Heck ya buddy, have I ever put one up that wasn't like an oak?? I thought not, lol. Yes, it has turned into a rainforest in there so I need to sort my vents asap!! My garage has 3500 plant starts so I better gets this finished!! Have a great end to the week my friend:))
This is very exciting!! Awesome job! Now Wayne is watching it over and over and getting some great tips for when we put our other greenhouses up!! You ROCK!!
You folks are such a huge help and motivation for me!! I love you and what you do, and really want my version of that soon!!! This is a good test and set up year, and it started with those GH's. I need to chat with you both soon, my venting needs attention!!! Have a wonderful day folks, speak soon:))
To see you get this far ready to start growing Ryan after your issues last year is a real credit to your hard work and perseverance, proud to know you my friend. ♻️Happy Gardening........♻️Terry King ♻️
Hehe ya think?? Just a wee upgrade....kinda like if my wife traded me in for George Clooney....a wee upgrade. Have a wonderful weekend Michele, I hope you have been playing in the garden:))
Hey Ronald, been missing you my friend. Thanks for your nice comment, they always brighten my day. Love to see an update from you buddy, curious how your awesome grow area is doing. All the best my friend, I hope the sun is shining in your world:)))
@@Mrsnufleupagus Hi Ryan, you remember the patch you went through when the polytunnel roofs caved in well i am like that at the moment, I have sort off told William so he will possibly fill you in, apart from that I am very busy repotting things on etc, Take care.
You helped me so much during that with just a comment, and I will forever been on your side my friend. You got this. Don't let the little things become big things. It is all in perspective sometimes. Is it really something worth investing that kind of energy. Sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't. You enjoy your potting and know that others have your back. All the best Ronald, you got this:))
Wow! That sure turned out really clean Brother, those are gonna do a great job for you. Going the two layer route is a good call and having that air gap will really help insulate. Thanks for sharing and as always Keep Building👍
Thanks Todd!! You are right, the second layer will be a life saver (seedlings life) during the cold nights!! It doesn't stay 50 at night here until June, lol. Have a great weekend brother:))
Sounds like our weather is doing better than yours. Spring has pretty much arrived here in Michigan. I spent last weekend putting plastic on our greenhouse. I had enough left o er to build a 10 by 16 foot one to use for bedding plants. Built the shelves out of old stuff here on our farm Tuesday and Wednesday. Hoping to have it filled with seedlings by tomorrow afternoon. In between I have to build a new pen for the 4 baby goats my better half decided we needed. Anyways, as far as I know the methods you are using to install the plastic are fine. Just keep up on pulling it snug. I cannot emphasize that enough. If you wait until the end you will be too late. Prior to putting on the second cover, take time to snug up the first one completely. There are times and places where you will want to pull the plastic from the inside and other ones where you need to pull from the outside. Take care and I'm praying for a great growing season. Sincerely, Jeff
Hey pal!! Yes, I think you are ahead of me by the sounds of it! We will get Spring in the next month. We seem to be doing similar things, minus the goats, lol. I too will have left over poly and was thinking the same size for a seedling house, I dont want to waste the space in the GH's for that. Thank you for the poly advice, I will make sure it's tight and right before the second layer!! I also wish nothing but the best for you and your year my friend!! Stay awesome Jeff:)))
Yeah..hell yeah. Awesome dude, just amazing. Looking great. It's amazing how much a thin pice of poly can change the temperature. U did a awesome job. Can't wait for the next video. I have planted 4 different kind of cherry tomato this year. First attempt to grow something for many many years. But u and William and Patti have inspired me. Take care and stay safe and stay strong my friend
You got that right pal!!!! The one piece helps so much in the day, but it's the night I need help with! The double layer will really make me happy. Oh ya...so will power to run heaters, lol. I am very touched that I have motivated you to get growing again!! Excited to hear about your cherry toms, hope they do well for you! Just add some love and they will be fine! All the best min vån, stay awesome:))))
You are going to love having those to play in. Next time you are in Edmonton, come play in mine out at the U of A. It's 30 X 50, and my favourite place to be! Sadly we only have one, but we don't sell anything, just grow for donation, so we don't really need the production space you do. Ours is single skinned, no blower and thankfully we have a ready water supply. You are gonna need a water supply like you can't even imagine at this point!
I asked you a few times in the comment section about a meet up!! Marie and Deb would like to join me in a tour of your spot at the UofA!!! I have been thinking about my water challenges and may have a temp solution until I have a 5000g tank and power to pump!! Have a great Friday Crafty, get in touch with me please, I'd love to meet up some time:))
Thank you Nic, tis been a long time coming, but I am getting there!! Wiggle wire is cool as there are no holes in the poly and it can easily be reused. Hope you have a great year my friend:)))
I need power first, then I'll get on those blowers and second layer! Thanks pal, folks like you are an inspiration to me and I feel I am playing catch up!! Have a great weekend brother:))
I feel like I’m behind really, is still need to get some power and a way to cool my green house off, it’s already getting to hot during they day and it starting to stress the starts out during the bright day, also need some better vents in there, you rock man keep it up, and by the way if it wasn’t for you and Mr CB I would have given up on doing any UA-cam videos, so really your the inspiration
Hey Ryan, with the poly on they really look great. Always nice to have help on projects like that. When you went inside, it really looked like it would warm up quick. Thanks for the update... Calvin
Thanks Calvin!! I will take help any time I can get it!!! We have had 5 minutes of sun since it has been completed, lol, and it happened to be when I filmed! Have an awesome week my friends:))
Wow, Wow, Wow :-) Awesome. Ryan so excited for you !!! This will be a beautiful year for your/us I am sure. Be waiting for the first seedling. I claim my name on the first one planted. Joking only, but I am excited and happy for you. Thanks for sharing this video. TU #63
Thank you very much!!! They turned ok pretty decent! I truly hope the same folks, that our years are successful. Lol I'll call it JoMig :)) Hope you both are well and Spring is around you:))
Wicked cool getting that poly up. I don't have a clue on greenhouse building either. I have an idea on how I want to do ours, and it involves a lot of digging and we may go with the polycarbonate panels.
