Hey Mr Handyman, that greenhouse is sooo way cool. Truly a labor of love. Something like that here in S AL would turn out to be a nice enclosed swimming pool lol.
+Scratch Made Homestead Thanks Danny and Les! Yes, it would certainly be a pool in most areas... BUT, if that happened, then I'd finally get a pond that I could stock with fish! So I'd totally be okay with it! :D Joe
I have only seen this kind of set up twice in my life time. During the construction of the Hoover Dam and massive governmental bunkers. I can say with total confidence that this is the first Greenhouse Bunker I know of. Kudos.
Hey Brother, my 28-year-old daughter is going to Hawaii for her birthday, but last week she flew in to do a DWD (Date With Daddy) before her trip. Watching your Pretty Little Philly do the intro on your lap brought me to tears. Keep her close, continue to teach her how a real man is supposed to treat her. Tell her she is beautiful every day and ask her this question after reading her bedtime story; "Did anyone tell you they love you today, because you deserve to be loved." I read bedtime stories and sang lullabies to my sons as well. Pro tip: Your wife may tease your out-of-tune singing, but to your children, your voice is the best sound in the world. Mornings began with my extended version of the "Sesame Street" song I would start humming on the edge of my bed and integrate two knocks on the hallway wall between stanzas. Then one day the most amazing thing happened, my crew, curled up covering their heads with blankets, and pretended to be asleep to ensure I finished the whole song. Then hugs and kisses all around. Let them see you cry, it will help your boys become stronger, nurturing men like yourself. last month an amazing thing happened, on their group text, I sent out the clarion call; "Did anyone tell you they love you today?" The two married men responded before the two single ladies.
+DW Marschall Thanks DW! It really is a cool system... and if you aren't in rock, a super quick system to use as well! The guys are Sutter were extremely helpful with all of my questions too! Joe
Glad you liked it Jim! And thanks for the kind words for my little princess... she's got my around her finger for sure:) ... I'll be posting another video, maybe tomorrow, that has her in it... as well as the subject of the video... in a round about way:) Joe
+homesteadonomics Great all good I saw your facebook about the fire pit vid so have posted a link to your original on the grown man stuff youtube channel
+RetroWeld thanks Douglas! It was not easy... but I'm glad it's progressing! btw... hope your trip was awesome! I'm guessing a few pints were tasted at a local pub:) Joe
+JRC Homestead Texas Thanks Donna! I saw you guys are tractor shopping... you ought to just come over to the Tucson area and shop and then you can see the greenhouse in person;) Joe
+Joan Smith Thanks Joan! I can't wait to start growing in it and stop building...lol! Should probably start growing stuff once the summer starts winding down:) Joe
+jmklamm Thanks JMK! Should be at least one or two more parts and then the videos will be focused on whats 'growing on' in it (lol...John Kohler reference:) Joe
Yeah, it'll be a perfect place for seed-starting in February! Unlike, John, who buys all his plant starts from a nursery. You have the perfect setup for protected seedlings. Do you watch +Praxxus55712 channel? Great seed-starting advice there. Next big purchase: soil cube maker!
I love the way you take time to cover not only the build updates, but your thoughts on things as well. There comes a time when projects like this, by craftsman like you, get close to being completed...... and a certain sadness sets in. Or, am I just addicted, and don't want it to end.....
Thanks RT, I really appreciate that. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm clear in what I'm talking about because my mind tends to jump around a bit... but as for the Greenhouse project, don't worry there will be plenty more to come for sure! I plan to do all sorts of videos in the actual use of it and little modifications and such.. so there should be more for several more months I'm guessing:) Joe
+Charl Joubert Thanks so much Charl! I can't wait either! I'm really looking forward to growing in this thing most of the year (except for the next two months of Arizona temps...LOL) Joe
Fantastic stuff! it’s awesome that you are doing your thing and sharing it with the world. This is knowledge that is really hard to gain if you don’t grow up in a rural regions or working construction. I also enjoy the real time aspect of this. hindsight is 20/20. in your videos you show the actual process of planing prototyping and adjusting that all real projects have.
Very nice end result! Appreciate the showing of how much effort you went to, to get it this far. (Great father-in-law and neighbor, too) Loved the "intro" assist by your cute little assistant!!!! :) Awesome job!
you could use the center support post,as a tool hanger,like you could put small question mark thingies and you could hang for example these small shovels for gardening,scissors and all your gardening stuff.I really like all of your projects,there awesome!!
Thanks so much Teo! Yes, I'm hoping to put the support to good use with shelving or some sort of other thing... the little hooks sound like great idea, might have to try to incorporate them :) ... and thanks for the kind words and checking out the vids Teo! I always enjoy reading your comments:) Joe
+weetreebonsai Thanks WTB! Yes, I hoping the QA will answer many of the more common questions that I get regarding it. I'm also hoping to have some good data soon regarding the temperatures with and without ventillation... kinda seeing the difference:) joe
"Almost rock..." Yeah. Gotta love that caliche. Makes you appreciate the guys who use jackhammers for a living, huh? That Sutter system is sweet; it looks great with the timbers and reclaimed wood. Nice to know there are options like that out there. The center column would be a great place for a strawberry tower or something... if you got hungry in your bomb-proof dog house. My hat is off to you; good work.
