tee (4) $1.38

  • 1-1/2 inch PVC Double Sanitary Tee (2) $2.58

  • Staple Gun with Staples (1) $22.28

  • Greenhouse cover (1) $120.00

Materials Needed for Greenhouse Construction (see drawing below)

  • 1.5in PVC (Quantity) Length (ft)

    • Legs (6) 4.59ft

    • Sides (2) 10.83ft

  • 3/4in PVC

    • Roof Side (6) 3.94ft

    • Legs (6) 5ft

    • Center Roof (1) 10.83ft

  • 2x4 Wood

    • Sides (2) 10ft

    • Front/Back (2) 9ft

    • Corner Bracket (4) 1.5ft