Yes it was folks!! Best way to learn is just get your hand dirty and screw it up a few times, lol!! I look forward to your build, are you thinking wallipini style? May help with your crazy heat, and of course you'd be able to grow all winter down there in one. I'd be renting some earth moving equipment for that job!! Have a great weekends folks:))
Hi pal what a great job your minions helped out no end buddy they are super amazing poly tunnels you should sell the design lol. Maybe a hockey rink in the winter. Happy growing it looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Hey buddy!! Minions are awesome, wish I had them daly:) Hockey rink eh? I was hoping for tons of fresh winter greens and herbs, lol! Stay awesome my friend, I hope all is well with you and yours:))
Shedding a little tear of joy for you. How wonderful to see folks giving you a hand. Things are looking good and positive and.... gosh, I'm so freaking happy for you. My husband said you sure needed a break from all your struggles and it sure has paid off. Woo hoo!
That earned a heart my friend!! You were very kind to me when I was shedding tears last fall, so thank you kindly!!! I like the way your husband thinks, I would love if a few things turned around and headed in the right direction! I hope you both have a wonderful day, thank you for being so awesome:)))
@@Mrsnufleupagus You look so happy. We also feel the visit to Willie's place lifted your spirits. We got to meet Willie... he is the one with the glasses. Hahahaha... I knew you were Ryan so obviously Willie was the 'other' fellow. Hahaha... that was so much fun. Ok now, take care.
You folks have great observation skills. That trip really helped me clear my head, and was so therapeutic to laugh and sing and have some fun!! Lmao....the one with the glasses:))))))
Man things are looking great over there! You guys did an amazing job! Best hint I can give you for growing in a GH is MOVE SOUTH!! Lmao. Longer growing season and less snow makes GHs fun!! Just playing can't wait to see it filled up and all green again great work! Yall gro dat!!
Comment ca va brother!!! Ya, I heard this dude in La has a nice property and may have some room for me, lmao!!! Have a great week, hope your chicken coop is coming along:))
Well Ryan we got 8 chickens yesterday... so the coup will have to start coming along better in the near future. Dont think my queen will let me keep 8 chickens in the house... she ain't from Louisiana and is not accustomed to that lmao!!
Ryan, dude, man your greenhouses have turned out amazing man. I really like it. Lot's of hard work you have put into it but It is going to pay off in the end. Those are going to last you a lifetime buddy. You did it right! I love how that wiggle wire works. So neat. Yeah, I like putting the poly on better than well you know haha.
Thank you kindly Greta!! You are my first Newfoundlander viewer, well at least one that doesn't live in Alberta, lol!! I just popped over and took a peek and it seems we share the gardening bug!! I will be following along with your year my friend:))
Ryan, thanks for sharing this. I have 2 Harbor Freight 10x17 portable garages that the the material covering them rotted. I will be turning these into one greenhouse and this video will be very helpfull come time to do that project here in Maine. Again, thanks. Blessings.
You are very welcome Jim! I was looking at one like that the other day and was thinking it would make a great seed starting house! I sure hope you build goes well my friend:))
Now those are some serious polytunnels Ryan. Everything happens for a reason (and that's my explanation for 2018... so we'll let bygones be bygones!) 😎 Solid stuff brother. That 2nd layer of poly will really do the trick. In the absence of electricity, I like the suggestion below regarding the solar attic vents & I'd add battery storage linked to a thermostat too. We get shed-loads of sunshine here in 'Sunny Alberta'. In fact, the sun is shining right this minute! Onward and upward.
Hello friend!! Yes, they are a touch better than the last, lol. So looking forward to the second layer, then I can get the 3500 seedlings I have out of my garage!!! I will be addressing the vent soon and will look at all the options! I like the battery idea as I have a few solar panels and it should allow me to not be there every morning to do it manually! Hope you have a great end to the week Sis, keep smiling, Spring is near:))
A little dirt never hurt we have solar panels powering fans to keep air moving...lots of options there. Even on not so hot days in the spring, my thermometer reads 50ish with all doors closed.
For the blower vents, maybe a solared powered attic vent will work? They are designed to attach to framing on gable vents, and they come on when the sun shines on the solar panel. I forget how much cfm they move but they work well (I installed one on my home six years ago, with no issues to date). The panel is about 2ft by 1ft in size and the blower is about 3ft diameter. In big box building supplies they cost around $200US (found in the roof/attic section of the store).
Hello friend! I have been talking with Spring Hill Farms and we are working out how much cfm I will need. I will have roll up sides, which will help enormously, but still need venting. I will look into the attic vent and keep them in mind for sure. Thank you for a quality comment, nice to read ones that are suggestions and obviously thought out!! Hope you have a great end to the week:))
Hi mate, brilliant that you got the poly cover on. It’s sure looking great now. I’ve never heard of wiggle wire but it looks like a great idea to hold the cover in place. Take care. Nick
I am also no expert but am moderately happy with the progress!! Now on to everything else on the list lol. Have a great Friday Gordon, thanks for stopping by:))
I have been waiting to see this happen for you. I know this project isn’t quite finished yet, but seeing it at this point must puff out your chest a little bit. You’ve done an amazing job with this and I’m so happy you’ve brought us all along to share it with you. I have to say the end card feels like I wrote it 😊.