Thanks so much Michael! It's been a fun... but tiring project..lol! Yes, the sutter wall was really cool and I think it'd be a breeze to install in most other places! I've used a jackhammer a few times during my life and everytime I appreciate the guys who use them regularly... those are some tough guys!!! Thanks for watching! joe
Thanks for checking them out Anthony... You'll probably have a better overall look at it over the folks who saw one video then had to wait a month to see the next one...lol Joe
Some of the happiest memories I have with my grandson (who is now 20) was camping in the back garden (yard) overnight. He thought it a great adventure. Take a good inflatable mattress for adult bones as children seem to be able to sleep anywhere while us adults need a little help !!. You will have an awesome camping trip with your daughter.
+JM haha... yes, it was not the most fun part of this process for sure!!! I'm glad you are liking the project... still got some things to do ... but it's getting close to finished... then I can concentrate on growing things in there:) Blessing to you and your family as well! Joe
Thank you. :) I'm not really mechanically inclined, thankfully my husband is! Your teaching style allows me to understand the how and why of each of your projects with losing me! So grateful for that.
This might be the best project that I have seen you make Joe. It even rivals your tree swing for your daughter. BTW, she is a cutie. Cedar might be a good wood for the shelving.
+Ted Alexander Thanks so much Ted! It's been a much bigger project than I originally anticipated... but I'm glad it's getting close to being finished! And I can't wait until I just have to worry about growing things:) And yes, I think the cedar boards will make really good shelving. I love using the cedar fence boards as they are really cheap too! Joe
That's quite the project. I like the build quality. I tend to spend a lot of time and money on my projects as well. It's worth it if you get 10 to 20 years out of it. Your structure will probably last much longer than that. Great work!
+High Desert Garden (Phillip) Thanks Phillip! Yes, it has been a bigger project than I originally planned on, but it's been so fun to figure out and create it... ..but, now I can't wait to get some stuff growing in there this fall! :) Joe
Thanks Phanter! It's been a super fun project... a tad bit taxing...lol... but overall fun and enjoyable... now I can't wait to start growing in it:) Joe
This series pulled me to subscribe, very well done. I expect that it will outlive us all in terms of placement, geography and the structure build. I am betting you will eventually extend it in the future, so all the work in this building is like a keystone to that end. Now to go digging into the rest of your work.
Thanks STWT! Much appreciated! I've got plans for another sister structure... kind of a smaller, moveable, cold frame style... but with tracks! ... but I gotta get this one done first...lol Joe
It looks beautiful. The wood along the steps and the inside walls are so simple and cool looking, though I know it wasn't simple to put in. I love it!! Perhaps it could be used as a guest suite when I come visit instead of a dog house. :)
Thanks Dave! You are too kind.. but if I was a bit smarter I wouldn't have to work so hard...lol.. I like trying all sorts of things.. but unfortunately I try them my way and that often isn't the easiest way;)
good job buddy well done and don't worry about the airfoil question because to make an airfoil air needs to be passing both above and below the "wing" no air below the wing in your greenhouse
+Kerby Heath Thanks Kerby! That's what I hope, that it inspires ideas! Not necessarily what should be done but rather ideas that one could incorporate into there own greenhouse project:) Joe
Those retaining walls are awesome! Great work brother! And your neighbor is a good man. Q and A = must Q - 1. Is this going to be big enough for your needs? I hope it is for the love you poured into it. Take care
Thanks Zates! Yes, I was lucky to score the saved up lumber for sure! Still need to take him some beer as a thank you:) As for the QA... yes, that'll be in there! but, quickly... depending on how much I grow in it, and what, I'm guessing that it may not be as big as I might need, but i do have some ideas for a sliding/moving cold frame (much smaller scale)... of course that's not on the list just yet;) as for the QA... it'll probably be after the next couple of parts... hopefully it won't go too much past part 5;) Joe
I also inherited a pit greenhouse, circular, 20 ft. Across, a center post that holds the supports for 6 mil plastic. Concrete walls are about 6 ft. High. My creative mind hasn't been able to use it to its best potential. I hope to see more of your videos as you use it. Great work so far. John rabeler
Thanks KennaPop! I just finished a wind diverter that will be in part 5! Need to install a solar fan and a couple more things and then I'll start putting part 5 together:) Joe
Thank you for the great education on the "right way" to build a retaining wall. I need to hire a team to build one and it sure helps to know if they are discussing something weaker than what is needed before signing any contract.
haha... well, I'm no expert for sure so I can't say this is the 'right' way by any means;) ... but it worked out pretty well in the end and I'm happy with it! I hope your project goes well, I'm guessing your in Australia? If so, I believe it is much more common for you guys to use 'H' post systems... which is really cool! I've seen a few videos on this type of system being used for walls in Australia:) Joe
Thats and awesome job Joe.Ive got mine framed up fixing to begin the installation of the Poly carbonite panels.Now is when the real fun begins trying to video this process and make it look professional.Hope mine turns out as nice as yours good luck with yours.
