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Now is the time to build a greenhouse -- a quality homemade greenhouse. Start growing vegetables year round and free yourself from the ever rising cost of produce. That's exactly what I have done.

A quality homemade greenhouse isn't difficult or expensive to build -- I've constructed three different designs with no previous experience. All are well built metal and wood structures that will last a lifetime. If you are serious about growing vegetables and you want to save money, then you should seriously consider building a quality homemade greenhouse.

Here is how I built my second homemade greenhouse. It started as a large patch of weed infested ground, and now it's a nice strong hot house that serves me year round. The idea was to create two 3 foot wide by 36 foot long raised beds with a sunken walkway in between. A metal and wood frame greenhouse would then be built on top.

I dug it. The first steps of the process involved creating the sunken walkway that would run between the large raised beds. This was done with a backhoe and skidsteer. The backhoe dug out most of the walkway, and the skidsteer was used to do the final digging and smooth out the floor of the walkway so it would be level for the walls of the raised bed.

The walkway was dug plenty deep, about 5 feet, to allow for high walls and a deep bed of sand to cover the walkway. It also had to be excavated a little bit wide so the walls could be installed and lined with corrugated metal to keep the power poles from touching the soil in the raised bed. Outside and end walls were also constructed in a similar manner.

The upper story. The basic design of the greenhouse is similar to a single car garage. The walls are vertical and 5 feet tall. The roof is 10 feet from eave to ridge with a 45 degree pitch to capture light and shed snow. Metal tubing is used for the walls and rafters, with 90 degree EMT conduit elbows used at the ridge to connect the rafters. Metal tubing is also used to create purlins, angle bracing for the walls, and diagonal bracing across the structure.

Chain link top rail serves as the primary metal tubing for construction. It is light, easy to work with, inexpensive and readily available at the local home improvement store. Chain link fencing end clamps are used extensively to fasten together walls, top plates and rafters. Walls are secured to the power pole foundation by drilling holes and pinning them in place with lag screws. Diagonal bracing is secured to the power pole foundation with large spikes.

The ends of the building are constructed from 2 by 4 lumber painted white. Vents and an exhaust fan are installed, both controlled by a single temperature switch. The building is covered with woven ripstop poly in three pieces. One piece for each end, and a single piece that covers the walls and roof. The poly is stapled to the wood ends, and held in place across the structure by plastic lath and self-tapping screws.

Note: this project required 2 people and heavy equipment because of its size and the heavy materials used in construction of the base. If you build something similar without heavy equipment, you can limit the challenges by choosing lighter materials like railroad ties at 80 pounds a piece, making the beds shorter, and making the sunken walkway more shallow.

The finished greenhouse is now in full production. In the summer we grow two dozen summer and winter squash plants, and about 20 cucumber plants. In the winter we grow kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, about 8 plants each. All of the resident vegetables seem to enjoy the warmth that the enclosure provides, and the high winds out here on the prairie don't have a chance of drying out our precious crops.

Clair Schwan is an experienced vegetable gardener and has constructed 3 homemade greenhouses from local building materials. He has eliminated the high cost of produce by growing it himself. As part of his frugal and self-reliant lifestyle, he grows over 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables, and extends his vegetable gardening season to a year round adventure. Get detailed how-to discussions, tips and photos about building greenhouses, growing vegetables, and vegetable gardening at http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com

5.11 Tactical Long Sleeve TDU Shirt - Ripstop (Men's) $55.45 The 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt is the new standard and replacement of the old style BDU. Designed with today's law enforcement or security force in mind this shirt has all the features officers want and need. Over a year of product development went into the design of this 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt using input from police officers, special operations operators, and military personnel. The result is a new industry standard in BDU style shirts. Made of tough, poly/cotton ripstop, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt stands up to the rigors of patrol and special operations. Treated for stain and soil resistant, this shirt stays looking neat, clean and professional for the entire duty shift. For best results, pair the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt with the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Pant. The chest pockets of the 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt are strong and roomy. Below the chest pockets, you'll find our patented hidden document pockets. These pockets will not only handle your paperwork but can also be used to conceal a small handgun or any of your everyday gear such as digital recorders, cell phones or flashlights. The 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt utilizes 65%polyester/35% cotton Ripstop material that resist tearing and abrasion. Triple stitched and bartacked in all stress areas, this shirt will hold up even under the most difficult conditions. We use only genuine crack and heat resistant melamine buttons and added extra thread to hold them in place under the stress of hard work. This shirt is extremely tough. With comfort being the name of the game in today's uniform design, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt has all the comfort features an operator would want. The bi-swing shoulder offers superior range of motion and flexibility. This shirt has become the uniform shirt of choice for the rugged duty work of Law Enforcement, Security and Special Operations. Available Colors: Black, Dark Navy, TDU Green, TDU Khaki.

