Building a DIY Greenhouse | A Guide to Creating Your Own Seed Greenhouse

💡The weather has been a challenge for us, but we're learning to work with it and make the most of the dry days.

🌧️We've had 50 days of rain this year, leaving us with only a few dry days. However, the constant rain has its benefits, like having our favorite dog walking spots all to ourselves.

🚧Putting up the walls of the greenhouse was challenging, but we managed to create a solid base and frame the walls using oak sleepers.

🌿We're excited to start growing our own food in the greenhouse and become more self-sufficient. It's a step towards achieving our goal of being less reliant on supermarkets.

🏡We designed the greenhouse to be portable, so we can easily move it in the future. This gives us flexibility and allows us to make the most of different locations on our land.

How did you deal with the constant rain?

—We've learned to work around the weather and make the most of the rare dry days. It can be challenging to stay motivated, but we're determined to continue our project.

Why did you choose oak sleepers for the greenhouse base?

—We had leftover oak sleepers from our raised bed garden, so we decided to use them as a solid base. They add stability and weight to prevent the greenhouse from flying away in strong winds.

What are your plans for the greenhouse?

—The greenhouse will serve as our seed greenhouse, where we'll start growing plants and vegetables. It's a step towards becoming more self-sufficient and less reliant on supermarkets.

Can you move the greenhouse to a different location?

—Yes, we designed the greenhouse to be portable. It's made up of separate walls that can be unscrewed and moved. This gives us flexibility and allows us to adapt to different areas on our land.

Any tips for building a DIY greenhouse?

—Make sure to plan and measure everything accurately before starting. It's important to have a solid base and sturdy frame. Consider using materials that are weather-resistant and suitable for your location.

00:00Welcome back to our journey of building our own DIY greenhouse.

03:34Dealing with the constant rain has been challenging, but we're determined to continue our project despite the weather.

07:35We used oak sleepers to create a solid base for the greenhouse, adding stability and weight to prevent it from flying away in strong winds.

12:55We designed the greenhouse to be portable, allowing us to easily move it to different locations in the future.

15:08We started building the walls of the greenhouse, using a timber frame and attaching corrugated plastic sheeting.

18:01The plastic sheeting was cut and attached to the walls, completing the structure of the greenhouse.

19:27We built the base and filled it with gravel, creating a dry and stable floor for the greenhouse.

20:17The greenhouse walls were assembled and secured, ready for the final step of building the roof.