Thanks so much! I'll be looking forward to checking out your greenhouse as well! The polycarbonate is some pretty tough stuff... I actually bent some completely in half and it popped back with out leaving any bend marks at all! Thanks for watching:) Joe
+Permaculture Homestead Thanks Tory! This project has taken on a life of its own...lol... I'm loving it and tired of it at the same time...lol! But I hope more than anything it inspires ideas in folks for there own versions:) Joe
+C. D. M. haha... thanks CDM... this project has really taken on a life of its own but I'm happy it's nearing completion. then I can just worry about videos of me growing things, instead of digging and hammering, and drilling, and dust, et,c.... lol! Joe
Hey, since I am learning so much from your project I have something small to teach you as well :) QA = Quality Assurance. Q&A = Questions and answers. Thank you for all the work you put in for both explanations, quality videos and actually building the stuff yourself.
Wow, great job. Those pneumatic Rock Drills are no joke... I have used them and rivit busters on ocasion. I couldn't imagine using them horizontally like you did.... That's some tuff stuff. Good on ya fella, looks great.
Thanks so much Eric! Much appreciated and I hope I continue to put out some interesting stuff. Got some more gardening/homesteading stuff coming up and then I'm going to get started on some other random interests (camping, odd projects, little about where I live, etc,.) Joe
The work is beautifully done. When considering the amount of resources invested the resulting greenhouse is very modest in size and functionality. It's a beautiful waste of time and money. More a work of art than a practical structure.
Thanks for the awesome videos. I found your channel while researching chickens and then got hooked on this greenhouse project. Now I want to build one too, but it's on the bottom of my list for now - gotta get the chicken coop done first.
Thanks Corey! That means a lot and I'm glad you are liking the videos. I'm no pro, but try to get better with each one:) I'm excited you're working on a coop! It's one of the most rewarding projects that you can do. Not a small project, but still manageable. And it gives you so many opportunities to try all sorts of things like doors, roofing, siding, general construction, design, etc,... and the chickens are just a bonus! Such fun little critters! The greenhouse should definitely stay at the bottom until the coop is operational...lol Believe me, this has been a fun project... but long as well... really long! haha Joe
haha... I love it! I could call it the 'sauna' and charge extra for the cleansing powers..lol! But seriously, I've actually thought about sleeping a night in there as it is really comfortable in there at night!
I installed a wet wall in mine to keep the temperature cooler, basically a gabion wall filled with charcoal with a water pump and collection underneath to circulate, then fans on the opposite side to pull air through the wet wall. Great cooling effect.
+Charl Joubert holy smokes! That's an AWESOME idea Charl! Kinda like a gabion style swamp cooler of sorts I'm guessing... I might have to borrow that idea:)
Thanks BWtv! But you're being too kind... I don't really have much expertise in anything really... just like to try lots of things out and eventually I learn a little about each thing. You'll be there in no time! thanks for watching:) Joe
Your daughter is a little cutie! I found your series as youtube was randomly playing various videos....looked around I decided to sub your channel. Nice job on that Greenhouse.
Thanks so much DJ! I think so for sure.. she's my little angel:) And I appreciate you checking out some of my vids... I hope I've got some more that will be of interest to youl:) Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions:) joe
Thanks Greg! It has been a lot of work so far... some of it necessary and some not... but it's been fun and I hope that it inspires ideas more than anything:) Joe
Thanks David! yes, this project has become something more than I originally planned but so far it has been fun and I hope to be growing in it this fall:) Joe
Hello Jay. I have watched all 5 of your Sunken Greenhouse Videos with mounting respect.Well done. Here in Victoria Australia summer is the real problem and winter can be a pest too.However I am building a greenhouse as well. You can be sure thatI will borrow(steal) some of your ideas. Kind regards David el Drako
Thanks David! Steal all you want:) That's why I put it out here... to give others ideas on their own projects :D If you are interested I have part6 up now and will have part 7 up in a week or two. Thanks for checking it out! And very cool to hear from Australia... definitely one of the countries I'd love to visit!! Joe
I am all about over engineering, but if you have to drill into the wall to install anchors, what are the chances that the walls would ever be subject to collapse in the first place? it looks like the ground the greenhouse is sitting on is plenty stable to hold the entire structure without any retaining wall or reinforcement. Looking at your project, I am wondering why you didn't excavate a hole a little bigger than your greenhouse, build a block foundation all the way around and then build the greenhouse on top of the block? Rebar and concrete inside of the block would have been more than enough to provide a stable wall to build on. You went to the trouble to put the greenhouse under ground, but only dug out a walkway through the middle?
+Robert Morrison Yep, it's not the best way to do things. I've kinda been figuring as I go...lol:) And yes, the retaining wall probably wasn't absolutely crucial, as this rock is pretty darn stable. But it's something that I wanted to try, to make for a little nicer inside. In reality, I hope it inspires ideas for folks on their own projects versus a 'how to' or 'the way it should be done' kinda thing. It could certainly be more efficient, deeper, cheaper, etc,...lol. But it's an experiment in my mind still;) And to your question of depth... that is actually something I purposely didn't do, was to make it more than 4ft deep. If it was, I'd invite all sorts of engineering/permit things from the 'department of whatever"...lol. Anyways, I know its not perfect but overall it's been a fun project and hopefully it'll provide a little payback in the winter:) Thanks for watching Robert:) Joe
+jumpleadsx2 Yep, it's more things that I wanted to try versus what actually is needed. I could've made do without stairs or even the retaining wall. But it's part of my experimental process and I hope it inspires ideas in others more than anything:) thanks for watching! Joe
@@homesteadonomics buddy i was thinking the same as guys above, but i was also thinking about the amount of things I've done which weren't needed ha. Takes a man to admit it and accept the time wasted, but if you enjoyed it and the outcome is as amazing as it is 'who cares'. HI from the uk.
As much as I admire the thoroughness and quality of work in your projects, I can't help but feel that those retaining walls for this greenhouse are WAY overkill (almost discouraging). I could and would have done retaining walls with CMU block far easier than this anchor system! After all, it is a greenhouse, not a freeway overpass.
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Hey Mr Handyman, that greenhouse is sooo way cool. Truly a labor of love. Something like that here in S AL would turn out to be a nice enclosed swimming pool lol.
+Scratch Made Homestead Thanks Danny and Les! Yes, it would certainly be a pool in most areas... BUT, if that happened, then I'd finally get a pond that I could stock with fish! So I'd totally be okay with it! :D
Joe
Most over-engineered greenhouse I have ever seen...and the coolest!
xD
I have only seen this kind of set up twice in my life time. During the construction of the Hoover Dam and massive governmental bunkers. I can say with total confidence that this is the first Greenhouse Bunker I know of. Kudos.
You take quality to a whole new level. If you were a contractor, you'd never be out if work.
yes he would the way people are he would get screwed
Hey Brother, my 28-year-old daughter is going to Hawaii for her birthday, but last week she flew in to do a DWD (Date With Daddy) before her trip. Watching your Pretty Little Philly do the intro on your lap brought me to tears. Keep her close, continue to teach her how a real man is supposed to treat her. Tell her she is beautiful every day and ask her this question after reading her bedtime story; "Did anyone tell you they love you today, because you deserve to be loved." I read bedtime stories and sang lullabies to my sons as well.
Pro tip: Your wife may tease your out-of-tune singing, but to your children, your voice is the best sound in the world.
Mornings began with my extended version of the "Sesame Street" song I would start humming on the edge of my bed and integrate two knocks on the hallway wall between stanzas. Then one day the most amazing thing happened, my crew, curled up covering their heads with blankets, and pretended to be asleep to ensure I finished the whole song. Then hugs and kisses all around.
Let them see you cry, it will help your boys become stronger, nurturing men like yourself.
last month an amazing thing happened, on their group text, I sent out the clarion call; "Did anyone tell you they love you today?" The two married men responded before the two single ladies.
This is great... very educational, thanks for the tips and showing how you handle your problems.
Solid build. REALLY solid. Love that retaining wall system.
+DW Marschall Thanks DW! It really is a cool system... and if you aren't in rock, a super quick system to use as well! The guys are Sutter were extremely helpful with all of my questions too!
Joe
Man the greenhouse is great. I know you will be glad when it gets filled with food. God bless buddy
+cokeman250 Yes indeed! I've spent waaay to much time on it already. I'm looking forward to reaping some of the benefits this fall and winter!
Joe
Looking great coming along. It still look really compacts of a space. Great to neighbors who give you stuffed.
Thanks YFZ! It is not the biggest space, but i think it's going to do well for my growing purposes... hopefully;) Thanks for watching!
joe
its inspiring for my wife and i to see you work on these projects as we're working towards a homestead lifestyle. thanks for all you do!
Thanks Jeremy! I very much appreciate that! I've gotten inspiration from many other folks and glad that some of my projects might help too:)
Joe
Great series! Thanks for taking the time to make and share. Your sure not afraid of hard work! Your daughter is gorgeous.
Glad you liked it Jim! And thanks for the kind words for my little princess... she's got my around her finger for sure:)
... I'll be posting another video, maybe tomorrow, that has her in it... as well as the subject of the video... in a round about way:)
Joe
Great job - Hen House - Bird House - Bee House and Green House
"that was perfect" great job. Thanks for sharing, Joe.
+andy pmg hahaha... I didn't realize the consistency I was having...lol!
Joe
+homesteadonomics Great all good I saw your facebook about the fire pit vid so have posted a link to your original on the grown man stuff youtube channel
Very cool system. You were working hard! Nice job.
+RetroWeld thanks Douglas! It was not easy... but I'm glad it's progressing! btw... hope your trip was awesome! I'm guessing a few pints were tasted at a local pub:)
Joe
Thanks Joe - I'm enjoying this series. It is giving some ideas for our greenhouse which is still a couple of years down the road.
+JRC Homestead Texas Thanks Donna! I saw you guys are tractor shopping... you ought to just come over to the Tucson area and shop and then you can see the greenhouse in person;)
Joe
+homesteadonomics we might just do that one day - I'd love to see your projects. thanks.
