Final Tour and Future Vision
At 8:15 in
OFF Grid Greenhouse for the Homestead! 4K
What happens here
The greenhouse is now fully assembled. The interior currently has a sand floor. The hand pump well is positioned towards the front. A cast iron bathtub is placed on wooden pallets for elevation and is being scrubbed clean. The discussion highlights the benefits of the greenhouse's design, including strong polycarbonate panels that provide excellent light diffusion and retain heat effectively, even in cold climates. The extra roof supports added during construction are noted as crucial for handling heavy snow loads in Northern Minnesota. The modular nature of the 8x8 foot sections allows for custom lengths (e.g., 36 feet long for this build). The potential for growing plants year-round is emphasized, along with future plans for a plant-filled 'dojo' and a system for heating bathwater using a wood stove.
Goal: Showcase the completed greenhouse and discuss future plans for its off-grid functionality and use as a plant cultivation space.
Tools and materials
- Cast Iron Bathtub — Intended for bathing, heated by a wood stove
- Greenhouse Structure OverEZ Chicken Coop — The finished product
- Plants — To be cultivated in the greenhouse
- Potting Mix Jiffy — For future plants in the greenhouse
- Scrub Pad — Cleaning the bathtub
- Wooden Pallets — Elevating the bathtub
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