How to Make a Plastic Sheet Greenhouse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: String up a clothesline between two bare trees

   A standard 9'x12' size works okay, but for more space the bigger the better.
   
   Clip it with clothes pins to keep it in place. , You can cover the air gaps by piling dirt on top. , The south end
   -- the entrance
   -- will be fastened by clothespins. , Alternatively, you could add the heated made from clay pots which is powered by a single tinned candle that expires on it's own when the wax is gone to add a bit of heat. , Drape 2 larger drop-clothes over that and fasten like the first one.
   
   This will create a double-walled greenhouse with an insulative layer of air between.
   
   It will provide added protection to plants.
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   Step 2: tightly

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   Step 3: about head-high.

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   Step 4: Drape a clear plastic sheet over the clothesline.

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   Step 5: Spread out the sides like an old army pup-tent and fasten them to the ground with rocks or bricks.

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   Step 6: Tape the flaps together on North end only.

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   Step 7: On the inside

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   Step 8: some old warehouse pallets or fruit crates are great for keeping your potted plants off the cold ground.

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   Step 9: To form a super-insulated greenhouse

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    Step 10: string up another clothesline about 6–12 inches (15.2–30.5 cm) above the first one.

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