5.11 Tactical Long Sleeve TDU Shirt - Ripstop (Men's) - Black $55.45 The 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt is the new standard and replacement of the old style BDU. Designed with today's law enforcement or security force in mind this shirt has all the features officers want and need. Over a year of product development went into the design of this 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt using input from police officers, special operations operators, and military personnel. The result is a new industry standard in BDU style shirts. Made of tough, poly/cotton ripstop, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt stands up to the rigors of patrol and special operations. Treated for stain and soil resistant, this shirt stays looking neat, clean and professional for the entire duty shift. For best results, pair the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt with the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Pant. The chest pockets of the 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt are strong and roomy. Below the chest pockets, you'll find our patented hidden document pockets. These pockets will not only handle your paperwork but can also be used to conceal a small handgun or any of your everyday gear such as digital recorders, cell phones or flashlights. The 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt utilizes 65%polyester/35% cotton Ripstop material that resist tearing and abrasion. Triple stitched and bartacked in all stress areas, this shirt will hold up even under the most difficult conditions. We use only genuine crack and heat resistant melamine buttons and added extra thread to hold them in place under the stress of hard work. This shirt is extremely tough. With comfort being the name of the game in today's uniform design, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt has all the comfort features an operator would want. The bi-swing shoulder offers superior range of motion and flexibility. This shirt has become the uniform shirt of choice for the rugged duty work of Law Enforcement, Security and Special Operations. Available Colors: Black, Dark Navy, TDU Green, TDU Khaki.

5.11 Tactical Short Sleeve TDU Shirt - Ripstop (Men's) - Dark Navy $55.45 The 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt is the new standard and replacement of the old style BDU. Designed with today's law enforcement or security force in mind this shirt has all the features officers want and need. Over a year of product development went into the design of this 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt using input from police officers, special operations operators, and military personnel. The result is a new industry standard in BDU style shirts. Made of tough, poly/cotton ripstop, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt stands up to the rigors of patrol and special operations. Treated for stain and soil resistant, this shirt stays looking neat, clean and professional for the entire duty shift. For best results, pair the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt with the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Pant. The chest pockets of the 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt are strong and roomy. Below the chest pockets, you'll find our patented hidden document pockets. These pockets will not only handle your paperwork but can also be used to conceal a small handgun or any of your everyday gear such as digital recorders, cell phones or flashlights. The 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt utilizes 65%polyester/35% cotton Ripstop material that resist tearing and abrasion. Triple stitched and bartacked in all stress areas, this shirt will hold up even under the most difficult conditions. We use only genuine crack and heat resistant melamine buttons and added extra thread to hold them in place under the stress of hard work. This shirt is extremely tough. With comfort being the name of the game in today's uniform design, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt has all the comfort features an operator would want. The bi-swing shoulder offers superior range of motion and flexibility. This shirt has become the uniform shirt of choice for the rugged duty work of Law Enforcement, Security and Special Operations. Available Colors: Black, Dark Navy, TDU Green, TDU Khaki.

5.11 Tactical Short Sleeve TDU Shirt - Ripstop (Men's) - Black $55.45 The 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt is the new standard and replacement of the old style BDU. Designed with today's law enforcement or security force in mind this shirt has all the features officers want and need. Over a year of product development went into the design of this 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt using input from police officers, special operations operators, and military personnel. The result is a new industry standard in BDU style shirts. Made of tough, poly/cotton ripstop, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt stands up to the rigors of patrol and special operations. Treated for stain and soil resistant, this shirt stays looking neat, clean and professional for the entire duty shift. For best results, pair the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt with the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Pant. The chest pockets of the 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt are strong and roomy. Below the chest pockets, you'll find our patented hidden document pockets. These pockets will not only handle your paperwork but can also be used to conceal a small handgun or any of your everyday gear such as digital recorders, cell phones or flashlights. The 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt utilizes 65%polyester/35% cotton Ripstop material that resist tearing and abrasion. Triple stitched and bartacked in all stress areas, this shirt will hold up even under the most difficult conditions. We use only genuine crack and heat resistant melamine buttons and added extra thread to hold them in place under the stress of hard work. This shirt is extremely tough. With comfort being the name of the game in today's uniform design, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt has all the comfort features an operator would want. The bi-swing shoulder offers superior range of motion and flexibility. This shirt has become the uniform shirt of choice for the rugged duty work of Law Enforcement, Security and Special Operations. Available Colors: Black, Dark Navy, TDU Green, TDU Khaki.

