Help with DIY 'greenhouse' madness

Peggy Sue · Post: # 95878Post **Peggy Sue** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:18 am

Am I mad or do I just need some sound advice?

I have a gazebo frame I want to sink into the ground int he corner of the garden, a sunny spot with fence on 2 sides.

My plan is to stick clear plastic on the roof and sides, maybe gaps between the sheets for a bit of ventilation?

Will this work for my aubergines & peppers do you think?

Dave · Post: # 96478Post **Dave** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:39 pm

I don't see why not, I'll be doing something very similar this year - essentially it's no different than the Greenhouse shelves you can buy. I've successfully started seedlings off in those and grown tomatoes so peppers and aubergines should be fine.

Peggy Sue · Post: # 96493Post **Peggy Sue** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:41 pm

Phew, the OH insists its a rubbish idea and I was hoping it had some chance of working!

bogit & legit · Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:28 pm

my first greenhouse was made from old picket fencing 2x 1 for the frame,and clear plastic i blaged from work stapled to the frame it was great for 2 seasons,so best of luck with your peppers.

regards b&l

Millymollymandy · Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:39 am

Go for it! It may not last very long, but it sounds like a perfectly good and SANE idea to me.

oldfella · Post: # 96626Post **oldfella** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:39 am

Most OH's know nothing and I should know cos I am one. Go for it then you can say " SEE I TOLD YOU ":lol:

Peggy Sue · Post: # 96631Post **Peggy Sue** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:53 am

OK I'm insired once again

If it doesn't work I shall just plant Jeruselum Artichokes and be done with it!