The Story of Building my GEOTHERMAL Greenhouse

Wineberry Hill September 11, 2023
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Chickens, rabbits, gardening & greenhouse tech I’m Lathe, and this is Wineberry Hill — a steep backyard where I grow food, raise animals, and build practical systems to create resiliency in a changing world. It’s not about going off-grid — it’s about making smarter use of what you have. You’ll find: • Backyard chickens & thoughtful coop design • Meat rabbits & low-maintenance feeding strategies • DIY greenhouse builds, heating, airflow & automation • Composting, pest control & regenerative soil building • Gardening on slopes, permaculture & no-dig beds • Pallet wood projects, creative builds — even a sauna This channel is about adapting, experimenting, and making progress — even when things aren't perfect. If you're into resilient growing systems, creative problem-solving, and useful projects that actually work, you're in the right place. Business Inquiries: [email protected]

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You can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/wineberryhill In this video, I share the process of building my geothermal greenhouse. I start by explaining why I decided to build a geothermal greenhouse, and then I walk you through the steps I took to make it happen. I also share some tips for building your own geothermal greenhouse. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp5_UYDDAKPz7g-EiYrGITw/join Visit the Wineberry Hill Shop: https://wineberryhill.com/collections/all 00:00 The story of my geothermal greenhouse 01:25 Why I built a geothermal greenhouse 01:53 MAJOR obstacle to building it 02:22 The miniature class 02:58 Jack-hammering the mountainside 03:51 HUGE obstacle to geothermal 05:19 Work begins on geothermal system 05:23 Thermal mass (+Solar) is the name of the game 06:00 Why I used gabions for the raised bed 06:45 Raised bed and floor details 07:34 How I saved MONEY 09:00 The Compost heater idea 09:39 The structure is born 10:35 Tree work 10:50 The structure goes up 11:20 Making pallet wood shingles 11:30 Insulating the walls 12:00 Water system 12:15 Strawberry wall 12:46 The vestibule 13:20 How well does it work in the winter? 13:47 How well does it work in the summer? Here are some of the products I use in this video: Palram Greenhouse: https://amzn.to/39GF8I6 Immersion Heaters: https://amzn.to/3xo3F1p Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3oZHE2C Water Barrels: https://amzn.to/3sBeXuZ Bug screen: https://amzn.to/43iIJqf Heated hose: https://amzn.to/3ILO2pY The inline G.A.H.T. fan: https://amzn.to/3BkI0YR The air circulation fan: https://amzn.to/3qFhnsG AC Infinity controler: https://amzn.to/3rLbieQ Here is a link to the pallet wood shingle playlist: https://bit.ly/4cDZ4Le Here are some of the key features of my geothermal greenhouse: It uses a buried pipe to collect heat from the ground. It has a raised beds made of gabions inside the greenhouse to act as a thermal mass. It is made of wood and glass, and it is insulated with styrofoam and invasive plant barrier. It has a workbench, a water storage tank, and a drip irrigation system. It can stay 55 degrees warmer than the outside temperature on a cold winter day. If you are interested in building a geothermal greenhouse, this video is for you! I share everything I learned along the way, so you can avoid the mistakes I made. Credits: Drone in D by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #greenhouse #diy #greenhousefarming #diyprojects #inspiration #motivation

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