Installing a Pond in a Greenhouse for Heating and Cooling
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
- With help from Arctic Acres, I install a water tank in the geodesic growing dome greenhouse to help moderate the greenhouse temperature to deal with our extreme weather in Canada.
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I've looked all my life for a man who loved homesteading, living self reliant, with a gentle demeanor. Its been so awesome to see that UA-cam has revealed that they exist. You have really amazed me with what you do. Thankful for your sharing this!
Mr. James, I am constantly amazed by your ability to handle just about anything. I know you put in so much work in your other cabin and that it was hard to leave. But the knowledge that you’ve gained doing that is really serving you well as you build your new homestead. It gives me great joy to watch you build your new home. We are all living vicariously through you and for that I thank you.
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I am so glad you will be installing a hand pump in both the cabin and the greenhouse! This homesteading process is so inspiring to watch!
Totally agree! My jaw actually dropped at that idea. Such a great idea to have a well dug right there in the garden.
It's just absolutely amazing seeing the combination of your Bushcraft and modern homesteading skills. Shawn you are truly building your own paradise. A testament to what can be achieved in a few years time and dedication.
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You might strongly consider a water or hydraulic ram to fill your pond. Set it up at the stream, run a waterline to the pond, make an appropriate overflow devise (or install a second or return line) and it will run 24/7 for free. There are a lot of videos on how to make them for cheap with common pipe fittings. Plus they are a really cool bit of physics. I think Wranglerstar has the best how to videos on these. Happy Homesteading!
Loving the dome and the temperature regulation the water tank provides, very ingenious!
The new site is developing brilliantly.
Great work as always Shawn, thanks for posting.
You're always adding to my education! I love the random tidbits of information in your videos (like the usefulness of the indoor pond).
I have great anticipation of watching your garden grow and flourish when there's four feet of snow outside.
Thank you, Shawn; staying tuned.
Cali says she wants steps up to a small platform for that indoor pool you built for her. Mini-deck to launch from for indoor retrieval training. Awesome you assembled this and the lean-to first for storage etc, it will make the main cabin build so much smoother.
I've got to agree. As soon as I saw the pool, I thought of one use in summer and it wasn't irrigation. After a hard day's work, what's wrong with a quick dip?
Interesting fact: The Mall of America in Minnesota is 70 degrees year round with skylights, lighting and body heat. Moisture levels are maintained from the potted plant's throughout. I love that you built a greenhouse. Mother nature keeps the balance. Thanks Shawn. Looking forward to the progress. Awesome homestead.
Shawn. You're making me want a greenhouse...
Of my own. 🙋♂️
Love watching a real man that has ambition and a true love for his family! Inspirational for sure.
Please don't take this wrong.
I'm honestly starting to think it was a blessing in disguise leaving one place and moving on to this place. You seem to be doing so many improvements and updates.
It's like the first place was your trial run.
Will definitely be following you through the building of this place. You do such wonderful work.
Two videos this morning. Looks good Shawn.
I know that's a bonus. I'm saving it for tomorrow!
Well planned well Thought out Mr. James may it ALL work out so very well for you Thanks for Sharing
It’s going to be amazing Shawn. Can’t wait to see it all filled with plants 🌱
You're making great progress, Mr. James ! The greenhouse is going to free up a lot of your time. Can't wait to see it producing. This is so exciting to watch. Best wishes to all.
Very true, no time to weed the weeds, easy to look after, smart planned.
Amazing green house! Wow your builds are never ending! Simply amazing what you have done on your channels!
As sad as I was to see you move on from the original site, watching you start again is seriously educational and entertaining. I look forward to every video. Thank you Shawn!
Hello Shawn and Cali from Australia, yes, loyal watcher, I wanted to say I was absolutely saddened by the upheaval of you starting over, I have been watching since just a month in to your first UA-cam adventure when it all started at the original site, I loved that place and dreamed of visiting, (don't panic, not likely to happen), but the new site is up and looking like it will be amazing! I will continue to watch and enjoy your adventure! Give Cali a hug, take care with many heartfelt thoughts, until next time!👋
Totally awesome Shawn! Blown away with how brilliant you are! The canoe ride was spectacular too! Thanks for the ride along💞
Greenhouse looks great
Lovely to see great progress
Just the start of the video is impressive. Can’t wait to see what other treasures and surprises are awaiting. Greenhouse (Arctic Acres) is the way to go. Good product. Thanks Shawn for the video
Lovely to see your progress
Greenhouse looks great
Shawn, I think that your new homestead is going to treat you and family well. After seeing the complesion of that fabulous green house I would say you are off to a good start. Stay safe while working. WOW 👏
Enjoyed watching! A pond in a Greenhouse working with nature
Wow, the water temp system is really cool. Great work. 💖
I think with the lay of your land a hand pump is the way to go. Bush radical had a video that helped me tremendously when I needed information. But I know how important it is for you to get your garden planted so it can produce in the future. And a hand pump would definitely help you a lot. Also very cost effective. Everything looks fantastic and wish you all the success in the world. Thanks for sharing as always, stay safe.