5.11 Tactical Short Sleeve TDU Shirt - Ripstop (Men's) $55.45 The 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt is the new standard and replacement of the old style BDU. Designed with today's law enforcement or security force in mind this shirt has all the features officers want and need. Over a year of product development went into the design of this 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt using input from police officers, special operations operators, and military personnel. The result is a new industry standard in BDU style shirts. Made of tough, poly/cotton ripstop, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt stands up to the rigors of patrol and special operations. Treated for stain and soil resistant, this shirt stays looking neat, clean and professional for the entire duty shift. For best results, pair the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt with the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Pant. The chest pockets of the 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt are strong and roomy. Below the chest pockets, you'll find our patented hidden document pockets. These pockets will not only handle your paperwork but can also be used to conceal a small handgun or any of your everyday gear such as digital recorders, cell phones or flashlights. The 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt utilizes 65%polyester/35% cotton Ripstop material that resist tearing and abrasion. Triple stitched and bartacked in all stress areas, this shirt will hold up even under the most difficult conditions. We use only genuine crack and heat resistant melamine buttons and added extra thread to hold them in place under the stress of hard work. This shirt is extremely tough. With comfort being the name of the game in today's uniform design, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt has all the comfort features an operator would want. The bi-swing shoulder offers superior range of motion and flexibility. This shirt has become the uniform shirt of choice for the rugged duty work of Law Enforcement, Security and Special Operations. Available Colors: Black, Dark Navy, TDU Green, TDU Khaki.

5.11 Tactical Long Sleeve TDU Shirt - Ripstop (Men's) - Dark Navy $55.45 The 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt is the new standard and replacement of the old style BDU. Designed with today's law enforcement or security force in mind this shirt has all the features officers want and need. Over a year of product development went into the design of this 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt using input from police officers, special operations operators, and military personnel. The result is a new industry standard in BDU style shirts. Made of tough, poly/cotton ripstop, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt stands up to the rigors of patrol and special operations. Treated for stain and soil resistant, this shirt stays looking neat, clean and professional for the entire duty shift. For best results, pair the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt with the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Pant. The chest pockets of the 5.11 Tactical Duty Uniform Ripstop Shirt are strong and roomy. Below the chest pockets, you'll find our patented hidden document pockets. These pockets will not only handle your paperwork but can also be used to conceal a small handgun or any of your everyday gear such as digital recorders, cell phones or flashlights. The 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt utilizes 65%polyester/35% cotton Ripstop material that resist tearing and abrasion. Triple stitched and bartacked in all stress areas, this shirt will hold up even under the most difficult conditions. We use only genuine crack and heat resistant melamine buttons and added extra thread to hold them in place under the stress of hard work. This shirt is extremely tough. With comfort being the name of the game in today's uniform design, the 5.11 TDU Ripstop Shirt has all the comfort features an operator would want. The bi-swing shoulder offers superior range of motion and flexibility. This shirt has become the uniform shirt of choice for the rugged duty work of Law Enforcement, Security and Special Operations. Available Colors: Black, Dark Navy, TDU Green, TDU Khaki.

Kensington Poly Day Sheet $75.95 The Kensington Poly Day Sheet is a perfect sheet for summer and hot weather.  The unique lightweight European Cut sheet provides protection against biting flies and harmful UV rays. The Kensington Poly Day Sheet features: Lightweight poly ripstop outer shell Nylon lined shoulders Twin chest straps Criss-cross belly straps Detachable elastic leg straps

