Congratulations! You’ve decided to take up greenhouse gardening! As a new greenhouse gardener, you’re sure to be excited about getting into all the extras and goodies that go along with your new hobby. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of the must-have greenhouse gardening products for the new greenhouse gardener.

10 Must-Have Greenhouse Gardening Products for the New Greenhouse Gardener

1. Pots, potting soil, seeds, seedling trays, watering can, and a hose are the basic starter essentials.

2. Greenhouse benches. Gardening benches for in your greenhouse make it easier to reach your budding plants. Benches also keep your plants up off the ground where they can freeze, starve for sunlight, or draw too much moisture.

3. Greenhouse heater. Having a greenhouse heater will help you regulate your greenhouse’s temperature more effectively. While most plants can withstand a nighttime temperature of as low as 40 degrees, regulating the temperature with a heater is more comfortable for you and your plants during colder winter months.

4. Insect spray. You’ll want to make sure you have a bottle of organic pesticide spray on hand for when those pesky critters pop up. Even your used, soapy dishwater can help deter these pests.

5. Shade cloth. Using a shade cloth to cool your greenhouse during the hottest times of day can help spare your plants from sun burn if you have a glass or polycarbonate greenhouse and it will help to cool your greenhouse too. Having one on hand will save you the panic of searching when the first cloudless day arrives.

6. Fans. Fans are very useful tools in the greenhouse. They promote circulation, cool the temperature, circulate heated air, and help prevent excessive condensation. Too much moisture can lead to mold and other fungi taking root in your new greenhouse.

7. Fertilizer. Feeding your fledgling plants will help produce bigger and brighter crops. Many fertilizers are available, and your greenhouse gardening supply representative can help you select the right fertilizer for your needs.

8. Pruners, trough, and gloves. These three items sure do lend a helping hand in the greenhouse. Choose only quality gardening tools and comfortable gardening gloves to get the most out of your greenhouse supplies investment.

9. Camera. Once your greenhouse plants begin to bloom, you’ll want to capture them on film to show off to your friends and family. A digital camera is the best choice if you can afford one, otherwise, a disposable “cheapy” will do in a pinch. Sharing your accomplishments will ass greatly to the rewards of greenhouse gardening. Try the Brino Camera to capture a time elapsed film of your plants. See a demonstation.

10. Greenhouse gardening reference book. From time to time in your new hobby, you’ll find it necessary to look up information about a plant or to seek advice about a greenhouse problem that arises. Having a quality greenhouse gardening reference book or books on hand will prepare you for those times. We recommend The Greenhouse Gardeners Companion to get started.

These ten greenhouse gardening products will from the basis for years of enjoyable greenhouse gardening.