Found you through yours and Williams "Little Willies" Ryan. 😊 Those are awesome tunnels. Looking forward to watching your channel. All best wishes for you. Nell. 🌱🌻🌻🌱
Any friend of Willie's...needs a thorough character examination, bahahahaha, just kidding, I love that dude!!! Welcome friend, I hope you enjoy a goofy gardener:)))
Hello Ryan, can't see how ive missed your channel before, so I am now subbed 👍. That wiggle wire is very effective, pity the camera died. A great job done. Not sure if you are aware of him but you may like to check out Chuck....his channel is Fensterfarm Greenhouse. I think you guys may be on the same wavelength ....Cheers. Nigel
Hello Nigel! What a nice surprise this morning, thanks. It sure is slick stuff, but a bit pricey for a fella on a tight budget! I love chuck, he is a GH hydro master!! Have a great week Nigel:))
Hey Stew! Thanks pal, it is slowly coming together! Yes, they second skin goes on looser and then a blower fan will inflate between them. Have a great end to the week, oh master of the plants:))
Wow! So happy for you Ryan. They look amazing. I agree that during the growing season the biggest issue is cooling the greenhouse. I picked up a 20% shade cloth for mine to try this season and I'll let you know how that works for me. Just wondering about your thoughts on maintaining minimum overnight temps in the poly for your tomato seedlings. I'm guessing the combo of the dual wall poly + the thermal storage of the warmed soil below will be sufficient to tide you over? 🌱🐝
Thank you so much Nancy!! I hope the shade cloth helps you this year, keep me posted please. My thoughts on overnight temps is to first get my blowers and second poly on and monitor the temp change at night. Most plants can handle down to 5c at night but ideally I would keep them above 10c. I have 2 over head heaters that I want to get in there, but first things first...double poly. No sense heating a single layer, the heaters would run all night!!! Have a wonderful day my friend:))
Did you use two separate wiggle wires, one on top of the other, to hold down the top plastic and the end wall plastic? Or is one wire holding both plastics down? is there enough room in tbe wire chanel to hold double the wiggly wire? I wish your camera didn't stop filming, it is such a great video!!!
I did use two pieces of wire. The channel will actually hold three if you use the right pattern of install. Thank you kindly, best of luck with your greenhouse:))
Dude you got greenhouses ;-) They look so good man. When I put the skin on mine I tied a string to it with a stone like a little button in the plastic then just threw it over and pulled the plastic over. But man I am so impressed with what you got done. New name for the farm Phoenix farm. Your raised the new greenhouses out of the ashes.. err Slush of the other crappy ones ;-) Way to go man I am truly very happy for you. Your erection is sheathed ;-)
Whoop whoop!!!! Thanks Davey! I thought about that, I really did, but with 4 guys, I was surprised how easy it went over. Great little trick for a solo job. That is an apt suggestion my friend, it really is starting to poke out of the ash...er slush!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate that man, means a lot!! Been married so long, I thought I was done sheathing:))))
Looking great. I'm a little concerned for you on spacing. When the snow slides, you will have to keep removing it from in between. Ours is alone and out in the open and I still have trouble with snow buildup. If your there everyday in the winter, you can stay on top of it...we're not so lucky.
I understand your concerns. I may be busting out the flame weeder in Winter...how novel!! Glad you are back, looking forward to the over winter spud reveal:)))
A little dirt never hurt --they sure look lovely though. So fun once the plastic goes on and heat starts immediately. What do you plan to grow in them? Don't say plants!
Lol, one GH with be for toms, 2 cherries and 2 large varieties. The other will have 3 rows of cucs, pickler and 2 slicers, and a row of peppers, sweet red. All are young seedlings except the cucs which I will seed soon:)))
One wind gust and it helped? Last year owed you that bud, things are looking up. It's great to see inside, and how quickly the snow started melting as soon as the poly was in place. Have you got temp gauges in there yet? 🍺
I know, right!! The snow will be gone by tomorrow, so time to get busy!! I will have to get some temp gauges, I am so curious as to the in vs outside at temps at night! Hope your last shift of the week flies by bro:))
Those greenhouses are awesome! Where did you get the poly from? I'm very happy that things are coming together for you, you'll have plants in there before long. Take care - Marcie
Thank you Marcie! The poly is from Professional Gardners out of Calgary and it was $0.135 per sq ft. I should have plants in there soon, if only as a seeding area but still counts, right?? Have a wonderful friend my Canadian friend:))🇨🇦
I’m a little behind on UA-cam. Liking the new 2.0 greenhouses! Won’t be long before you get them growing with plants. Are you going to be putting in a sand point for water?
No worries brother, life happens!! Thanks for popping by when you had time! Very soon. Poly has been up for 8 days and it's thawed 9" down already!!! Just crazy, if I was doing radishes and spinach in there I'd be planting soon!! I don't understand what you mean by sand point?
A little dirt never hurt Here we have lots of sand so instead of drilling for water we use a sand point which is a 3 foot pipe with holes and screens about one and quarter inch in diameter. To this point we attach more pipes and hammer it into the ground and with a whole lot of luck it goes into a water vane.