Regarding the sand point idea I might suggest you ensure the filter part of the sand point is perhaps 4 feet below the water table. This will ensure some head pressure at the point when suction gets going. Great idea with the pond I might add.
Happy to see 2 videos this am. You are an inspiration to many. God Bless you Shawn.
What a great idea, wells inside both buildings. I look forward to the cabin build. Good video, Shawn.
That is one fancy greenhouse!
He seems so much more at home at this site. Happy for him. He learned so much. Now he gets to make his real dream.
I haven't been to this particular part of Canada, I have however spent a good amount of time in North Slope Alaska all the way up to the Kavik River area traveling by dog sled and on foot hunting and fishing. It takes a while to build up the mental toughness to endure the insects when they are out. Now after 25 years as general contractor/carpenter/hunter/fisherman I can tell you that I'm envious of his way of life. Not having the responsibility of employees is almost encouragement enough to do this for myself and my family.
The green house is a wonderful thing to have and for you that is a must be your pump idea is good and I hope that you will have enough water for your garden but I can’t wait to see it when it will start producing food that is going to be a plus for you that is amazing never imagine how it would look so that is why I can’t wait to see when it will be producing and see how it will look like that is getting more interesting than before and the man that is helping you he does more than one in a year and he must be happy with your knowledge in construction is probably making is life a lot easier than the other one that doesn’t know too much about construction and I love the look of it from the drone view that is amazing how it looking from the top beautiful green house and useful at the same time
Hi Shawn... great content, as always! Have you looked into a hydraulic ram pump? You'd need some drop/decline from the creek to create a little head pressure, but you could trickle fill the pond that way. No power required, operates off of fluid dynamics. Give it a Google and see what you think. All the best to you and the family!
Oh so awesome Shawn! All the questions I had in my mind as I watched your video earlier this morning on the other channel; I believe you have answered them all! I know you and your best helper, Cali, are working very hard.🧡
This episode is more involved than My Self Reliance. Got to see you takin Ben! You also are much more the B personality in this episode. This shows what a huge amount of work was involved Thank you for sharing. We also get to see where the Green House is headed. Thank you. I figure during in MAY you will complete the Green House and June, July and August you will build the cabin. It will be interesting to see if you involve your family in the cabin build. Looking forward to your journey.
PS I am enjoying following Emily's build.
Hi Shawn, Tim from Michigan here. I've noticed other videos concerned about how much your channel on UA-cam generates for you money wise. I hope it's way more than enough!!! Thanks for allowing us to adventure with you.
Awesome job on the greenhouse! I had no idea water can interfere with water temperature. I thought solar alone, and even wood stoves would have to do that. You taught me something new! :)
Nice two video Friday! Great start to the weekend!
Oh my, it's that time of year - busy outdoors and not as much time tied to the tube. I saw the thumbnail and almost had to ask what in the George Jetson are you doing, Mr Shawn??! This is going to be interesting to follow. Let the planting begin!
A really great video and enjoyed the progress being made and the explanation for the refill arrangements, thanks.
Shawn James is just getting it done.
Here`s Shawn. just knocking it out, and just getting it done rain or shine. It looks great, that dome should produce a lot of food, you have your own produce store. Keep up the building. Michigan is watching.
Good update Shawn,
Thanks for explaining how the water tank helps regulate the temperature...
Take care.
Paul,,
Shawn- I have driven a "sand point" in very similar conditions and it worked amazingly well. It was down about 14 feet and I was able to draw water constantly. I'd fill a holding tank in the cabin with an AC shallow well pump. This was 30 + years ago and solar was not where it is at. You could readily do the same with a low flow dc solar pump. Love to share my experience if you want to drop a line to me. I really enjoy both channels.
Very nice job on the dome and infrastructure work. Just for fun information (from a Mech Engr), you're call but stay at least 4 ft away (or the vertical distance to the frost line in your area) horizontally from any dome exterior wall to the center of your driven point or shallow well or you may risk freeze-up. Solar pumps work pretty well with a vertical lift of < 25 ft. Keep up the great work that you do and inspire each of us.Stay healthy and safe out there.
