Family wraps a greenhouse around their house - in Sweden (video)

The average temperature in Stockholm in January is -3°C (27°F). For Marie Granmar and Charles Sacilotto it can be much warmer thanks to the greenhouse that blankets their home.

Inuvik Community Greenhouse Gardening in the Arctic - it's possible to garden in zone 0a

From Alberta Urban Garden: "I garden in Zone 3 here in the Capital Region of Alberta. Now most people think that I live and garden on the northern reaches of the possible. Well today we are going to travel 1952 kilometres or 1213 miles just about due north to the community of Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. Inuvik sits on the delta of the Machenzie river right before it flows into the Beauford sea above the arctic circle. Now I know what your thinking this is too far north for gardening right? In fact gardening is well and alive this far north

In 1998 the transformation began of an old arena and through innovative design and recycling it was not long until the community garden was producing its first vegetables. The facility is split between public community gardens and a commercial growing operation to cover the costs of operation. The facility not only boasts soil raised beds but hydroponics as well.

When you think of growing in the Arctic you are drawn to think of the cold as the limiting factor after all our growing zones are defined by how cold it gets in the winter. Inuvik is firmly in the lowest growing Zone 0 A.

This is not a problem in their greenhouse as Inuvik enjoys 56 days of 24 hour sunlight from late June to august effectively super charging their season. They are able to grow a wide variety of crops from leafy greens to watermelons.

The Inuvik Community Greenhouse is a great example of alternate ways we can bring gardening into our lives and a little more food security to our communities. If Inuvik can do it we can all do it!

For more information on the Inuvik Community Greenhouse there is a URL in the description below:

http://www.inuvikgreenhouse.com/1_2_History.html

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of gardening with my parents and brothers. This channel is about low cost organic urban gardening in zone 3. I am by no means an expert gardener however I love to share my experiments and journey garden year round. Please feel free to join the conversation and if you think you might like this channel subscribe. Have a great day!"

http://www.albertaurbangarden.ca/about/

Greenhouses - brief overview (video)

Greenhouses - YouTube http://buff.ly/1ggNAYX

Small greenhouse from Harbor Freight Tools

Here is a small greenhouse from Harbor Freight Tools, 6 x 8 ft for $300. There are some other inexpensive models from Amazon ($500, Palram Mythos http://www.amazon.com/Palram-Mythos-6-Feet-8-Feet-Greenhouse/dp/B004HR1VFA) and Coscto ($700) but they cost more.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-ft-x-8-ft-greenhouse-47712.html

- use 20% off coupon to buy the greenhouse from Harbor Freight Tools (search Google for the coupon) and (http://www.harborfreight.com/20off-coupon912-aff-17547.html)

- shipment of the greenhouse from Harbor Freight Tools costs $97, so it is worthwhile to call if the greenhouse is available at the local sore (http://www.harborfreight.com//storelocator/location/map)

- use tape to waterproof the panels (http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100030120)

- building a wooden frame (anchored with concrete) is recommended

Search Google for improvements to find suggestions.

References:

Video of improvements: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6DpjzaIJ8A and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axxa_QrRrpE -- More here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Nepenthesis/videos

Building and Improving the Harbor Freight 6x8 Greenhouse: http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-and-Improving-the-Harbor-Freight-6x8-Gree/

Videos from GrowingYourGreens:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWaYetgAttw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j916XwC5VPM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Br6QCS5VGA

How to make a small greenhouse out of five pieces of plastic pipe, a plastic painter's drop cloth, some zip ties and a few bricks: DIY Instant Greenhouse For Under $20 - YouTube http://bit.ly/19m4jHf

Solar, unheated and portable walk-in greenhouse for winter vegetable gardening

This portable greenhouse is available from Home Depot for $89 and has excellent reviews (it costs $200 from the manufacturer's website, ShelterLogic 6 ft. x 5 ft. Polyethylene Organic Growers Greenhouse). The store showroom unit had concrete blocks at the base ($1.49 each) to prevent from being blown away with strong winds. A indoor-approved heater may be needed during the winter (mostly at night).



The greenhouse features a mesh fabric cover, steel frame, fasteners and 4 earth anchors. Adjustable vents on all sides permit ventilation. There are a zippered screens and side panels with screens to keep bugs out.

The polyethylene fabric cover is designed to disperse sunlight for optimal plant growth.





Features of the greenhouse:

- 238 cu. ft. storage capacity
- 1-piece cover slips over frame
- 3/8 in. steel frame
- Adjustable vents deliver ventilation on all sides
- Half-moon zippered screens and rollup side panels with full-length screens keep bugs out
- Blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays
- Treated inside and outside with fade blockers, anti-aging, anti-yellowing and anti-microbial agents
- Includes 5 ft. x 6 ft. x 6 ft. 6 in. frame, 1-piece fitted cover, bungee fasteners and four 15 in. ShelterAuger earth anchors
- Complete hardware kit and step-by-step instructions (a PDF manual is available from the manufacturer website)

MFG Brand Name : ShelterLogic, MFG Model # : 70635, MFG Part # : 70635

A slightly bigger, and much more expensive, version is also available from Home Depot and Amazon: GrowIt Organic Growers 6 ft. x 8 ft. x 6 ft. 6 in. Peak-Style Greenhouse-70615.0 at The Home Depot - http://goo.gl/mDwMT

How to make a small greenhouse out of five pieces of plastic pipe, a plastic painter's drop cloth, some zip ties and a few bricks: DIY Instant Greenhouse For Under $20 - YouTube http://bit.ly/19m4jHf



Successful Gardener - Solar Greenhouse - YouTube - http://goo.gl/4TAEJ:



Cool-season Crops - WSU - Organic Farm http://goo.gl/cU1pI

Hardy
Asparagus
Broad Bean
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Chive
Collards
Garlic
Asparagus
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Mustard
Onion
Parsley
Pea
Radish
Rhubarb
Spinach
Turnip
Parsnip
Potato
Salsify

Half-hardy
Beet
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Chicory
Chinese cabbage
Globe artichoke
Endive
Lettuce

References:

6 ft. x 5 ft. Polyethylene Organic Growers Greenhouse-70635 at The Home Depot
GrowIt Organic Growers 6 ft. x 8 ft. x 6 ft. 6 in. Peak-Style Greenhouse-70615.0 at The Home Depot - http://goo.gl/mDwMT
ShelterLogic Grow-It Greenhouses (manuals can be downloaded from the website) http://goo.gl/2V0Iz
How to build My 50 Dollar Greenhouse » The Door Garden http://goo.gl/H14V
6 Months In the Greenhouse » The Door Garden http://goo.gl/oeIaa
Vegetables: growing in your greenhouse / Royal Horticultural Society http://goo.gl/qDaqU
Living Off the Land in Maine, Even in Winter - NYTimes http://goo.gl/OKqpS
Growing in a Small-Scale Greenhouse - Urban Farm magazine http://goo.gl/ZdT9D
Vegetables in Winter http://goo.gl/RLIqC
Why purchase a Green House? Growing Food in a Greenhouse - YouTube http://bit.ly/UBowaG
Harbor Freight Tool Visit and 6x8 and 10x12 Greenhouse Updates - YouTube http://bit.ly/UBozmT

Here are some options for heaters: