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#1cheesebuds · 02-01-2010, 11:44 PM

would this work as a greenhouse?
I think the drawing should be self explanatory.
but if not then ill explain it out.

the idea is I would dig a huge hole in the ground then put a greenhouse roof on top of it and dig out and build some stairs with a door to go into the earth house as I would call it.
I would also build gray walls all around the inside of it.
then build big grow boxies and plant some bushy plants that would be grown for 2 months indoors through the winter.

#1cheesebuds · 02-01-2010, 11:47 PM

this would be built in my backyard.

bluebublelove · 02-01-2010, 11:50 PM

a few things to consider.

how are you going to dig that hole?

do you have water, gas, electric lines under that part of the lawn?

how are you going to seal the walls of the greenhouse so the dirt doesn't collapse in or flood?

How are you going to access it? Stairs?

What will be used as a roof?

02-02-2010, 12:59 AM

Make it the shape of a swimming pool with a blue cover, a couple float tubes and your set.

#1cheesebuds · 02-02-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bluebublelove

a few things to consider.

how are you going to dig that hole?

do you have water, gas, electric lines under that part of the lawn?

how are you going to seal the walls of the greenhouse so the dirt doesn't collapse in or flood?

How are you going to access it? Stairs?

What will be used as a roof?

aaaa dam I didn't even thing of these things.

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Originally Posted by headfortrinity

Make it the shape of a swimming pool with a blue cover, a couple float tubes and your set.

OK then Ill just look for a house with a inground pool then

I was gunna look for a new house in the spring anyway.

thanks for the ideas guys. but the consept is cool right?

dargo · 02-02-2010, 10:29 AM

It it a good idea if you do it right, it will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. you would be better off making the walls angled, like a v shape or else you will only get direct sunlight in the middle of the day when the sun is directly above your underground greenhouse.

Also its the sort of thing that is unusal but cool looking so anyone coming over is likly to want to have a look, and not just at the outside!

Also you have to understand the amount of labour involved in building somthing like this, the list above, walls, wires, stairs, cover....... thats only the tip of the iceberg.

dubwise · 02-02-2010, 02:50 PM

You also need to be aware of where the water table is. If your hole is 8' deep and the water table is at 6'.....you will need a pump to pull that water out and continue to keep the water out. I was thinking of something similar to this awesome idea, but we have a pretty high water table here. I was going to brick/block up the walls and direct plant into the soil floor, but it's way to wet here for something like that.

#1cheesebuds · 02-02-2010, 06:31 PM

well in my city we don't get enought rain/water.

I would probly just use a pool with a kind of cover.
and Ill get it sorted out when the time comes.

bombadil.360 · 02-02-2010, 06:35 PM

check this: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=145092

I'd be worried about how much sun will get into the hole in each changing season. also depending on latitude.

ClosetAdvocate · 02-02-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bombadil.360

check this: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=145092

I'd be worried about how much sun will get into the hole in each changing season. also depending on latitude.

+1

You're severely limiting the amount of light your greenhouse will receive.

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dubwise in the thick of it Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: deep dark jungle Posts: 3,002	You also need to be aware of where the water table is. If your hole is 8' deep and the water table is at 6'.....you will need a pump to pull that water out and continue to keep the water out. I was thinking of something similar to this awesome idea, but we have a pretty high water table here. I was going to brick/block up the walls and direct plant into the soil floor, but it's way to wet here for something like that. __________________ Prov 3:5-6; Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
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bombadil.360 Andinismo Hierbatero Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: אין סוף Posts: 4,366	check this: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=145092 I'd be worried about how much sun will get into the hole in each changing season. also depending on latitude. __________________ Mejor es encontrarse con una osa privada de sus cachorros, que con un necio en su necedad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ft7kkXO98c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjARZPAcATM
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#1cheesebuds Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6,061	would this work as a greenhouse? would this work as a greenhouse? I think the drawing should be self explanatory. but if not then ill explain it out. the idea is I would dig a huge hole in the ground then put a greenhouse roof on top of it and dig out and build some stairs with a door to go into the earth house as I would call it. I would also build gray walls all around the inside of it. then build big grow boxies and plant some bushy plants that would be grown for 2 months indoors through the winter. __________________
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02-02-2010, 12:59 AM	#4
headfortrinity Guest Posts: n/a	Make it the shape of a swimming pool with a blue cover, a couple float tubes and your set.
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dargo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 870	It it a good idea if you do it right, it will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. you would be better off making the walls angled, like a v shape or else you will only get direct sunlight in the middle of the day when the sun is directly above your underground greenhouse. Also its the sort of thing that is unusal but cool looking so anyone coming over is likly to want to have a look, and not just at the outside! Also you have to understand the amount of labour involved in building somthing like this, the list above, walls, wires, stairs, cover....... thats only the tip of the iceberg.
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