Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-3, страница 52

The platform is made of decking boards and sleepers. Lay out the sleepers and screw on the two end boards. Then evenly space the boards, leaving gaps for drainage. Screw them to the sleepers.

It's very important that you keep the platform level, so you should either level the ground or shim underneath the platform as necessary. Once it's level, drill a hole in each corner of the platform for four landscape spikes.

Fasten the side-and-back-wall assembly to the platform using hinges, bolts and wing nuts. Do the same with the other side and front wall.

Add the plant containers next. Square plant containers will make the best use of the space and can be built from leftover scrap wood. Make them as large as possible so the soil does not dry out too quickly and so plant roots have plenty of

growing room. Don't forget to bore holes in the container bottoms to promote adequate soil drainage.

Where to Place Your Greenhouse

Locate your greenhouse in a sunny spot where you don't mind losing

a small patch of lawn. You can place it near a fence or building as long as the exposure is southern. A sheltered location will protect your greenhouse from winds and help it maintain warmer temperatures. @

Lars Dalsgaard is a woodworker from Denmark. His last project (an outdoor shower) appeared in Woodworker's Journal in August 2006.

You can join each non-hinged corner with two 3/16" bolts and wing nuts (above). To secure the roof panels, tap in the bolts (left) and hand-tighten the wing nuts. (Note landscaping spike.)

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June 2008 Woodworker's Journal