Ok, I see. No, we have heavy clay so I think I will get a large tank and put it at the top of the hill and pump into my irrigation. Thanks for the explanation:))
Lol, you never know when I will break into a poorly performed song!! Thanks Monty, they are coming along! The roll of 36'x100' was about 80lbs, but the sheet we cut was not bad to play with. I seldom have a hand so when I get 3 dudes there I don't have time for the camera!! Have a great day brother:))
I will have to put cardboard down thick, then I will bring in compost and make raised beds without a frame. Half of one of those will be made into a cheap seeding area for me and I will spud together pallets as they are free:))
Great update my friend, it's good to see that you have taken a huge step forward with the greenhouse/polytunnel. When you say double skinning, are you going to stretch another piece of poly over the one that's already in place, or are you doing something different. Basically where is the second piece of poly going, inside? outside? It's hurting my head :-) Cheers Adam
Hey buddy! Very nice to be at this step, yet it kinda tells me how much is left to do, lol!! The concept behind the double layer is such. Add a second layer, loosely over the first and attach with more wiggle wire. The, thru the first layer on the inside, blower fans will be installed and pump warm air from the GH in between them and inflate it. This will act as a thermal insulation. It will take far longer for the outside air to effect the internal temp with two layer and nights are not my friend with how cold we get and for how long. Hope you have a great end to the week Adam, you are awesome and deserve a great weekend:))
Brilliant Ryan! Getting their buddy. How about some sort of solar powered fan for the ventilation? Or just a plain old pull cord roof vent like this - www.northernpolytunnels.co.uk/polytunnel-roof-vent-8049.html Steve
Thanks Steve, closer everyday now!! I think I will look into the solar option as I may not be there everyday and need them open!! Thanks for the options buddy:))
Those are some solid looking green houses for sure! I bet it feels soooo good to have the poly up! Now the fun begins soon.
Heck ya buddy, have I ever put one up that wasn't like an oak?? I thought not, lol. Yes, it has turned into a rainforest in there so I need to sort my vents asap!! My garage has 3500 plant starts so I better gets this finished!! Have a great end to the week my friend:))
This is very exciting!! Awesome job! Now Wayne is watching it over and over and getting some great tips for when we put our other greenhouses up!! You ROCK!!
You folks are such a huge help and motivation for me!! I love you and what you do, and really want my version of that soon!!! This is a good test and set up year, and it started with those GH's. I need to chat with you both soon, my venting needs attention!!! Have a wonderful day folks, speak soon:))
Looks Super! Great job and glad u have help! Come on Spring, get the growing going!❤️💕💙💜💚M&P
Thanks folks! It was very nice to have some help, made a tough solo job into a fun group one! Love you both tons:))💕💖💓
Slowly but surely it is all coming along nicely! I am so amazed at all you have accomplished. Big thumbs up ! 😊
Thanks so much Lil'B, soon it will be planting time and I hope I am ready!! Have a super Friday my friend:))
To see you get this far ready to start growing Ryan after your issues last year is a real credit to your hard work and perseverance, proud to know you my friend.
♻️Happy Gardening........♻️Terry King ♻️
Thank you kindly Terry, that means a ton to me buddy:))
Very nice looking greenhouses brother! They look very sturdy, cant wait to see what you will be growing in them bad boys!👍🏻🍻
Getting there brother!!! I was hanging off the ribs when we put the centre ridge in, and they barely moved!!! Have a wonderful week my friend:))
Those greenhouses seem much bigger than last years! Looks awesome buddy! Can't wait to see them full of veg!!
Yes they are, but we shall still call them medium:) Soon my friend, very soon they will be growing:))
Looking really good Ryan! Two layers should seal the deal. Thanks brother! 🇨🇦
Thanks Doug! Looking forward to some power out there, lol!! Have a great Friday brother:))🇨🇦
Those already look so much better than last year's. Fantastic job!
Hehe ya think?? Just a wee upgrade....kinda like if my wife traded me in for George Clooney....a wee upgrade. Have a wonderful weekend Michele, I hope you have been playing in the garden:))
Amazing job and progress. Just subscribed from Ireland. Awesome update. Looking forward to following your journey.
Awesome my friend, thank you for coming along on the journey!! I just saw which vid you watched, things have come a ways since then:)))
Looking great Ryan! Loving the progress! The extra hands definitely help!
Cheers,
Rob
Thanks Rob, I got fortunate that day with the help for sure!!! Have a great weekend brother:))
Looks really good Ryan! Congrats on finishing it up. I know you're excited about it. All the best.
Thanks kindly Brent! A few more minor details like power and water and I'm rolling, lol:)))
They look great, Ryan. Brilliant job. I am very happy for you!
Thanks Duderino, I hope Spring is treating you well:))
You are kick'n it.!!... the progress is awesome buddy... I can appreciate and admire your motivation and skills.!!
Thanks Pappy!! Well now, that was nice of you to say!! Takes so little to brighten someones day, folks should take lessons from you buddy:))
Hi Ryan, What a fantastic job you guys have done there, Your tunnels are looking great, Thanks for sharing, Take care.
Hey Ronald, been missing you my friend. Thanks for your nice comment, they always brighten my day. Love to see an update from you buddy, curious how your awesome grow area is doing. All the best my friend, I hope the sun is shining in your world:)))
@@Mrsnufleupagus Hi Ryan, you remember the patch you went through when the polytunnel roofs caved in well i am like that at the moment, I have sort off told William so he will possibly fill you in, apart from that I am very busy repotting things on etc, Take care.
