Course Overview:

• Overview

Introduction

• Benefits of greenhouses
• Overview of the greenhouse we'll construct

Tools and Materials (15 minutes)

• Introduction to tools: pipe bender, fence post pound, saw, etc.
• Choosing the right galvanized steel pipe
• Picking out the best 6 mm clear greenhouse covering
• Optional materials: side panels, framing materials, greenhouse flooring

Foundation and Framework (1 hour)

• Pounding 1 5/8” galvanized steel pipe into the ground
• Bending 21 foot long 1 3/8” galvanized steel pipe with a pipe bender
• Joining and fixing pipes
• Safety measures and tips

Covering Your Greenhouse (45 minutes)

• Properly measuring and cutting the 6 mm clear greenhouse covering
• Attaching and securing the cover to the frame
• Tips to ensure durability and longevity

Incorporating Ventilation (30 minutes)

• Benefits of side panel ventilation
• Installation methods
• Determining optimal ventilation levels

Back and Front Framing (30 minutes)

• Framing in the back using 2”x4” for screen support
• Framing the front and installing a door
• Safety precautions during framing

Installing Fans and Heaters (20 minutes)

• Assessing the need for fans and/or heaters
• Framing areas above the door and the back for installations
• Safe installation practices

Finishing Touches: Greenhouse Flooring (20 minutes)

• The importance of the right flooring material in a greenhouse
• Laying down greenhouse flooring material on the dirt, grass, cement, or gravel floor
• Benefits and care instructions

Maintenance and Care (20 minutes)

• Regular checks and replacement schedules
• Cleaning and maintaining your greenhouse for optimal growth
• Troubleshooting common issues

Conclusion and Q&A (15 minutes)

• Recap of the course
• Answering questions from participants
• Additional resources and references