Greenhouse Build Ep. 3- Rafters, Doorway & Preparing the Homestead For Winter

Today in Greenhouse Build Episode 3, we’re taking another big step forward! We’re installing the rafters, framing the greenhouse doorway, cleaning the chicken coop for winter, decorating the garden with the first touches of Christmas greenery, and planting the very last of our spring flowering bulbs before the snow settles in.

It was a cold, frosty morning on the homestead — the kind that makes every chore feel a little slower and a lot cozier. The rafters transformed the greenhouse instantly, giving it real shape and height. The doorway frame went in next, and suddenly the whole structure felt like a place we’ll soon walk into every morning with coffee in hand.

We also gave the chicken coop a deep winter clean so the girls stay warm and dry during the cold nights ahead.
And since the holidays are just around the corner, I added the first bits of winter greenery to the garden. We ended the day by planting the last of our spring bulbs, knowing they’ll put on a beautiful show come March and April.

Thank you for following along on this greenhouse journey with us — every episode brings us closer to the dream of having a warm, light-filled growing space in the garden.
Next episode: installing the walls + roof panels!

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