i've become interested in rocket mass heaters as a great way to heat a greenhouse and warm the chickens and keep me from having mid-winter mood swings.. the cobb mass portion could snake along the floor and radiate heat. given the position of the bee hive, i might even allow the bees in there.
initially, i thought i would want a freestanding greenhouse, but more now, i want to replace the wooden siding on the south facing wall of the garage with second hand windows and broken patio sliding doors. many could open, still, but others could not.
there's an architectural salvage place in detroit at the corner of warren and grand river that could probably give me much of the materials that i'd need. maybe take them to be quickly sandblasted or just a couple coats of good sealing glossy paint. funny story, my wife and i almost got married in the former 555 gallery.
if i can start seeds and transplant into hoop housed bed, i think i can extend the season to 8 months in hoop houses outside and 12 months in the green house. i think that we will almost always have lettuce. herbs. strawberries. tomatoes.
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