You helped me so much during that with just a comment, and I will forever been on your side my friend. You got this. Don't let the little things become big things. It is all in perspective sometimes. Is it really something worth investing that kind of energy. Sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't. You enjoy your potting and know that others have your back. All the best Ronald, you got this:))
I think you created a portal into Summer. Great to see that poly on!
If I create a portal, it will be directly to friends gardens!! So happy the first layer is on my awesome friend:)))
Wow!
That sure turned out really clean Brother, those are gonna do a great job for you.
Going the two layer route is a good call and having that air gap will really help insulate.
Thanks for sharing and as always Keep Building👍
Thanks Todd!! You are right, the second layer will be a life saver (seedlings life) during the cold nights!! It doesn't stay 50 at night here until June, lol. Have a great weekend brother:))
Sounds like our weather is doing better than yours. Spring has pretty much arrived here in Michigan. I spent last weekend putting plastic on our greenhouse. I had enough left o er to build a 10 by 16 foot one to use for bedding plants. Built the shelves out of old stuff here on our farm Tuesday and Wednesday. Hoping to have it filled with seedlings by tomorrow afternoon. In between I have to build a new pen for the 4 baby goats my better half decided we needed. Anyways, as far as I know the methods you are using to install the plastic are fine. Just keep up on pulling it snug. I cannot emphasize that enough. If you wait until the end you will be too late. Prior to putting on the second cover, take time to snug up the first one completely. There are times and places where you will want to pull the plastic from the inside and other ones where you need to pull from the outside. Take care and I'm praying for a great growing season. Sincerely, Jeff
Hey pal!! Yes, I think you are ahead of me by the sounds of it! We will get Spring in the next month. We seem to be doing similar things, minus the goats, lol. I too will have left over poly and was thinking the same size for a seedling house, I dont want to waste the space in the GH's for that. Thank you for the poly advice, I will make sure it's tight and right before the second layer!! I also wish nothing but the best for you and your year my friend!! Stay awesome Jeff:)))
This is going to work out so much better than the limp carrot greenhouses. Good work Ryan!
Ya think?? Bahaha have a great week my friend, t'was nice to see you folks having a blast:))
Yeah..hell yeah. Awesome dude, just amazing. Looking great. It's amazing how much a thin pice of poly can change the temperature. U did a awesome job. Can't wait for the next video.
I have planted 4 different kind of cherry tomato this year. First attempt to grow something for many many years. But u and William and Patti have inspired me.
Take care and stay safe and stay strong my friend
You got that right pal!!!! The one piece helps so much in the day, but it's the night I need help with! The double layer will really make me happy. Oh ya...so will power to run heaters, lol. I am very touched that I have motivated you to get growing again!! Excited to hear about your cherry toms, hope they do well for you! Just add some love and they will be fine! All the best min vån, stay awesome:))))
You are going to love having those to play in. Next time you are in Edmonton, come play in mine out at the U of A. It's 30 X 50, and my favourite place to be! Sadly we only have one, but we don't sell anything, just grow for donation, so we don't really need the production space you do. Ours is single skinned, no blower and thankfully we have a ready water supply. You are gonna need a water supply like you can't even imagine at this point!
I asked you a few times in the comment section about a meet up!! Marie and Deb would like to join me in a tour of your spot at the UofA!!! I have been thinking about my water challenges and may have a temp solution until I have a 5000g tank and power to pump!! Have a great Friday Crafty, get in touch with me please, I'd love to meet up some time:))
Wow Ryan. That looks brilliant can't wait to see the end result. Never heard of Wiggle wire before or seen. Keep up the good work. All the best Nic
Thank you Nic, tis been a long time coming, but I am getting there!! Wiggle wire is cool as there are no holes in the poly and it can easily be reused. Hope you have a great year my friend:)))
Man that thing is nice! I have a tiny greenhouse with only one vent.
Thanks pal, I watched you build your man!! Small is better than none, in my books:))
Man it’s looking good over there! Can’t wait to see the double layer installation, well done sir. Have a great week
I need power first, then I'll get on those blowers and second layer! Thanks pal, folks like you are an inspiration to me and I feel I am playing catch up!! Have a great weekend brother:))
I feel like I’m behind really, is still need to get some power and a way to cool my green house off, it’s already getting to hot during they day and it starting to stress the starts out during the bright day, also need some better vents in there, you rock man keep it up, and by the way if it wasn’t for you and Mr CB I would have given up on doing any UA-cam videos, so really your the inspiration
We all have our challenges to overcome and that is part of the fun!! Thanks for showing what you do, I love it:))
🤗👍🏼 things coming together yea!!! I'm so happy for you! 👍🏼🍻
Thanks Dubbers!! Now if I could just go visit some friend of mine, my world would be spinning:)))
@@Mrsnufleupagus without a doubt:))
Hey Ryan, with the poly on they really look great. Always nice to have help on projects like that. When you went inside, it really looked like it would warm up quick. Thanks for the update... Calvin
Thanks Calvin!! I will take help any time I can get it!!! We have had 5 minutes of sun since it has been completed, lol, and it happened to be when I filmed! Have an awesome week my friends:))
Awesome job Ryan, both greenhouses/polytunnels look amazing !! 👨🌾👍🎥💚🛐
Thanks Simon!!
