Underground greenhouses offer more than just food

Underground greenhouses offer more than just food

[ShawnCheriYoung]

I built an underground greenhouse about 8 years ago...
I dug a hole under the greenhouse and put in a self-standing swimming pool, for thermal mass...
The pool helps keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer...
I can also circulate heated water, for additional heating in winter, and circulate cool water, for additional cooling in summer...
On the north wall I put a reflective radiant barrier to reflect the light and radiant heat back onto the plants, so the plants get sunlight and warmth from all directions...
I put a curtain drain on all four sides to harvest rain and snow, and to keep the water from seeping into the greenhouse...

[redMaple_QC]

Gardening should be taught in school. It makes us more human.

[ricksteen]

Dude, you ROCK!!! Your spirit is right and your plan is awesome, ( about helping the kids and gardening). You are giving the most valuable information, how to feed yourself and others and demonstrating a deep love and reverence for your community. Peace

[videolabguy]

Brutally long winters and America's dysfunctional education system. A bad and sad combo. It is heart warming to see a man step and offer solutions and opportunities to these young folks. I grew up in an agricultural region and worked in farming briefly. It can be very rewarding to accomplish something tangible instead of being brainwashed into believing that you have no control over your life.

[beebob]

First I'd like to say that as a country we need to give our kids something worthwhile to strive for. In school we are teaching technology, technology, technology. Nothing today involves the hands. Even Industrial Arts where kids are offered an opportunity to work with their hands in wood shop, metal shop, drafting, etc. are all going away or turning to technology.
Our young generation have no idea what they want to do because their choices are being limited in high school.
It's a serious issue. They are told you have to go to college to be successful and this is far from the truth.
The trades make great careers, but they aren't being exposed. (I am not a tradesman but a college educated person). If I didn't go to college I would have gone right to the trades.
I like this guy. He's showing an alternative to be self reliant also.

[lafemmedevastation]

This was so incredibly sad to hear.. it just takes love and a little attention / guidance to help kids prosper. I'm very glad this man incorporated a fun / worthwhile activity for them, and wish it didn't have to come too late for those who're now lost 😔

[threeowls]

Walipini’s should be in every community

[myearshurtnoone]

people need hands on learning for that feeling of accomplishment and so much more

[homeistheearth]

One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken - Leo Tolstoy

[Jophiel]

♾💎✨. How absolutely What a clever A Cropbox is another option and can grow 2.5 acres in one box! This is just the kind of genius consistently going unnoticed, so grateful for your

[napalmholocaust]

Nice story you're trying to help. Pretty good design. Needs a cold well though.

[niveknospmoht]

Horticulture was a normal required class when I attended Jr High, just like shop class. We had a metal, print, wood, auto, drafting and plastic shops

[vyoufinder]

This looks more like a walipini than an underground greenhouse, but walipini's are not new and have been in use for centuries.

[craigdutton]

Be handy you grow all yr round snow ❄️ the whole nine yards ❤

[leonelperez]

This is going to be me soon. Got a green house but need to extend it and get my shade net for the summer and i assume 4 ft deep should be enough for temperature in the phoenix summer.

[markschuette]

good concept- BUT your glazing is way to flat and will collect a lot of summer sun- it will still overheat! and it should be just the south side that has glazing on it- and you should also minimize the east and west glazing.

[OffGridInvestor]

Here IN AUSTRALIA in my area, the government gardens HAVE ONE, particularly for cacti

[redtsun]

An epidemic of suicide. Damn. That's brutal.

[duanemoran]

💎A great way to interact in a positive way. Young people need to see, and be a part of positive influence. It helps them to feel good about accomplishment, and enjoy the rewards of life. Life happens, enjoy the adventure, and learn.

[lpmoron]

I must have missed something. They are talking past tense. He wanted to do this or that . Guess I need to watch again!