How to build My 50 Dollar Greenhouse

photo credit: doorgarden

Complete greenhouse kits can be pricey, however, there is a way to save by building a greenhouse. A decent size, fifteen foot long greenhouse can be created with basic, simple construction. Check out the $50 from doorgarden.com with, materials list, instructions and images.

This was the materials list used:

20′ x 3/4″ PVC schedule 40 plumbing pipe
1x6x8′ pt – ripped into 1x3s
8′ steel “T” fence post
2×4 stud – rip into 1x2s
1x4x12′ pt
2x4x16′ rip into 2x2s
20’x1/2″ rebar – cut into 18′ lengths
8″ nylon wire ties – 100
1 1/4″ x 1lb drywall screws
16 guage galvanized utility wire – 200′ – for X braces
3/8″ t-50 staples – 1000
20′ x 100′ x 6 mil clear plastic
Scraps of plywood for reinforcements – scrounged

I discovered a cheap and effective way to build your own greenhouse at doorgarden.com by David LaFerney. See how to make your own greenhouse when you click on the link below.

How to build My 50 Dollar Greenhouse