Goals
- To build a 10' x 10' greenhouse using straw bales, glass, and wood.
- To grow food all year.
- To contribute to the agricultural community identity and spirit.
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Overview
To build a straw bale greenhouse to grow greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lots of other yummy warm weather plants. The greenhouse will be built using straw bales to take advantage of the great insulative value of straw. The structure will have two straw bale walls and the other two wood and glass. According to the city building department no permits are required for a 10' x 10' greenhouse, so this will be the inside dimensions. To receive optimal year-round sun in our area the glass on the south facing wall is at a 40 degree angle. At the building site there is plenty of morning sun and not much evening sun so we opted to have our east side be glass and our west side be straw bale.
How will the $5K be used? |
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| Budget Notes: The budget will not cover any costs for labour, drawing a detailed design, or developing a plan of attack. | |
| $ 1,150 | Lumber |
| $ 640 | Windows and door |
| $ 264 | Straw bales |
| $ 745 | Roofing materials |
| $ 290 | Machinery rentals |
| $ 500 | Hardware - nails, bolts, stakes, etc. |
| $ 515 | Concrete, gravel, sand, clay, etc. |
| $ 154 | Stain and Sealant |
| $ 365 | Foundation forms and retaining wall |
| $ 200 | Miscellaneous |
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