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GreenhousesWhat is a greenhouse? Greenhouses have been around for a long time. A greenhouse is basically an enclosed structure that provides an indoor warm, climate-controlled environment for plants, normally with some see-through glass-like siding that allows light and warmth to penetrate and then traps much of that heat inside. What are greenhouses used for? Greenhouses allow you to grow plants and seedlings all year long. They let you get vegetable crops propagated early, before the outdoor temperatures would allow. Tobacco, fruit, flowers, and other sensitive crops do well growing in an indoor greenhouse, and they can then be transplanted outdoors once the summer growing season begins. Greenhouses protect plants from insects, heat and cold. And you can grow tropical plants that would not normally thrive in your local environment. Many gardeners enjoy having and building their own greenhouse. In this guide, we will take a look at some of the best greenhouses you can buy for your home garden.
Greenhouse Plans - Building Your Own GreenhouseHobby greenhouses can be purchased in kit form and built right in your own yard. Some regions require a building permit for green houses, so be sure to check with your city before ordering and building something. However, hobby greenhouses less than 120sf are usually exempt. Start with a visit to GreenHouseMegaStore.com. They sell all kinds of greenhouse kits and supplies - exhaust fans, shutters, circulation fans, electric heaters, ventilation systems, thermostat and humidity controls, insecticides, pots flats and baskets, CO2 generators, fertilizers, hydroponic equipment, etc. The two basic styles of greenhouses are freestanding and lean-to. The lean-to attaches to the side of your home or other building. The skeleton of the greenhouse is normally constructed of aluminum poles with steel or cast-iron fittings and clamps. Frames can be made of metal, wood, or plastic (PVC). For a small hobbyist greenhouse, you might be able to get away with PVC framing, but we recommend the more solid aluminum frames for larger sized houses. You can also increase stability by building them on top of a metal base, which is an option for most greenhouses. Foundations can be as simple as ground stakes to wooden foundations to concrete piers and footings and slabs. Browse the best selling greenhouses here.
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