Wow - looks like it will be there 100 years or more. Can't wait to see plants in there!
+Joan Smith Thanks Joan! I can't wait to start growing in it and stop building...lol! Should probably start growing stuff once the summer starts winding down:)
Joe
Love the series. Keep it coming- I'm excited to see some plants growing in there!
+jmklamm Thanks JMK! Should be at least one or two more parts and then the videos will be focused on whats 'growing on' in it (lol...John Kohler reference:)
Joe
Yeah, it'll be a perfect place for seed-starting in February!
Unlike, John, who buys all his plant starts from a nursery. You have the perfect setup for protected seedlings. Do you watch +Praxxus55712 channel? Great seed-starting advice there.
Next big purchase: soil cube maker!
I love the way you take time to cover not only the build updates, but your thoughts on things as well.
There comes a time when projects like this, by craftsman like you, get close to being completed...... and a certain sadness sets in. Or, am I just addicted, and don't want it to end.....
Thanks RT, I really appreciate that. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm clear in what I'm talking about because my mind tends to jump around a bit... but as for the Greenhouse project, don't worry there will be plenty more to come for sure! I plan to do all sorts of videos in the actual use of it and little modifications and such.. so there should be more for several more months I'm guessing:)
Joe
Wow very very cool looking. You did a great job! Goodness!
Love seeing this project coming together. Great work. :)
It's come along quite a bit !!! Can't wait to see it all finished !
Thanks TCU! Me too... it's getting close though!
Joe
Looks great, thanks for taking your time to make this video.
Job Well Done Joe !! Looking great, cannot wait to see it full of seedlings and plants enjoying the hard work you have put into it.
+Charl Joubert Thanks so much Charl! I can't wait either! I'm really looking forward to growing in this thing most of the year (except for the next two months of Arizona temps...LOL)
Joe
Fantastic stuff! it’s awesome that you are doing your thing and sharing it with the world. This is knowledge that is really hard to gain if you don’t grow up in a rural regions or working construction. I also enjoy the real time aspect of this. hindsight is 20/20. in your videos you show the actual process of planing prototyping and adjusting that all real projects have.
Very nice end result! Appreciate the showing of how much effort you went to, to get it this far. (Great father-in-law and neighbor, too) Loved the "intro" assist by your cute little assistant!!!! :) Awesome job!
+MM X3 haha... I'm not sure you haven't just been watching to intro over and over and over...lol!
you could use the center support post,as a tool hanger,like you could put small question mark thingies and you could hang for example these small shovels for gardening,scissors and all your gardening stuff.I really like all of your projects,there awesome!!
Thanks so much Teo! Yes, I'm hoping to put the support to good use with shelving or some sort of other thing... the little hooks sound like great idea, might have to try to incorporate them :) ... and thanks for the kind words and checking out the vids Teo! I always enjoy reading your comments:)
Joe
Looks awesome and looking forward to all the Q's that will be coming up!
+weetreebonsai Thanks WTB! Yes, I hoping the QA will answer many of the more common questions that I get regarding it. I'm also hoping to have some good data soon regarding the temperatures with and without ventillation... kinda seeing the difference:)
joe
"Almost rock..." Yeah. Gotta love that caliche. Makes you appreciate the guys who use jackhammers for a living, huh?
That Sutter system is sweet; it looks great with the timbers and reclaimed wood. Nice to know there are options like that out there.
The center column would be a great place for a strawberry tower or something... if you got hungry in your bomb-proof dog house.
My hat is off to you; good work.
Thanks so much Michael! It's been a fun... but tiring project..lol! Yes, the sutter wall was really cool and I think it'd be a breeze to install in most other places! I've used a jackhammer a few times during my life and everytime I appreciate the guys who use them regularly... those are some tough guys!!!
Thanks for watching!
joe
Those walls came out beautifully! I want to do this!
+handrew311 Thanks Handrew!
joe
This is awesome. Man those retaining walls are a beast. they look great though.
Thanks Asger! I lvoe the way they tuned out and if I hadn't had so much rock, I'm convince they'd be far the quickest and easiest system to use:)
Joe
Great job, great attitude, your a nice guy hope all goes well peace brother ...
Thanks for checking them out Anthony... You'll probably have a better overall look at it over the folks who saw one video then had to wait a month to see the next one...lol
Joe
Joe, the greenhouse looks fantastic and I can see you in there now with a little 'helper' who wants to give daddy a hand. Best Wishes from the UK.
hahaha... yes, she already wants to play in it! I'm thinking maybe a Daddy daughter camping trip in the greenhouse:)
Joe
Some of the happiest memories I have with my grandson (who is now 20) was camping in the back garden (yard) overnight. He thought it a great adventure. Take a good inflatable mattress for adult bones as children seem to be able to sleep anywhere while us adults need a little help !!. You will have an awesome camping trip with your daughter.
Looks great Joe! That hammering looked brutal, do not envy you for that. The greenhouse is beautiful. Blessings and thank you for sharing!
+JM haha... yes, it was not the most fun part of this process for sure!!! I'm glad you are liking the project... still got some things to do ... but it's getting close to finished... then I can concentrate on growing things in there:) Blessing to you and your family as well!
