Although modern designs can be much more resilient than traditional models, greenhouses can still be vulnerable in cold weather. If you live somewhere where the temperatures drop really low in winter, or where you can expect heavy snowfall, it’s important that you know how to get your greenhouse safely through this difficult time.  Read more...

You may think that greenhouse lighting sounds like a very odd idea. Isn’t the whole point of greenhouses that they let in plenty of light from the sun? Well, yes, but when the weather is gloomy or winter days are short sometimes the sun just isn’t there as much as your plants would like. Those are the times when extra lighting can really come in handy, keeping your plants happy and healthy no matter what conditions are like outside.  Read more...

Everybody knows that gardening takes patience. You have to prepare the ground, plant the bulbs or seeds, wait for shoots to appear, then tend them as they grow to adult size. All this requires a fixed location. For people who have to travel a lot, perhaps staying in different homes at different times of year, gardening can seem like an impossible luxury. But easily transported greenhouse kits can turn that around.  Read more...

The joy of being able to garden year round is the reason why most of us choose to build a greenhouse. The ability to partake in fresh fruit and vegetables in the dead of winter is another reason why so many gardeners set up greenhouse. No matter why you choose to build a green house, there are three main areas to focus on for your greenhouse design. Those areas are structure placement, style and materials.  Read more...

Some people think of greenhouses as being only for obsessive tomato growers, but the truth is that a greenhouse can bring added pleasure to your gardening experience whatever it is you like to do. With many different greenhouse types to choose from, it’s easy to find one which suits the way your garden and home look, and you’ll find it a useful resource for all sorts of things, like having an extra room. With the option of keeping all sorts of plants which wouldn’t survive outdoor weather conditions, all the old limits on what you could grow will be gone.  Read more...