Cold frame gardening, as well as poly-tunnels and greenhouses, are all great ways to extend the growing season. They also provide protection from harsh weather conditions such as frost or high winds. You can use these structures to get a head start on your vegetable garden by starting seeds early in the year. This way, …
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There are some greenhouse accessories that are absolutely essential for the proper operation of any greenhouse, whether you use a kit or DIY design. We label these must-have items below “essential“. Then there are accessories that are technically optional but really contribute to an easy and successful greenhouse experience. We call these “optional but highly …
A greenhouse is also called a forcing structure, that is, an artificial environment in which plants are “forced” to grow, despite the harsh outside climate. So, how does a greenhouse work? The minimum requirement for any greenhouse is that it allows warmth and light to enter, providing a microcosm climate favorable to plant growth. But …
If you are looking to buy a new shed, you are going to want to find a good manufacturer. There are many companies that make and manufacture sheds and shed products, so choosing the right one can sometimes be difficult. You need to find a company that is trusted and reliable, and that creates a …
A storage shed is a very important part of any serious gardener’s life. It’s a safe place to keep garden tools, potting benches, hoses, and soil amendments. Adding the right storage shed accessories will help keep things organized, safe, and pleasant to look at. They’ll also make life easier 😉 Best Storage Shed Accessories 1. …
Building your own greenhouse can be an exciting, rewarding, and worthwhile project. For best results, take plenty of time to plan and think about what you need and how best to provide it. We present more specific food for thought on this page for the DIY greenhouse builder. We hope you find it helpful. Dreaming …
Not interested in a greenhouse kit? Determined to do it yourself? We recommend you use Solexx greenhouse covering panels for glazing your DIY greenhouse! Our Beginner’s Guide To Hydroponics is on sale for a short time. Check it out! Solexx Greenhouse Covering If you want to turn your backyard greenhouse into a high-performance structure, you …
We are living in interesting times, and more than ever we need to make sure our family has food on the table. I hope this Solexx greenhouse review is helpful to you, as you decide which greenhouse is best for your family’s needs. Solexx Greenhouse Review SOLEXX greenhouses – why we Love ’em (you will …
Passive solar greenhouse? Hmmm… Aren’t all greenhouses solar? Well, yes, they are. But a passive solar doesn’t use any supplemental heating, like propane, to keep it warm at night. The insulating nature of the greenhouse panels helps hold in heat to some extent. But how on earth could plants survive a cold winter night without …
There are literally dozens of manufacturers who offer greenhouse kits for home use. Most are well designed, quality products. Some, not so great. If you’d love to have a greenhouse, but just don’t have the skills or time to plan and build one from scratch, a kit house is just the thing for you! A …