5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Black 32 x 34 $49.99 5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Black 32" x 34" 5.11 Tactical has done it again. Their new Taclite Pro Pant is ready for wear and they know this one will be a hit. Fashioned after the traditional 5.11 Tactical pant the new 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant features a lightweight poly cotton ripstop fabric and a fully gusseted crotch that allows for full range of movement. These pants have pockets located for easy access to all of your gear. An external knife pocket on the right front side gives you easy access to a 5.11 Knife. Two cargo pockets are located on both thighs and a magazine cell phone pocket is located over the left cargo pocket for quick access with your off hand. The magazine and new knife pocket are reinforced with 100% Cordura nylon. 5.11 has kept their signature slash pockets in the rear along with the strap found on their 5.11 Tactical Pants. Law Enforcement has been waiting patiently for a lightweight version of the classic 5.11 Tactical Pant and the Taclite Pro Pant fits the bill. Made of lightweight 65% polyester and 35% non fading polycotton ripstop you have a pant that is extremely functional and maintains a neat clean and professional look. 5.11 also treated the pants with HT Teflon Wear Resistant Finish for stain and soil resistance to maintain that good look no matter what the daily activity. The belt loops are thick enough to support a large belt to carry the weight of a sidearm cuffs or other equipment. 5.11 use only YKK zippers Prym snaps and Horn buttons so that you can rest assured that these Taclite Pro Pant will last. They have also included their traditional clip loop on the front of the Taclite Pro Pant for a great traditional 5.11 Tactical look. Features: * Lightweight 65% polyester and 35% poly cotton ripstop * Magazine cell phone pocket * Two cargo pockets * Signature rear strap and slash pocket design * Treated with HT Teflon wear resistant finish * External knife pocket * Rear web strap * YKK zippers * Prym snaps * Clip loop * Perfect for the outdoors including hunting and hiking

5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Black 32 x 30 $49.99 5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Black 32" x 30" 5.11 Tactical has done it again. Their new Taclite Pro Pant is ready for wear and they know this one will be a hit. Fashioned after the traditional 5.11 Tactical pant the new 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant features a lightweight poly cotton ripstop fabric and a fully gusseted crotch that allows for full range of movement. These pants have pockets located for easy access to all of your gear. An external knife pocket on the right front side gives you easy access to a 5.11 Knife. Two cargo pockets are located on both thighs and a magazine cell phone pocket is located over the left cargo pocket for quick access with your off hand. The magazine and new knife pocket are reinforced with 100% Cordura nylon. 5.11 has kept their signature slash pockets in the rear along with the strap found on their 5.11 Tactical Pants. Law Enforcement has been waiting patiently for a lightweight version of the classic 5.11 Tactical Pant and the Taclite Pro Pant fits the bill. Made of lightweight 65% polyester and 35% non fading polycotton ripstop you have a pant that is extremely functional and maintains a neat clean and professional look. 5.11 also treated the pants with HT Teflon Wear Resistant Finish for stain and soil resistance to maintain that good look no matter what the daily activity. The belt loops are thick enough to support a large belt to carry the weight of a sidearm cuffs or other equipment. 5.11 use only YKK zippers Prym snaps and Horn buttons so that you can rest assured that these Taclite Pro Pant will last. They have also included their traditional clip loop on the front of the Taclite Pro Pant for a great traditional 5.11 Tactical look. Features: * Lightweight 65% polyester and 35% poly cotton ripstop * Magazine cell phone pocket * Two cargo pockets * Signature rear strap and slash pocket design * Treated with HT Teflon wear resistant finish * External knife pocket * Rear web strap * YKK zippers * Prym snaps * Clip loop * Perfect for the outdoors including hunting and hiking

5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Green 36 x 32 $44.95 5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Green 36" x 32" 5.11 Tactical has done it again. Their new Taclite Pro Pant is ready for wear and they know this one will be a hit. Fashioned after the traditional 5.11 Tactical pant the new 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant features a lightweight poly cotton ripstop fabric and a fully gusseted crotch that allows for full range of movement. These pants have pockets located for easy access to all of your gear. An external knife pocket on the right front side gives you easy access to a 5.11 Knife. Two cargo pockets are located on both thighs and a magazine cell phone pocket is located over the left cargo pocket for quick access with your off hand. The magazine and new knife pocket are reinforced with 100% Cordura nylon. 5.11 has kept their signature slash pockets in the rear along with the strap found on their 5.11 Tactical Pants. Law Enforcement has been waiting patiently for a lightweight version of the classic 5.11 Tactical Pant and the Taclite Pro Pant fits the bill. Made of lightweight 65% polyester and 35% non fading polycotton ripstop you have a pant that is extremely functional and maintains a neat clean and professional look. 5.11 also treated the pants with HT Teflon Wear Resistant Finish for stain and soil resistance to maintain that good look no matter what the daily activity. The belt loops are thick enough to support a large belt to carry the weight of a sidearm cuffs or other equipment. 5.11 use only YKK zippers Prym snaps and Horn buttons so that you can rest assured that these Taclite Pro Pant will last. They have also included their traditional clip loop on the front of the Taclite Pro Pant for a great traditional 5.11 Tactical look. Features: * Lightweight 65% polyester and 35% poly cotton ripstop * Magazine cell phone pocket * Two cargo pockets * Signature rear strap and slash pocket design * Treated with HT Teflon wear resistant finish * External knife pocket * Rear web strap * YKK zippers * Prym snaps * Clip loop * Perfect for the outdoors including hunting and hiking