Wow, Wow, Wow :-) Awesome. Ryan so excited for you !!! This will be a beautiful year for your/us I am sure. Be waiting for the first seedling. I claim my name on the first one planted. Joking only, but I am excited and happy for you. Thanks for sharing this video. TU #63
Thank you very much!!! They turned ok pretty decent! I truly hope the same folks, that our years are successful. Lol I'll call it JoMig :)) Hope you both are well and Spring is around you:))
Wicked cool getting that poly up. I don't have a clue on greenhouse building either. I have an idea on how I want to do ours, and it involves a lot of digging and we may go with the polycarbonate panels.
Yes it was folks!! Best way to learn is just get your hand dirty and screw it up a few times, lol!! I look forward to your build, are you thinking wallipini style? May help with your crazy heat, and of course you'd be able to grow all winter down there in one. I'd be renting some earth moving equipment for that job!! Have a great weekends folks:))
Looks good TFS
Thanks Babette:))
Looks awesome! I am enjoying watching the process. Canajun engineering.
Glad you enjoy it!
Hi pal what a great job your minions helped out no end buddy they are super amazing poly tunnels you should sell the design lol. Maybe a hockey rink in the winter. Happy growing it looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Hey buddy!! Minions are awesome, wish I had them daly:) Hockey rink eh? I was hoping for tons of fresh winter greens and herbs, lol! Stay awesome my friend, I hope all is well with you and yours:))
Look at that 🌱 plant spa deluxe!
Wiggle wire 🤣 say that fast 10 times!
That's a cool way to attach poly, never seen something like that.
It's getting there Torp! It is a fun word to say:)) Hope you are inching closer to spring min vån:)))💛🇸🇪
Shedding a little tear of joy for you. How wonderful to see folks giving you a hand. Things are looking good and positive and.... gosh, I'm so freaking happy for you. My husband said you sure needed a break from all your struggles and it sure has paid off. Woo hoo!
That earned a heart my friend!! You were very kind to me when I was shedding tears last fall, so thank you kindly!!! I like the way your husband thinks, I would love if a few things turned around and headed in the right direction! I hope you both have a wonderful day, thank you for being so awesome:)))
@@Mrsnufleupagus You look so happy. We also feel the visit to Willie's place lifted your spirits. We got to meet Willie... he is the one with the glasses. Hahahaha... I knew you were Ryan so obviously Willie was the 'other' fellow. Hahaha... that was so much fun. Ok now, take care.
You folks have great observation skills. That trip really helped me clear my head, and was so therapeutic to laugh and sing and have some fun!! Lmao....the one with the glasses:))))))
Man things are looking great over there! You guys did an amazing job!
Best hint I can give you for growing in a GH is MOVE SOUTH!! Lmao. Longer growing season and less snow makes GHs fun!!
Just playing can't wait to see it filled up and all green again great work!
Yall gro dat!!
Comment ca va brother!!! Ya, I heard this dude in La has a nice property and may have some room for me, lmao!!! Have a great week, hope your chicken coop is coming along:))
Well Ryan we got 8 chickens yesterday... so the coup will have to start coming along better in the near future.
Dont think my queen will let me keep 8 chickens in the house... she ain't from Louisiana and is not accustomed to that lmao!!
Lmao!! A girl has to have her standards:)) Best of luck with the build my friend:))
Lmao her standards are pretty low.. she married me!! Lmao
Ryan, dude, man your greenhouses have turned out amazing man. I really like it. Lot's of hard work you have put into it but It is going to pay off in the end. Those are going to last you a lifetime buddy. You did it right! I love how that wiggle wire works. So neat. Yeah, I like putting the poly on better than well you know haha.
Thanks man, glad you like em!! Nothing good comes easy, or so I have found!Hope you have a great end of the week brother:)
@@Mrsnufleupagus You got that right. Same to you buddy!
Woop woop plastic is on. Best wishes Bob.
Big step but lots to do yet!! Have a great day Bob:)))
Awesome! I can only dream...my winds would take it out yo sea haha. Look forward to seeing all you can do with these!
Thank you kindly Greta!! You are my first Newfoundlander viewer, well at least one that doesn't live in Alberta, lol!! I just popped over and took a peek and it seems we share the gardening bug!! I will be following along with your year my friend:))
This is so awesome Ryan!! They look amazing! Great job! (and to the lads) 👍🏼
Whoop whoop!!! Thank you, very much. More to do, but happy with the progress! Have a great week Kelly:))
Looks really good Ryan thank you so much, enjoyed this video xxxshaz 🙋🙏👋
Thank you Shaz, they are really moving in the right direction:))
Ryan, thanks for sharing this. I have 2 Harbor Freight 10x17 portable garages that the the material covering them rotted. I will be turning these into one greenhouse and this video will be very helpfull come time to do that project here in Maine. Again, thanks. Blessings.
You are very welcome Jim! I was looking at one like that the other day and was thinking it would make a great seed starting house! I sure hope you build goes well my friend:))
Now those are some serious polytunnels Ryan. Everything happens for a reason (and that's my explanation for 2018... so we'll let bygones be bygones!) 😎
Solid stuff brother. That 2nd layer of poly will really do the trick.
In the absence of electricity, I like the suggestion below regarding the solar attic vents & I'd add battery storage linked to a thermostat too. We get shed-loads of sunshine here in 'Sunny Alberta'. In fact, the sun is shining right this minute!
Onward and upward.
