Summer is the perfect time to try out one of many fun and affordable greenhouse kits available to today’s gardener. Greenhouse kits come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, styles, and prices. You can find a greenhouse kit to fit nearly any need and budget. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | July 20th, 2010
April showers may bring May flowers, but Mother Nature may have other plans this year! The weather is wonky this year with unexpected snowfalls, late frosts, and periods of unprecedented warm spells! With all this weather-related mayhem going on, a greenhouse kit may be just what the gardening doctor ordered!
Greenhouse kits come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and a greenhouse kit is available for all types of gardeners. Even if you live in a cramped apartment, you can benefit from a cold frame greenhouse kit! Many greenhouse gardeners add a portable greenhouse kit to their gardening supplies to house overflowing crops or protect outdoor plants during strong or unseasonal weather. There is a greenhouse kit for you- no matter what your gardening needs! Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | June 3rd, 2010
Solexx greenhouses are the greenhouse of choice for many greenhouse gardeners. This lightweight, semi-transluscent material insulates, and protects your greenhouse plants from inclement weather conditions.
Solexx greenhouses are constructed from a material that looks very much like a transluscent corrugated cardboard. This scratch resistant, lightweight material is ideal for greenhouse gardening. It helps hold in heat and admits up to 75% of highly diffused UV rays. Solexx greenhouses come a variety of greenhouse kits, and can include different types of glazing for differing climate zones. Read more...
Continue Reading | 1 Comment | December 29th, 2009
Hothouse gardening uses basic scientific principals to produce spectacular results. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers grown in hothouses are every bit as large and healthy as those grown in a traditional garden, but they can be grown during colder months and survive fluctuating temperatures and water levels without difficulty. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | October 30th, 2009
Uses for Portable Greenhouses
Well, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the nights are cooler, and the last of the summer’s produce is being stored for the winter. If you’re like me, you love to see the beautiful colors of fall, but hate to see the end of your garden. The good news is that with portable greenhouses, you can extend your gardening by a few extra weeks. That means you can harvest those last few tomatoes and bean, and you can even keep your lettuce going well after the first major frost! Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | October 25th, 2009
Greenhouse frames come in a variety of materials, and choosing the right one for your new greenhouse construction is often simply a matter of personal preference. However, there are a few points you should consider before settling a greenhouse frame for your new gardening getaway.
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Continue Reading | No Comments | September 8th, 2009
Many home gardeners order a greenhouse kit from their local home improvement store, gardening store or an online outlet. They automatically assume a greenhouse kit will be an easy solution to their gardening needs. Thus, they await its arrival and carve out a few free hours for construction. While many greenhouse kits are easy to assemble, most require more than one person to be present during assembly and many of them come with detailed instructions. All in all, they can take much more than an hour to install properly. Use these tips when putting together a greenhouse kit for your garden. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | May 12th, 2009
If you’re interested in growing plants throughout every season, but don’t want to throw out a load of money to build a large greenhouse, portable greenhouses are the perfect solution. Portable greenhouses offer the same benefits as larger non-portable versions, but at less cost. They can also be taken from place to place, if necessary. They can be found for under $500 and often come easy to assemble. Many local home improvement stores and gardening shops carry these items, however they’re also available online. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | May 4th, 2009
Why Plastic Greenhouse Covering?
There are many benefits of having your own PVC greenhouse, and it isn’t all that difficult to get one up and running by using a simple frame and some sheets of plastic. It is the plastic that is responsible for maintaining the heat levels inside a greenhouse. The plastic creates a warm environment that heats up when the sun shines. Depending on the insulation value of the plastic, you can grow a variety of plants, regardless of the season outside. Read more...
Continue Reading | No Comments | April 9th, 2009