Jess Wren

I really appreciate everyone's input so far 🙏
Don't stop if you have more, I appreciate every bit ❤ Thank you!

Exactly what I was thinking. Thanks for that reinforcement. My preference is off grid but if I want to heat it in the winter there will be energy demands. A larger GH is so much more appealing but the reality is it will use far more energy.
Thanks!

J Hillman wrote:Do you plan to add heat to the greenhouse in the winter?  If so maybe bigger ISN'T better.  It will take less fuel/electricity to heat a smaller area than a bigger area.

Hi All,

Zone 6, north aspect, 1000' above sea level on an island.

I will be building a 4 season greenhouse come fall.
Translucent hard polycarbonate. Dirt foundation.
I hope to insulate the north wall from the outside and use water in black tanks to store heat.

The greenhouse long wall will be facing ESE on a slope.

I'm waffling about size and shape. 1. 12'x24' with 10.4' height. Or 20'x21' 10.4' height. This is to feed two people. Is it too small?

Thoughts?
Thanks
Jess