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...

Container Planted Sunflowers

Raising Their Heads Towards the Sun
I planted dwarf ‘Junior’ in the Solexx panel covered greenhouse in a plastic container on May 27, 2009. I am happy to report we have 2-3” of seedling growth 21 days into their growing cycle.

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Successful Seed Starting
If you are new to starting seeds, nothing could be simpler than trying Sweet Peas (Lathyrus Odoratus). BB-pellet sized seed capsules are large, round and easy to handle. Sweet peas respond well to a stratification process. In the fall garden, vines produce pea pods that pop open and disperse their seeds. Gentle Pacific Northwest rains eventually remove the seeds earthy brown winter overcoat. This process preps the seed to sprout when the soil warms to over 50 degrees.  Read more...

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...