Joe
Thank you. :) I'm not really mechanically inclined, thankfully my husband is! Your teaching style allows me to understand the how and why of each of your projects with losing me! So grateful for that.
Looks awesome. Now I want one.
thanks KK!
Wow, awesome! It's coming together, and your "crew" chicks are very cute.
Awesome. I've no words.
Incredible work!!!
You built a very nice compact underground greenhouse, thanks!
This might be the best project that I have seen you make Joe. It even rivals your tree swing for your daughter. BTW, she is a cutie. Cedar might be a good wood for the shelving.
+Ted Alexander Thanks so much Ted! It's been a much bigger project than I originally anticipated... but I'm glad it's getting close to being finished! And I can't wait until I just have to worry about growing things:) And yes, I think the cedar boards will make really good shelving. I love using the cedar fence boards as they are really cheap too!
Joe
Man that turned out nice! I look forward to seeing it with plants in it. Very inspiring!
Thanks so much Ron! I can't wait to get some plants growing in it as well! ... should be this fall:)
joe
Awesome job, you do quality work
That is one structure that is not going anywhere Good job mate
That's quite the project. I like the build quality. I tend to spend a lot of time and money on my projects as well. It's worth it if you get 10 to 20 years out of it. Your structure will probably last much longer than that. Great work!
+High Desert Garden (Phillip) Thanks Phillip! Yes, it has been a bigger project than I originally planned on, but it's been so fun to figure out and create it... ..but, now I can't wait to get some stuff growing in there this fall! :)
Joe
Great greenhouse and an amazing retaining wall! Thanks for the inspiration. Best wishes to you and your family as you continue the adventure.
you're a busy bloke, keep up the great work.
really well done.
+Wayne Van Son Thanks Wayne! I really appreciate it!
joe
have loved following this project. Nice to see some of your inspiration.
Wow, you make it look and sound so easy! Great videos.
Thanks Phanter! It's been a super fun project... a tad bit taxing...lol... but overall fun and enjoyable... now I can't wait to start growing in it:)
Joe
This series pulled me to subscribe, very well done. I expect that it will outlive us all in terms of placement, geography and the structure build. I am betting you will eventually extend it in the future, so all the work in this building is like a keystone to that end. Now to go digging into the rest of your work.
Thanks STWT! Much appreciated! I've got plans for another sister structure... kind of a smaller, moveable, cold frame style... but with tracks! ... but I gotta get this one done first...lol
Joe
It looks beautiful. The wood along the steps and the inside walls are so simple and cool looking, though I know it wasn't simple to put in. I love it!! Perhaps it could be used as a guest suite when I come visit instead of a dog house. :)
+Blackberry Hideout yes... it's time for cocktails and converstions..greenhouse style!
Those h bars look great when finished. I like this system. Great video
what a persistence man. thank you sharing your experiences bravely with us...BUT
set a thief to catch a thief...
Awesome video's, appreciate all the information and time you put into them.
Wow....I think you must be the hardest working guy on TH-cam....Seriously!!
Thanks Dave! You are too kind.. but if I was a bit smarter I wouldn't have to work so hard...lol.. I like trying all sorts of things.. but unfortunately I try them my way and that often isn't the easiest way;)
good job buddy well done and don't worry about the airfoil question because to make an airfoil air needs to be passing both above and below the "wing" no air below the wing in your greenhouse
Definitely helpful! Definitely inspiring me to do a little greenhouse! 👍
+Kerby Heath Thanks Kerby! That's what I hope, that it inspires ideas! Not necessarily what should be done but rather ideas that one could incorporate into there own greenhouse project:)
Joe
that's turning out well! cant wait to see everything growing in it. and that little girl of yours is cute!
Thanks so much Scott! I can't wait to be doing updates in the winter with green veggies all around! :)
Absolutely awesome!! Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us :)
Thanks so much Kevin!
JOe
Those retaining walls are awesome! Great work brother! And your neighbor is a good man. Q and A = must
Q - 1. Is this going to be big enough for your needs? I hope it is for the love you poured into it. Take care
Thanks Zates! Yes, I was lucky to score the saved up lumber for sure! Still need to take him some beer as a thank you:)
As for the QA... yes, that'll be in there! but, quickly... depending on how much I grow in it, and what, I'm guessing that it may not be as big as I might need, but i do have some ideas for a sliding/moving cold frame (much smaller scale)... of course that's not on the list just yet;)
as for the QA... it'll probably be after the next couple of parts... hopefully it won't go too much past part 5;)
Joe
your amazing!!! great job thanks for sharing
I also inherited a pit greenhouse, circular, 20 ft. Across, a center post that holds the supports for 6 mil plastic. Concrete walls are about 6 ft. High. My creative mind hasn't been able to use it to its best potential. I hope to see more of your videos as you use it. Great work so far. John rabeler
This is friggin' awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share this! Beautiful work!
Thanks Jeff! Part 5 should be up in a couple weeks(or 3...lol) ...stay tuned:)
Joe
respect mate. looks really good
Great work, an inspiration.
