We have made great progress on our 12' x 24' passive solar greenhouse build. It's coming along so nicely!! We are getting to the fun part now, starting to button this project up and do the finishing touches. What we have left to do: Build transom windows Install polycarbonate Build raised bed inside greenhouse Add trim Install venting equipment Eavestrough Install waterline What will be done next year: Insulating Sheeting the interior walls Building a work bench Finishing the floor (I am going to put patio stones down - might get to this this fall we will see) Add supplemental heat (thinking wood stove or pellet stove and maybe a forced air propane heater too) This project is looking like it's about $7,500 CAD to build ($9,000 CAD if you insulate and finish the interior walls right away). Got questions? Let me know in the comments!

Petunia update!!! Have the panels on!!! Just need the door, trim, and a few finishing touches!!! I love it! I would totally welcome any suggestions for keeping it warmer inside during freezing temperatures. In northeast texas, we can have freezes up through april, and I would love to start some from seeds in maybe february.

My son and I are making progress on the Daffodil. The weather has been really hot so we have been working short days. The inside walls of the beds were a little challenging for us novices but I’m happy with how it’s coming along. 😊 We made a couple of modifications as you may notice in the photos. We left a clearing in the center back where I’ll put a potting bench and some shelves. The bench will have some storage underneath. We also made the caps on the inside of the bed 6 inches wide (instead of 4) so a person could sit or have more space to set tools while gardening.

I’m so excited to officially share that our next DIY project is underway! This is my dream 12’ x 24’ passive solar greenhouse, and you’re about to watch it come to life! Follow me at @thehillsidemarket on IG or FB for live updates as we build shared on my story.

Step 1 of daffodil build is complete! My son and I plan to start building this week! I’ve been planning this for nearly two years. I’m incredibly happy to I have it under way! Stay tuned….