14×36 Timber Frame Greenhouse

A huge priority for us regarding the homestead is beginning crops as soon as possible so that we can start to sustain our family.  Living in northern Minnesota has its drawbacks – mainly the shortened growing season.  We’ve always wanted a greenhouse to prolong our growing season and perhaps allow us the opportunity to grow some crops that we otherwise wouldn’t be able to.  This greenhouse I designed as a step up from the firewood shed.  It measures 14×36 on a slab.  We figured that we would have some raised beds inside and the slab would help to radiate the sun’s heat to maintain the temperature.  The rafters are spaced 2′ on center as it is sometimes easy to find cheap glass in that width.  However, the rafters can be spaced to pretty much whatever dimensions you require.  The posts and beams are a bit overkill to compensate for the lack of structural roof support.  Because of the larger timbers, this project is a step up from the firewood shed.  If you’re looking to build a greenhouse, I hope you’ll consider supporting us by purchasing these plans.  Plans come with elevation drawings and a materials list.

*Update: I have decided to discontinue sales of our plans.  I hope to relist them in the future when the time is appropriate.