Hello friend!! Yes, they are a touch better than the last, lol. So looking forward to the second layer, then I can get the 3500 seedlings I have out of my garage!!! I will be addressing the vent soon and will look at all the options! I like the battery idea as I have a few solar panels and it should allow me to not be there every morning to do it manually! Hope you have a great end to the week Sis, keep smiling, Spring is near:))
A little dirt never hurt we have solar panels powering fans to keep air moving...lots of options there. Even on not so hot days in the spring, my thermometer reads 50ish with all doors closed.
I had a very good conversation today with Wayne from Spring Hill Farms and have a vent plan in place!! Mine was too hot today for young plants!!
A 👍🏼 just for the improv at the start.
You still have a lot more snow than we do here.
Inside, will thaw in a week now, mine did 🙂
Hehehe not sure I do stuff like that, but thanks for enjoying it!! Glad yours has thawed, we all deserve Spring!! Have an awesome Friday my friend:))
For the blower vents, maybe a solared powered attic vent will work? They are designed to attach to framing on gable vents, and they come on when the sun shines on the solar panel. I forget how much cfm they move but they work well (I installed one on my home six years ago, with no issues to date). The panel is about 2ft by 1ft in size and the blower is about 3ft diameter. In big box building supplies they cost around $200US (found in the roof/attic section of the store).
Hello friend! I have been talking with Spring Hill Farms and we are working out how much cfm I will need. I will have roll up sides, which will help enormously, but still need venting. I will look into the attic vent and keep them in mind for sure. Thank you for a quality comment, nice to read ones that are suggestions and obviously thought out!! Hope you have a great end to the week:))
That looks great, much much better then the previous :) looking forward to seeing you putting on the second skin. Cheers
Hahaha just a bit stronger, eh?! Thanks Charlie, hopefully it is soon and I'll try to film it a bit better:)))
Hi mate, brilliant that you got the poly cover on. It’s sure looking great now. I’ve never heard of wiggle wire but it looks like a great idea to hold the cover in place. Take care. Nick
Big difference with that poly on!! That wiggle wire is great stuff, glad I was able to source it out here. Have a great Friday buddy:))
I am no expert, but I think you should be pretty pleased so far!
I am also no expert but am moderately happy with the progress!! Now on to everything else on the list lol. Have a great Friday Gordon, thanks for stopping by:))
It is coming together. Thanks for sharing .
Thank you Patricia, hope you have a great weekend:))
Looks good ryan
Thank you kindly sir:))
I have been waiting to see this happen for you. I know this project isn’t quite finished yet, but seeing it at this point must puff out your chest a little bit. You’ve done an amazing job with this and I’m so happy you’ve brought us all along to share it with you. I have to say the end card feels like I wrote it 😊.
Whoop whoop, finally!!! You are right, much like me as a person, this still has loads of work left to do!!! Lol, I feel the same way friend:)))
Found you through yours and Williams "Little Willies" Ryan. 😊 Those are awesome tunnels. Looking forward to watching your channel. All best wishes for you. Nell. 🌱🌻🌻🌱
Any friend of Willie's...needs a thorough character examination, bahahahaha, just kidding, I love that dude!!! Welcome friend, I hope you enjoy a goofy gardener:)))
My Poly tunnel is not as big as yours and doesn't look as good but I know that feeling you have had getting it ready to use. Good luck
Thank you Liz, tis a great feeling! Best of good fortune to you as well:))
Looking good mate
Thank you Ant, it's coming along:)))
Hello Ryan, can't see how ive missed your channel before, so I am now subbed 👍. That wiggle wire is very effective, pity the camera died. A great job done. Not sure if you are aware of him but you may like to check out Chuck....his channel is Fensterfarm Greenhouse. I think you guys may be on the same wavelength ....Cheers. Nigel
Hello Nigel! What a nice surprise this morning, thanks. It sure is slick stuff, but a bit pricey for a fella on a tight budget! I love chuck, he is a GH hydro master!! Have a great week Nigel:))
FYI, I read that Oatey X-15 Bonding Adhesive For Pvc Liner from the home deathspot works on greenhouse poly, havent tested it yet though.
Interesting buddy, let me know if you try it and how it works. I think I will have some clear repair tape around for little oops:))
Awesome video! New to your channel 👍
Thanks, I hope you enjoy a goofy gardener:))
Ryan, these look great, youve all put some work in there. So you'll be double skinning then?
Hey Stew! Thanks pal, it is slowly coming together! Yes, they second skin goes on looser and then a blower fan will inflate between them. Have a great end to the week, oh master of the plants:))
Wow! So happy for you Ryan. They look amazing. I agree that during the growing season the biggest issue is cooling the greenhouse. I picked up a 20% shade cloth for mine to try this season and I'll let you know how that works for me. Just wondering about your thoughts on maintaining minimum overnight temps in the poly for your tomato seedlings. I'm guessing the combo of the dual wall poly + the thermal storage of the warmed soil below will be sufficient to tide you over? 🌱🐝
Thank you so much Nancy!! I hope the shade cloth helps you this year, keep me posted please. My thoughts on overnight temps is to first get my blowers and second poly on and monitor the temp change at night. Most plants can handle down to 5c at night but ideally I would keep them above 10c. I have 2 over head heaters that I want to get in there, but first things first...double poly. No sense heating a single layer, the heaters would run all night!!! Have a wonderful day my friend:))
Did you use two separate wiggle wires, one on top of the other, to hold down the top plastic and the end wall plastic? Or is one wire holding both plastics down? is there enough room in tbe wire chanel to hold double the wiggly wire? I wish your camera didn't stop filming, it is such a great video!!!
