Sunken Greenhouse Part 1: Dirt work

This is the first of a series of videos that will chronicle my construction of a sunken greenhouse, otherwise known as a Walipini or Pit Green house. This isn't necessarily a 'how to' build a green house, but rather the steps that I'm taking to build one. The next part will be pouring of concrete footers, laying of block and getting the sub frame assembly finished and ready for the final roof. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching:)

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The music used in this video is sourced from the Youtube music library and my brother in law, Trey Harris.
Credits are as follows:

Intro music: Trey Harris

Main background song: Turn On by RW Smith

[imaleaker]

I can’t figure out for the life of me who would dislike your videos man. Informative. Instructional. Interesting. What’s not to like?!

[BenHuttash]

Looks awesome. I appreciate how you can start building from the vision in your head and not get bogged down by over planning. It's nice to see a project develop in such a organic way and its cool to see how design as you build.

[RainCountryHomestead]

Nice work on filming and content. The thermal advantage of the earth is an excellent idea! -(Mr. Rain)

[klee]

Damm, I've been looking for a solution like this since 2000...[no kidding]. I have a 8+ foot deep unfinished basement; 30 x 50'; and want to use the western side as an underground greenhouse [about 30 x 20-ish] and the east side[30 x 30] as an underground home. Thank you SO much for filming this; because everytime I talk to anyone and try to "Paint a Picture" of what I want to do; they "No Comprende" !

[martiebaby]

I love this guy, what a doll. I love how he is just doing this out of his own creative thought, and is kinda seeing how things will go, that's exactly what I do when I build things. adorable

[akamjo]

Thank you. It was very creative and interesting. It is excellent. It has very low energy consumption and high maneuverability wherever the greenhouse is built.

[RevSerge]

I had this idea to drop one 4 feet below the surface but I didn’t have the luxury of a backhoe. It took me a year to dig it and remove the soil with a wheelbarrow. I’m at the stage of wall retention. I’m using 4x8 pressure treated plywood instead of concrete block: mildew reduction and wood is a better warmth promoter. Florida has experienced the coldest temperatures in years so I had to drop a tent over my project in 2023 because I haven’t got to the permanent structure yet, but this year (2023) there’ll be a permanent structure like yours before 2024. Your videos will be an inspiration to me. Thanks!

[mikah]

You think like a engineer. I like the quality you put into your work.

[jamesoaks]

This is awesome. Can't wait to watch part 2 and 3.

[MB_]

Thank you for an interesting video / series. Looking forward to seeing the rest of them!

[mmx]

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!  My back hurts after watching all of your digging!  Amazing progress you have made on the project!  Can't wait for the next update!  Good Job!

[treelife]

Thanks for such a detailed video! Nice work!

[Tradstone]

hey.... Thats the Best moment to think about "collect and recycle the draining water" that's possible!!!! and industrial greenhouses using this technik. ... Its just a kind of tank, where the water from your greenhouse drops in if it's through the ground.... and so you can safe a lot of

[regrob]

Cool video and thanks for posting. I was so into it that I lost track of time and wanted more at the end. Lol

[ftby]

What fun video! Thanks for sharing! On to Part 2!

[xxsilviarxx]

Hey just so you know, the playlist is loaded backwards. Cheers for putting this up, I'm enjoying it.

[DigitalENCOM]

Awesome channel and I love the DIY videos. Man your very blessed to be able to live the way you do. Keep it up and enjoy the fruits of your labors.

[marilynshoemaker]

Love your videos! Kind of getting a late start on them. I am amazed at how similar are areas are. We get about 13 inches of rain / yr, have lots of wind and digging can be difficult because of rock and decomposed granite. You have such great ideas which I hope to incorporate into our projects. Thanks a bunch!

[charljoubert]

Love your honesty Joe, I am the same type of design during the build type. Great video, looking forward to seeing the finished product. Will send you a picture of my greenhouse that I finally finished.

[Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

Who needs plans! Just do it! Awesome stuff cannot wait to see how it turns out! (= Cheers!