It's a very good video I am enjoying how a greenhouse works.
The water tank is acting as the solar battery for the greenhouse. Love it.
LOVE THE GREENHOUSE & POND & WELL PLANS.
1. SEEMS TO ME You could dig a trench say a foot below the frost line. The put maybe a foot worth of rigid foam insulation between the dirt under the dome & a foot or so up the side of the dome foundation--and then have the 55* soil year round temp help raise the dome temp to 55* to start with.
2. SEEMS TO ME that would be extra insurance against a long period dark & severe cold.
3. Also, wouldn't it make sense to have a small wood stove in there--just in case?
4. Eager to see the raised beds. Love your videos, personality, family. God's best to you & yours.
I love the addition of the goldfish. At some point you could move up to native fish (such as trout) that can be another source of protein, and their waste can be filtered through the soil to give added nutrients to your plants while refreshing the water. Total symbiotic micro-climate.
The greenhouse is interesting & leaves me with some questions: 1) How long do the the dome coverings/panels last? 2). Is the reason for so much height to allow for building additional planting beds vertically, at a higher level? 3). Can the dome structure sustain the accumulative weight of a long heavy winter snow? You have done so much with your new location
I have a few questions for you.
Are you going use drip irrigation for your raised beds? Drip irrigation is small tubing with holes plants be water from bottom.
Natural Sunlight is best, sheet metal intensify light just like a magnifying glass. Possible sunburn leaves
If your grow using seeds, seedlings need a breeze strengthen stems. No breeze weak stems, wont grow or produce fruit.
Been watching garden videos years, looking for new ideas each year. Some people use heat lamps also burn plant. If I grow indoors use a regular light bulb less wattage, less intensified light.
Also have found going vertical saves space.
Tomatoe cages not built strength with heavy fruit.
Great videos😊
I am excited to see you drive that water pump. Love what you are doing to the place Shawn.
I live offgrid and I closely watch your projects and process. It has given me some great DIY information for my own property. I live in Northern Washington where winter snow and freezing have been a concern for water storage, pumps and pipes, etc.
Thk heavens you finally got someone to help you, i knw ur not a lazy person u love wat u do but as i said before starting over is not an easy thing n ur not getting younger no insult intended but all that energy u put in dat other place to come n leave it all its not an easy thing but thk God u are not a person i see to give up but in order for u to bring this new place to a maximum pleasure to stay n workaround u really need some help pls mr shawn i am not trying to discourage u i am rooting for u like so many other but surely man u need some help. I wish all d best.
Shawn, Good luck with the well. In the other video after the pond was complete, we next saw you heading to the stream with a bucket. I shouted "No way!"😄😄😄. I had visions of you with a long grey beard hauling the last bucket! Oh! Yes! Simmered tomatoes and pan fried whole trout is recommended. Just saying. You are making great headway. Regards Stephen.
Great job Shawn and good permaculture practices in a lovely location.......from Australia 👍
That's Awesome - When I was 15 years old I visited Epcot Center (Orlando, Florida) for the first time. It had only been 6 months since it's grand opening. I remember seeing an exhibit explaining this type of system. Now if I could only find a Delorean to take me back (...in time, 88 MPH).
Just called again to enjoy the fresh air .Keep it going Shawn .
That's looking fantastic. I'm wondering if you plan to add some type of aeration or circulation to the pond.
I can hear you fine, Shawn. Great video. Great stuff. Much thanks to you for sharing. This will be priceless film for future generations. Peace
I am South Korea. This is the night. Thank you again.
한국에 코로나바이러스 어떤지 궁금합니다. 카나다 에서는 많은 장사들은 문을 못열고 어비스 에서 일하는 사람들은 집에서 일을 하고있습니다. 또는 75% 사람들이 백신을 맛지면 다시 장사들이 문을 열수가 있을것같아요. 아스라진이카는 혈전응고 때문에 유럽 그리고 북아메리카 에서 지금은 않습니다. 파이절 하고 머덜나 박신을 시민들에게 주고 있습니다.
He got the best treat of all , he got to go canoeing and fishing with Shawn. Memories last a lot longer than swag
Ingenious! Pumping the water instead of hauling it .
Hi Mr. James ,you just can build anything are you , so great, I love it ,until next week
Use a soaker hose for your plants roots. Save and utilize all your water. What we use in Texas. Spray bottle for leaves.