I did use two pieces of wire. The channel will actually hold three if you use the right pattern of install. Thank you kindly, best of luck with your greenhouse:))
@@Mrsnufleupagus Thanks so much. You have such interesting videos :):)
Dude you got greenhouses ;-) They look so good man. When I put the skin on mine I tied a string to it with a stone like a little button in the plastic then just threw it over and pulled the plastic over.
But man I am so impressed with what you got done. New name for the farm Phoenix farm. Your raised the new greenhouses out of the ashes.. err Slush of the other crappy ones ;-) Way to go man I am truly very happy for you.
Your erection is sheathed ;-)
Whoop whoop!!!! Thanks Davey! I thought about that, I really did, but with 4 guys, I was surprised how easy it went over. Great little trick for a solo job. That is an apt suggestion my friend, it really is starting to poke out of the ash...er slush!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate that man, means a lot!! Been married so long, I thought I was done sheathing:))))
I was alone and my erection was not as big as yours.... I think its a better name than pink panty permaculture ;-)@@Mrsnufleupagus
Looking great. I'm a little concerned for you on spacing. When the snow slides, you will have to keep removing it from in between. Ours is alone and out in the open and I still have trouble with snow buildup. If your there everyday in the winter, you can stay on top of it...we're not so lucky.
I understand your concerns. I may be busting out the flame weeder in Winter...how novel!! Glad you are back, looking forward to the over winter spud reveal:)))
A little dirt never hurt --they sure look lovely though. So fun once the plastic goes on and heat starts immediately. What do you plan to grow in them? Don't say plants!
Lol, one GH with be for toms, 2 cherries and 2 large varieties. The other will have 3 rows of cucs, pickler and 2 slicers, and a row of peppers, sweet red. All are young seedlings except the cucs which I will seed soon:)))
Awesome Ryan!!! Where did you get the wiggle wire channel?
Hey Forgey!! I got the from the Professional Gardener out of Calgary. They are cheap out your way, Patti know a few good places!!
One wind gust and it helped? Last year owed you that bud, things are looking up. It's great to see inside, and how quickly the snow started melting as soon as the poly was in place. Have you got temp gauges in there yet? 🍺
I know, right!! The snow will be gone by tomorrow, so time to get busy!! I will have to get some temp gauges, I am so curious as to the in vs outside at temps at night! Hope your last shift of the week flies by bro:))
Those greenhouses are awesome! Where did you get the poly from? I'm very happy that things are coming together for you, you'll have plants in there before long. Take care - Marcie
Thank you Marcie! The poly is from Professional Gardners out of Calgary and it was $0.135 per sq ft. I should have plants in there soon, if only as a seeding area but still counts, right?? Have a wonderful friend my Canadian friend:))🇨🇦
I’m a little behind on UA-cam. Liking the new 2.0 greenhouses! Won’t be long before you get them growing with plants. Are you going to be putting in a sand point for water?
No worries brother, life happens!! Thanks for popping by when you had time! Very soon. Poly has been up for 8 days and it's thawed 9" down already!!! Just crazy, if I was doing radishes and spinach in there I'd be planting soon!! I don't understand what you mean by sand point?
A little dirt never hurt Here we have lots of sand so instead of drilling for water we use a sand point which is a 3 foot pipe with holes and screens about one and quarter inch in diameter. To this point we attach more pipes and hammer it into the ground and with a whole lot of luck it goes into a water vane.
Ok, I see. No, we have heavy clay so I think I will get a large tank and put it at the top of the hill and pump into my irrigation. Thanks for the explanation:))
I thought it was going to be another karaoke video then, you've done an amazing job on the greenhouses, was the plastic heavy? Good to have some help
Are you going to plant in the ground or put raised beds or shelving in?
Lol, you never know when I will break into a poorly performed song!! Thanks Monty, they are coming along! The roll of 36'x100' was about 80lbs, but the sheet we cut was not bad to play with. I seldom have a hand so when I get 3 dudes there I don't have time for the camera!! Have a great day brother:))
I will have to put cardboard down thick, then I will bring in compost and make raised beds without a frame. Half of one of those will be made into a cheap seeding area for me and I will spud together pallets as they are free:))
Great update my friend, it's good to see that you have taken a huge step forward with the greenhouse/polytunnel. When you say double skinning, are you going to stretch another piece of poly over the one that's already in place, or are you doing something different. Basically where is the second piece of poly going, inside? outside? It's hurting my head :-) Cheers Adam
Hey buddy! Very nice to be at this step, yet it kinda tells me how much is left to do, lol!! The concept behind the double layer is such. Add a second layer, loosely over the first and attach with more wiggle wire. The, thru the first layer on the inside, blower fans will be installed and pump warm air from the GH in between them and inflate it. This will act as a thermal insulation. It will take far longer for the outside air to effect the internal temp with two layer and nights are not my friend with how cold we get and for how long. Hope you have a great end to the week Adam, you are awesome and deserve a great weekend:))
Solar panel hooked up to car fan no electricity needed
Very true:)))
Brilliant Ryan! Getting their buddy.
How about some sort of solar powered fan for the ventilation? Or just a plain old pull cord roof vent like this - www.northernpolytunnels.co.uk/polytunnel-roof-vent-8049.html
Steve
Thanks Steve, closer everyday now!! I think I will look into the solar option as I may not be there everyday and need them open!! Thanks for the options buddy:))
Were do you get wiggle wire.
Are you in Canada? I got it from the Professional Gardener out of Calgary. I think most greenhouse supply places will have it.