There are many different types of portable greenhouses available to today’s gardener. Portable greenhouses are ideal for container gardening and growing sensitive plants year round in milder climates. You can easily move these greenhouses to sunny areas of the yard throughout the colder months to give the plants inside the greenhouse maximum exposure to winter sunlight.

Different Sizes of Portable Greenhouses

Portable greenhouses come in many different sizes. Some are small enough to sit on an end table while others are big enough to stand in. Most portable greenhouses can be set up directly over a patch of garden to protect plants and extend the growing season.

The Cost of Portable Greenhouses

Portable greenhouse designs are available with price tags to fit nearly every budget. Some small portable greenhouses can be obtained starting around $100. Other portable greenhouses can cost upwards of a thousand dollars, but overall, portable greenhouses are less expensive than permanent greenhouses.

Types of Portable Greenhouses

Portable greenhouses come in various shapes and sizes. One popular type of greenhouse opens like an accordion. These store-away greenhouses can be large enough to walk into or just a small cold frame cover. Complete setup takes under two minutes. Pop up portable greenhouses are simply opened and placed over delicate plants while they are still in the earth.

Some portable greenhouses consist of a shelving unit covered in a protective plastic. The front panel unzips and rolls up to gain access to the plants housed inside.

Other types of portable greenhouses consist of a metal or plastic frame that can be stored when not in use. These are generally small solid cold frames that can be set over a garden bed or used to store container plants for the winter.

Some portable greenhouses use lightweight plastic or vinyl panels that slide into place along a collapsible frame for quick set up. The very smallest portable greenhouses can be constructed of glass, vinyl, or plastic and often include a carrying handle for easy transportation. Some small portable greenhouses have a solid base with a clear dome that fastens over the base with hinges or latches. These small portable greenhouses are ideal for transporting seedlings or small plants to a garden show or garden club meeting.

Portable greenhouses come in many different sizes and shapes. A portable greenhouse is available to fit every garden space and every budget. Portable greenhouses are a great addition to the gardener’s potting shed.