I want to hear from YOU! I am in the process of planning another DIY greenhouse project and I want your intel. Tell me what your perfect greenhouse looks like. How big is it, what size? Is it a true 4 season greenhouse that you plan to grow in and heat or more of a potting shed to just extend your growing season? Have inspo photos saved? Share them here. Full disclosure, I am leaning towards a passive solar greenhouse design. I am stuck between 10x12 or 8x16 as far as size goes. Both sizes would cost close to the same to build. They are coming in at approximately $5,500 CAD. Is this something you'd want in your backyard? Would you invest $5,500 CAD ($4,000 USD) into a greenhouse if it meant you could grow in it year round? I attached photos of a mockup of a 10x12 passive solar greenhouse design I’ve been working on. I'd love to hear from you and get your input!

As we kick things off in here, let’s do something fun we can come back to later... A year from now… what would feel like a win for you? Grew your first garden? Freezer full of your own produce? First project built? Animals on your property? Just being outside more? I’ll go first. By this time next year, I’ll consider it a win when we officially have our own homegrown beef in the freezer. We’re grass feeding our first steer this spring through fall, so as long as everything goes well, we should get there. Deposit’s paid… now we’re just waiting on better weather so we can go pick him up. Your turn 👇 Also — quick reminder we’ve got our first live call happening this Thursday. If you’re even thinking about starting something this year, you’ll want to be there. Details here: https://www.skool.com/yardsteadsociety/calendar?eid=1166b52c649843d59c895964e34b5225 Add it to your calendar here: https://calendar.app.google/pnhS74VbvdnUTPQj7

Hey friend! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Carolynne—the one behind every plan, testing every build with my husband Eric in our Alberta backyard, and running Hillside Market from our little homestead in Zone 3 Canada 🇨🇦. I created the Yardstead Society to support you in two ways: 1️⃣ Build Support (Free) Get help with your DIY projects from start to finish. Whether you're building a greenhouse, chicken coop, or backyard retreat, ask questions, share progress, and get guidance from the community. Eric and I are both here to help with build questions. 2️⃣ Yardstead Support (Paid Membership) Weekly calls with me, expert interview sessions, and access to resources for actually living the lifestyle—growing food, raising chickens, preserving your harvest, and working toward real self-sufficiency. 👋 Start by introducing yourself! Tell us where you're from, what you're building, or what you're hoping to grow or raise. Already finished a project? Post it under Progress Pics so we can celebrate with you. 📚 Explore the Classroom: - Build Spotlights – See what others have created - Project Planning Tools – Checklists and resources to help you succeed - Yardstead Resources – Growing, raising, and preserving (paid members) - Plus all Yardstead Society members get monthly discounts on guides and gear Tag me (@Carolynne Hill) or Eric (@Eric Hill) anytime with questions or to share what you're working on. Let's get building! ✨ — Carolynne PS: Say hi below! 👇