5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Green 34 x 32 $44.95 5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Green 34" x 32" 5.11 Tactical has done it again. Their new Taclite Pro Pant is ready for wear and they know this one will be a hit. Fashioned after the traditional 5.11 Tactical pant the new 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant features a lightweight poly cotton ripstop fabric and a fully gusseted crotch that allows for full range of movement. These pants have pockets located for easy access to all of your gear. An external knife pocket on the right front side gives you easy access to a 5.11 Knife. Two cargo pockets are located on both thighs and a magazine cell phone pocket is located over the left cargo pocket for quick access with your off hand. The magazine and new knife pocket are reinforced with 100% Cordura nylon. 5.11 has kept their signature slash pockets in the rear along with the strap found on their 5.11 Tactical Pants. Law Enforcement has been waiting patiently for a lightweight version of the classic 5.11 Tactical Pant and the Taclite Pro Pant fits the bill. Made of lightweight 65% polyester and 35% non fading polycotton ripstop you have a pant that is extremely functional and maintains a neat clean and professional look. 5.11 also treated the pants with HT Teflon Wear Resistant Finish for stain and soil resistance to maintain that good look no matter what the daily activity. The belt loops are thick enough to support a large belt to carry the weight of a sidearm cuffs or other equipment. 5.11 use only YKK zippers Prym snaps and Horn buttons so that you can rest assured that these Taclite Pro Pant will last. They have also included their traditional clip loop on the front of the Taclite Pro Pant for a great traditional 5.11 Tactical look. Features: * Lightweight 65% polyester and 35% poly cotton ripstop * Magazine cell phone pocket * Two cargo pockets * Signature rear strap and slash pocket design * Treated with HT Teflon wear resistant finish * External knife pocket * Rear web strap * YKK zippers * Prym snaps * Clip loop * Perfect for the outdoors including hunting and hiking

5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Green 38 x 34 $44.95 5.11 Tactical Taclite Ripstop Pro Pant Green 38" x 34" 5.11 Tactical has done it again. Their new Taclite Pro Pant is ready for wear and they know this one will be a hit. Fashioned after the traditional 5.11 Tactical pant the new 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant features a lightweight poly cotton ripstop fabric and a fully gusseted crotch that allows for full range of movement. These pants have pockets located for easy access to all of your gear. An external knife pocket on the right front side gives you easy access to a 5.11 Knife. Two cargo pockets are located on both thighs and a magazine cell phone pocket is located over the left cargo pocket for quick access with your off hand. The magazine and new knife pocket are reinforced with 100% Cordura nylon. 5.11 has kept their signature slash pockets in the rear along with the strap found on their 5.11 Tactical Pants. Law Enforcement has been waiting patiently for a lightweight version of the classic 5.11 Tactical Pant and the Taclite Pro Pant fits the bill. Made of lightweight 65% polyester and 35% non fading polycotton ripstop you have a pant that is extremely functional and maintains a neat clean and professional look. 5.11 also treated the pants with HT Teflon Wear Resistant Finish for stain and soil resistance to maintain that good look no matter what the daily activity. The belt loops are thick enough to support a large belt to carry the weight of a sidearm cuffs or other equipment. 5.11 use only YKK zippers Prym snaps and Horn buttons so that you can rest assured that these Taclite Pro Pant will last. They have also included their traditional clip loop on the front of the Taclite Pro Pant for a great traditional 5.11 Tactical look. Features: * Lightweight 65% polyester and 35% poly cotton ripstop * Magazine cell phone pocket * Two cargo pockets * Signature rear strap and slash pocket design * Treated with HT Teflon wear resistant finish * External knife pocket * Rear web strap * YKK zippers * Prym snaps * Clip loop * Perfect for the outdoors including hunting and hiking