NO clue how to do this but I expect pictures missy....PJ

Have you tried going to Lowes, they have a bunch of Mag's on how to's on small decks and pergola. Even i could understand-- go check them out. Would hurt, Alma

LOLPJ, You know I'll have to show the before and after pix if it gets built and you know what this means also if this happens the garden will be expanded to boot

I have books, what I don't have is a drawing a plan and haven't found a plan I want to buy yet.
The link below shows a good design and one that I'm interested in.

It would sure tie in with the fence I'm building to hide the ugly electric box out back.

This is a good before pix

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Sorry the pic is a bit blurry, this was taken not long ago after I had cut back all of the cannas but the cannas fill in the entire empty space in the bed. The fence and pergola will be closer to the house about 6 to 8 feet from the house

Here is a link that might be useful: western red cedar lumber association (wrcla)

I bet if you print that out and take it to your local lumber/hardware store they can tell you pretty much what you need to build it. The one where I used to live had all sorts of free pamplets with designs like the one in the link with a list of exactly what you you needed to buy to build it and instructions. The one you showed doesn't look that difficult to build. I bet your husband can do it. I built a similar one in Lousiana but without the top peaks by myself when I lived there. All my boys did was hold the posts while I drilled screws, lol. Try seaching under arbors instead of pergola.

Good job covering that box! I need to do that for my air conditioning unit. Good ventalation. PJ

Boy o boy...that's a big project for a guy who isn't a carpenter. Why not buy the benches and build the pergola over them?

I don't know your budget, or his level or expertise with wood, but Rockler is a good site for plans.

I have ordered a teak bench online from a company. If you are interested, I can find the name.

There is also a place here in Arlington that stocks teak furniture and benches. I can get the name if you are interested, but that requires a little drive because I don't remember. The benches will be the hard part to build.

Sorry I'm rambling. Sounds like a great idea and a great guy!

Maybe one of these will help.

Here is a link that might be useful: Posts on Greenhouse Forum

I made it to Lowes and found a book don't know if it has just what I want but they did have some that DH might be able to do. They also have a list of the material needed and that is a plus.
The book has a lot of cute things to make LOL.....My yard may end up filled with a lot of wood.