Thanks KennaPop! I just finished a wind diverter that will be in part 5! Need to install a solar fan and a couple more things and then I'll start putting part 5 together:)
Joe
Thank you for the great education on the "right way" to build a retaining wall. I need to hire a team to build one and it sure helps to know if they are discussing something weaker than what is needed before signing any contract.
haha... well, I'm no expert for sure so I can't say this is the 'right' way by any means;) ... but it worked out pretty well in the end and I'm happy with it! I hope your project goes well, I'm guessing your in Australia? If so, I believe it is much more common for you guys to use 'H' post systems... which is really cool! I've seen a few videos on this type of system being used for walls in Australia:)
Joe
Awesome job. Great ideas!
Thanks mhendu!
Joe
Thats and awesome job Joe.Ive got mine framed up fixing to begin the installation of the Poly carbonite panels.Now is when the real fun begins trying to video this process and make it look professional.Hope mine turns out as nice as yours good luck with yours.
Thanks so much! I'll be looking forward to checking out your greenhouse as well! The polycarbonate is some pretty tough stuff... I actually bent some completely in half and it popped back with out leaving any bend marks at all!
Thanks for watching:)
Joe
Looks good joe. I like this project!
+Ian “MossMake” Moss Thanks so much Ian! It's been a way bigger project than I originally anticipated, but hopefully it inspires ideas for folks!
joe
Thank you for the idea with the retaining walls, great video :)
Wow That looks great Nice work!
Thanks so much Talon!
Joe
great job those stairs turned out great..tfs
Thanks Mark:)
Joe
thank you for sharing this project
Glad you liked it! More parts to come!
Joe
dang joe, really nice, im starting to 'get it' as you make these finishing touches. thx for the share.
+Permaculture Homestead Thanks Tory! This project has taken on a life of its own...lol... I'm loving it and tired of it at the same time...lol! But I hope more than anything it inspires ideas in folks for there own versions:)
Joe
WOW! Beautiful!!!
Thanks so much!
Joe
Little breeze LOL I guess you don't want the tourism board after you!
Great looking green house
+C. D. M. haha... thanks CDM... this project has really taken on a life of its own but I'm happy it's nearing completion. then I can just worry about videos of me growing things, instead of digging and hammering, and drilling, and dust, et,c.... lol!
Joe
Hey, since I am learning so much from your project I have something small to teach you as well :) QA = Quality Assurance. Q&A = Questions and answers. Thank you for all the work you put in for both explanations, quality videos and actually building the stuff yourself.
Wow looks great !!
Spectacular!!!!!!
top job, that retaining wall looks great, I hate those jack hammer's, used them them a lot, trying to open your hands after a day on those is sore.
Thanks Mackey! Yes, those jackhammers destroyed my grip, arms, etc,. for the rest of the day...lol!
Wow, great job. Those pneumatic Rock Drills are no joke... I have used them and rivit busters on ocasion. I couldn't imagine using them horizontally like you did.... That's some tuff stuff. Good on ya fella, looks great.
Thanks Eric! Yes, they are a handful and made me feel like a weak man when I was holding them..lol!
Joe
Great Video! Thank-you
Man I love this channel. You're always coming up with something innovative Joe.
Thanks so much Eric! Much appreciated and I hope I continue to put out some interesting stuff. Got some more gardening/homesteading stuff coming up and then I'm going to get started on some other random interests (camping, odd projects, little about where I live, etc,.)
Joe
Looks really great Joe!
+Darbin Orvar Thanks so much for checking it out Linn! Stay tuned for the pallet canoe project...lol... well maybe not all pallet wood;)
Joe
+homesteadonomics
Rain water catchment is a great idea. When it's all done and has some groceries growing in it then it will be super cool.
The work is beautifully done. When considering the amount of resources invested the resulting greenhouse is very modest in size and functionality. It's a beautiful waste of time and money. More a work of art than a practical structure.
It hard work, thank you, I’m loved
Thanks for the awesome videos. I found your channel while researching chickens and then got hooked on this greenhouse project. Now I want to build one too, but it's on the bottom of my list for now - gotta get the chicken coop done first.
Thanks Corey! That means a lot and I'm glad you are liking the videos. I'm no pro, but try to get better with each one:)
I'm excited you're working on a coop! It's one of the most rewarding projects that you can do. Not a small project, but still manageable. And it gives you so many opportunities to try all sorts of things like doors, roofing, siding, general construction, design, etc,... and the chickens are just a bonus! Such fun little critters! The greenhouse should definitely stay at the bottom until the coop is operational...lol
Believe me, this has been a fun project... but long as well... really long! haha
Joe
Totally awesome man! just post it on Airbnb and it will pay off in 2 months before you start using it as a greenhouse ;) nonsense apart, really good!
haha... I love it! I could call it the 'sauna' and charge extra for the cleansing powers..lol! But seriously, I've actually thought about sleeping a night in there as it is really comfortable in there at night!
I installed a wet wall in mine to keep the temperature cooler, basically a gabion wall filled with charcoal with a water pump and collection underneath to circulate, then fans on the opposite side to pull air through the wet wall. Great cooling effect.
