Seriously :cuc:

I just found an old ad on Craigslist for sliding glass doors and I am going to build my greenhouse from them. I called the guy and he still has them! We live in a wealthy town (because we are on the CT shoreline) and there is a remodeling job where the people had a bazillion sliding doors taken out.

But, even if you don't have that in your area, ask the replacement window places because they usually just throw the stuff away. These doors aren't usually re-used. Or just windows. I am going to start asking around myself.

Now, I need to figure out how to build the thing. I'm not sure how large to make it (I haven't got the final count of doors available yet) or how to configure it. And I don't know what I am going to use for the roof.

I am thinking about putting the greenhouse on a wooden platform in case we ever need to move it for any reason. And we are close to a stream that may overflow but I haven't seen it get that high.

Any ideas? what would you do? I am hoping to be able to start plants for food and then have plant sales in a year or so (we have a few acres with a load of perennials to divide and the old owner did this).

i have no help for you but it sounds wonderful! I'd love to have a green house :)

Sarah

This website is interesting. I thought it was for sliding glass doors, but looking at it just now I see it is for tempered glass panels. Anywho... in case it is helpful here it is. :)
Sunroom, Greenhouse and Skylight Plans (http://www.jshow.com/y2k/listings/35.html)

Oooh, check out this thread:
building a greenhouse out of old windows - Greenhouses & Garden Structures Forum - GardenWeb (http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/strucs/msg060302466879.html)

Dreaming of warmer days,
Rhea

I should have come back to this. I have belonged to Gardenweb for ages (pre children when i had loads of free time). I am basing my design off of wyndyacre at Garden Web.

I ahev the 10 slider panels and then I got 3 large double crank out casement windows (about 5 feet tall an 4 feet wide) for the end of the greenhouse. I picked up a nice solid wood door with 9 panes of glass on the top for the other end and I think we have 2 windows I can use for either side of the door (double hung).

I need to get some replacement screens for the casement windows. Everything is Anderson and in great condition so I hope it will be easy.

I am basing my design off of wyndyacre at Garden Web.



I searched on wydyacre at Garden Web and saw where s/he had posted pics of their greenhouse and garden and people ooohed and aaahed, but unfortunately the link was to yahoo which has closed. Do you know if they have their pics up anywhere else? I'd really like to see what they've done.

Rhea

My first greenhouse and looking for building/design tips - Greenhouses & Garden Structures Forum - GardenWeb (http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/strucs/msg0121323120138.html)

i know there are more but this was my thread.

Greenhouse set up - Greenhouses & Garden Structures Forum - GardenWeb (http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/strucs/msg1117354921864.html)

Scroll down, she has 3 pictures in her post

Some Greenhouse Photos - Greenhouses & Garden Structures Forum - GardenWeb (http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/strucs/msg1022425114142.html)

And here are some great ones. I plan to have plant sales like she does (which is what the previous owners of this house did).

I haven't finished looking through all the links yet, but had to stop and say, WOW! There are many inspiring photos in there! Thank you for posting them.

Rhea

I love their forums. I used to be on the Garden Junk forum beofre Maya was born. I was always making or buiding something. I can't wait to start on this greenhouse!