7 minutes since release, already 950 views. Has to be Shawn James video :-D I love the pond reservoir. Everything bit by bit is coming together, beautifully.
the coffee clutch never fails ... great way to start the day coffee and Cali video's costaring Shawn James lol
that dome is a work of art (and geometry). Love your plans for it and a hand pump will be a great addition to the pond.
I love your thought process on what works best for your property. You are doing a great job of balancing what works best and what needs to be put in place as a posed to what can wait later. Thanks for sharing!
yeah a nice section of black plastic culvert stood on end, it come is a bunch of sizes. Nice concept, it will be sweet in the winter for sure.
This is a really clever way to regulate the temperature in the dome..This should help with your plant coming on no end ..Love n Light 🥰
Well what to say that has not been said before and to fully test out the fresh air Cali decided to take a nap, adjacent to the fresh air intake.
Its good to see the purpose of the Geodesic green house coming to fruition.
I haven't watched for a while Shawn, but have hit the 👍 Reason was it was just heartbreaking for myself to see the work you did and having to start over. Well I'm so glad I started watching again, Amazing what you have achieved so far. This pond is so new and revolutionary, a Great idea actually. Will be tuning in. "Cali" still adorable. Sending my kindest thoughts to you and your beautiful wife and daughter's and "cali" from Australia.
Had to watch before I hit the hay for the night. Can't wait to see how veges etc will grow in the greenhouse.
You are a hard working man, l love watching your videos thank you for sharing
Another beautiful build! 👍👍👍👍😉🇨🇦🐾
Maybe add a few waterplants and some sticklebacks or whatever the Canadian equivalent is? Some small fish that eat mosquito larvae might be very good to have in there!
It looks like you'll be having fresh veggies throughout the year at the new homestead. Have you looked at a low wattage solar powered pump to trickle feed the water tanks from the creek during spring through fall?
You are giving the world hope. Thanks Shawn!
Shawn you making it look like a cabin YEAH it is all YOU & OUR CALI !!! That is like the 18x 15 ft pool in my backyard at one time it was something when it went on out in the yard but I remember how hard it was to maintain it as the yrs went by!!!
Ben's directions seem so clear and concise - Shawn is focused but clearly following. Now - hanging gardens of Babylon please...please? Plus fish poop is good for growing. Nice team work guys!
So cool love that greenhouse is going to be amazing and if you can get a hand pump in there will be extra cool .
Beautiful greenhouse Ben. Shawn tell us how you feel next February when it's -20°C and you're sipping on your coffee and it's +18°C. A piece of Heaven. Enjoy 😊
Now I understand!! Going to school on a Friday morning!!😉
Good luck on your very ambitious plan with the garden . Couple of thing for you to check on: if you hit shallow waterlevel inside there be aware that if you also did it on your outhouse, and it is located on higher ground then there is a potential risk of contamination for you well with fecals. Just , double check.
So different from your last homestead, which is always a good thing. I thought the pond was going to be some sort of hydroponics system lol. Very cool indeed Shawn.
Keep up the great work, it's inspiring and intriguing!! Take care.
Oh man I love the greenhouse!
🙋 Good morning.
This video is completely enjoyable. What a great greenhouse!! Thank you for sharing. 👍👍🙌🙌❤️❤️
That is an excellent idea for thermal storage. That much water should hold a lot of daytime heat
Shawn, with the movement of the water you should be able to build a ramp pump system. It runs on the water movement/pressure no gas or electricity. Put a valve on the tank end and all you should have to do is open the valve to recharge the tank.
Looking pretty Epic Shawn, reminded me of building my pond , Not in a green house though. sure will be awesome to see with all your plants growing, nice to have fresh food for your family through the seasons . all very impressive thanks for showing us
I've built something similar last year. I also had to make a lid made of a frame and aluminum mosquito netting to keep the mosquitoes in. You can't keep them out of there -- it only takes a few to lay eggs, so you've got to prevent them from getting out. Either that or keep fish in there...
Shawn I see you have help with the green house it's looking very nice can't wait to see you when you start the new cabin
You amaze me with your skill and know how and incredible energy.
thank you Mr. shawn James The video you asked I was happy to see it .... I hope you are always healthy sir.
Just popped over from watching the other video, twice 👍
Love the new hot tub. Looks like you can fit the whole family in there !
WHAT an AMAZING greenhouse!!! and what a difference/help it will be to you while building. I do not see how one could improve on this concept. There is one thing though...the 'unique design' may attract a few curious UFO-type craft...LOL! Thanks for sharing...God Bless!
Looks awesome fair play you work so hard . Wait to see it planted