Rick, Sorry to here about your battle with the element. I can relate to the disapointment of finding your plants thrashed. So, I have found a solution. The plans for a small backyard greenhouse can be found at this web site: http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/postharv/green/green.html This design would cost about $100 or less and could be easily scaled up or down to suit the site. I will be building mine next weekend! Ron.