+Charl Joubert holy smokes! That's an AWESOME idea Charl! Kinda like a gabion style swamp cooler of sorts I'm guessing... I might have to borrow that idea:)
+homesteadonomics let me know if you want my plans for it and some photos of how it works and looks. Works great especially in those 110'F days
Yes, that'd be awesome! You can get my email on the 'about' tab Charl. Looking forward to seeing the pics too!
Joe
Awesome job! You are gifted! I'm definitely hoping some day, i can have the same amount of skills as you.
Thanks BWtv! But you're being too kind... I don't really have much expertise in anything really... just like to try lots of things out and eventually I learn a little about each thing. You'll be there in no time! thanks for watching:)
Joe
Nice work man, look forward to seeing it's guts(plants).
Thanks DuFung! Me too!
Joe
Your daughter is a little cutie! I found your series as youtube was randomly playing various videos....looked around I decided to sub your channel. Nice job on that Greenhouse.
Thanks so much DJ! I think so for sure.. she's my little angel:) And I appreciate you checking out some of my vids... I hope I've got some more that will be of interest to youl:)
Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions:)
joe
Looking awesome, Joe!
Thanks Braxton! I'll give you a tour if you ever make it down this way:)
Joe
Deal!
Great work!
Fantastic work 😀
+Fadsad Mo Thanks!
joe
Je n'est pas tout conprie
Je tien à vous dire magnifiques serre
Magnifiques travail 👌👍
J'adore 😉
Bien le bonjour de Paris 🗼
Lotta work brother! I hope it pans out..
Thanks Greg! It has been a lot of work so far... some of it necessary and some not... but it's been fun and I hope that it inspires ideas more than anything:)
Joe
Awesome beautiful!
Thanks Nicole!
Joe
It's great project but expensive though ! Good thing you have David Boy like a great neighbour ! cheers!!
Thanks David! yes, this project has become something more than I originally planned but so far it has been fun and I hope to be growing in it this fall:)
Joe
Great for having vertical gardening options and a warm/tropical permaculture food forest.
+John Lord yes, I can't wait to get this things full of veggies!
Joe
Very good work my brother cool job :)
Thanks TJ!
Thanks TJ!
Hello Jay. I have watched all 5 of your Sunken Greenhouse Videos with mounting respect.Well done. Here in Victoria Australia summer is the real problem and winter can be a pest too.However I am building a greenhouse as well. You can be sure thatI will borrow(steal) some of your ideas. Kind regards David el Drako
Thanks David! Steal all you want:) That's why I put it out here... to give others ideas on their own projects :D
If you are interested I have part6 up now and will have part 7 up in a week or two.
Thanks for checking it out! And very cool to hear from Australia... definitely one of the countries I'd love to visit!!
Joe
I am all about over engineering, but if you have to drill into the wall to install anchors, what are the chances that the walls would ever be subject to collapse in the first place? it looks like the ground the greenhouse is sitting on is plenty stable to hold the entire structure without any retaining wall or reinforcement. Looking at your project, I am wondering why you didn't excavate a hole a little bigger than your greenhouse, build a block foundation all the way around and then build the greenhouse on top of the block? Rebar and concrete inside of the block would have been more than enough to provide a stable wall to build on. You went to the trouble to put the greenhouse under ground, but only dug out a walkway through the middle?
have to agree with all of this comment. a lot of work for what benefit? still nice work anyhoo
+Robert Morrison Yep, it's not the best way to do things. I've kinda been figuring as I go...lol:) And yes, the retaining wall probably wasn't absolutely crucial, as this rock is pretty darn stable. But it's something that I wanted to try, to make for a little nicer inside. In reality, I hope it inspires ideas for folks on their own projects versus a 'how to' or 'the way it should be done' kinda thing. It could certainly be more efficient, deeper, cheaper, etc,...lol. But it's an experiment in my mind still;)
And to your question of depth... that is actually something I purposely didn't do, was to make it more than 4ft deep. If it was, I'd invite all sorts of engineering/permit things from the 'department of whatever"...lol. Anyways, I know its not perfect but overall it's been a fun project and hopefully it'll provide a little payback in the winter:)
Thanks for watching Robert:)
Joe
+jumpleadsx2 Yep, it's more things that I wanted to try versus what actually is needed. I could've made do without stairs or even the retaining wall. But it's part of my experimental process and I hope it inspires ideas in others more than anything:) thanks for watching!
Joe
It sure looks pretty.
@@homesteadonomics buddy i was thinking the same as guys above, but i was also thinking about the amount of things I've done which weren't needed ha. Takes a man to admit it and accept the time wasted, but if you enjoyed it and the outcome is as amazing as it is 'who cares'.
HI from the uk.
As much as I admire the thoroughness and quality of work in your projects, I can't help but feel that those retaining walls for this greenhouse are WAY overkill (almost discouraging). I could and would have done retaining walls with CMU block far easier than this anchor system! After all, it is a greenhouse, not a freeway overpass.
I think if I did it like that I'd turn it into both a greenhouse and a storm shelter
WORD! It's amazing work. Definitely a habitual overworker! Thanks for the ideas. I'll SIMPLIFY EVERYTHING. 🎉