Those quirky upside down tomato planters you see on TV and in stores seem like lots of fun. Hanging planters are easy to transport indoors during an early frost and they help save space in the greenhouse or outdoor garden for other space-hogging plants. However, that price tag turns many thrifty, do-it-yourself gardeners away. But, if you’re intrigued by the concept and want to try it out in your own greenhouse garden, you can make your own Upside Down Tomato Planters!  Read more...

If you love getting your hands dirty, coaxing seedling to life, and reaping the rewards of a bountiful harvest, you may be ready to try greenhouse gardening. While starting a new hobby may seem intimidating at times, greenhouse gardening is simpler than most. Many of the tools you already use for outdoor gardening will transplant for use into your new greenhouse.
 
One of the biggest challenges in beginning a greenhouse gardening hobby is selecting the right greenhouse.  You can choose from three basic greenhouse types: greenhouse kits, mini home greenhouses, and portable garden greenhouses.
 
Greenhouse Kits  Read more...

As spring and summer approach, it’s time to start gathering those necessary greenhouse supplies and accessories in preparation for the growing season proper! The spring months are a great time for getting a head start on your outdoor growing with a few seed starters, and this is also a good time to begin thinking about which plants you will be growing this year as well as any changes you might like to make to your greenhouse.  Read more...

Home greenhouses make excellent additions to any property. Not only do they provide an outlet for your green thumb tendencies, they increase your property value. Home greenhouses come in as many shapes and sizes as the gardeners who own them. Selecting the right greenhouse for your home depends on many factors.  Read more...

Garden accessories are a fun addition to your garden or greenhouse. With a few accessories, you can create a fun or beautiful theme for your garden. Here are some ideas for garden or greenhouse themes to get you started.

Fairy Garden

Adding fairies to your garden could bring a bit of luck and whimsy to your greenhouse. Fairy statues, plaques, and plant markers add decoration and can be very useful as well.
 
Woodland Spirits  Read more...

Cold frame gardening is an inexpensive way to extend your growing season into those winter months. You can build your own cold frames, or purchase ready-made or easy to assemble cold frames from a garden supply store.
 
Before you dive into cold frame gardening, you should know a few basics that seasoned cold frame gardeners have learned.
 
A: Area- Where to Put Your Cold Frame  Read more...

Solar greenhouses are a great way to save energy. Eco-friendly, energy conscious and money saving, a solar greenhouse is easy to obtain with a few upgrades and a little effort.
 
There are two types of solar greenhouse set-ups: active and passive.
 
Passive Solar Greenhouse  Read more...

While the term “mini greenhouse,” for some may conjure up the picture of a shoebox-sized piece of plastic with room enough for one or two sprouts of basil, the actual definition is simply a greenhouse that is smaller than a commercial-sized unit. This could be anywhere from a simple greenhouse that holds a couple racks of starter seedlings to a standing-room unit, dozens of racks high.  Read more...

Energy Conscious Tips for Greenhouse Planning
Reduce, reuse, recycle has never been easier than in the greenhouse. Keeping these three principals in mind in the greenhouse planning stage will help increase your workflow, productivity, and efficiency.  Read more...

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...