Greenhouses
We can’t all garden year round…unless you have a greenhouse. Gardening all year is possible with the right greenhouse plans and how to garden in them. It’s true that many of the more elegant greenhouses can be costly, so why not get tips for building a greenhouse of your own at half the cost. By using our greenhouse gardening tips, you will find information about greenhouse plans for building a greenhouse that meets all your gardening needs. You will also learn how to grow plants in a greenhouse environment. Keep reading to get started.
Greenhouses
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8 DIY Mini Greenhouse Ideas To Extend Your Growing Season On A Budget
There's no need to invest in an expensive greenhouse with these clever small-scale growing solutions you can build yourself.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Better Greenhouse Cooling: 5 Ways To Keep Plants Happy in the Height Of Summer
Is your greenhouse or glasshouse feeling the heat? We round up the best greenhouse cooling methods you can apply to keep your plants happy as they grow
By Susan Albert
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Maximize A Greenhouse In Summer: Easy Ways To Get More From Indoor Spaces
Greenhouses aren't just for cold weather. Even in summer, your plants will appreciate the protection and optimal growing conditions.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Simple (And Cheap) Plastic Tote Greenhouse For Seed Starting
A plastic tote greenhouse is the easiest way to extend the growing season. Learn how to turn an old tote into a mini greenhouse that's perfect for small spaces.
By Laura Walters
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DIY Greenhouse: How To Build A Simple Greenhouse
A DIY greenhouse takes a bit of planning, but building a greenhouse at home can be rewarding and productive.
By Amy Grant
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Geothermal Greenhouse – A Sustainable Way To Grow Year Round
Learn how to plan for a geothermal heating system for your garden greenhouse that draws warmth up from the ground.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Greenhouse Heating: Learn How To Heat A Greenhouse
Making your season last longer depends on keeping a greenhouse warm in those cold early spring months, as well as later in the fall. This article will help with that, so click here to get started.
By Anne Baley
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Greenhouse Gardening Supplies: What Are Common Supplies For A Greenhouse
When your shiny new greenhouse finally arrives, you're going to need greenhouse gardening supplies. Read this article to discover the most common supplies for a greenhouse.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Using Cold Frames In The Garden: Learn How To Use A Cold Frame
Greenhouses are fantastic but can be quite pricey. The solution: a cold frame (often called the "poor man's greenhouse"). Gardening with cold frames is nothing new; they've been around for generations. They have a number of uses and you can learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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What Is A Hoop House: Tips On Hoop House Gardening
Hoop house gardening is a fantastic and economical way to extend your growing season by weeks or, if you're really committed, all the way through the winter. Learn about hoop house gardening and how to build a hoop greenhouse here.
By Liz Baessler
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Using Cold Frames In Spring: How To Harden Off Seedlings In A Cold Frame
“Hardening off” plants before being moved to their final location not only improves the likelihood of survival but ensures a strong start to the growing season. Learn more about using a cold frame for seedlings to harden off in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Greenhouse Location Guide: Learn Where To Put Your Greenhouse
So you want a greenhouse. A simple enough decision, or so it would seem, but in actuality there are many factors to consider, not the least is where to put your greenhouse. Correct greenhouse placement is likely your most important consideration. This article will help.
By Amy Grant
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Greenhouse Troubleshooting: Learn About Problems With Greenhouse Gardening
Greenhouses are fantastic tools for the enthusiastic grower and extend the garden season well beyond the temperature. That said, there may be any number of greenhouse growing issues to contend with. Regular greenhouse maintenance can help. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Cold Frames For Seedlings: How To Use A Cold Frame In Spring
While many people use cold frames to extend the growing season or harden off seedlings started indoors, you can also use a cold frame to start germinating and sprouting your spring seeds. Learn how to do this in the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Micro Greenhouses: How To Make A Pop Bottle Greenhouse
If you?re looking for a super fun, yet educational, project for the little ones, creating a 2-liter bottle greenhouse fits the bill. Heck, making a soda bottle greenhouse is fun for adults too! Read this article to see how to make a pop bottle greenhouse.
By Amy Grant
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Indoor Greenhouse Garden: Tips For Creating An Indoor Greenhouse
Maintaining a warm environment with sufficient humidity isn’t always easy. Click here to learn ideas on how to make a mini indoor greenhouse garden.
By Amy Grant
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Greenhouse Seed Starting – When To Plant Greenhouse Seeds
Some seeds are finicky and require steady temperatures and a controlled environment to germinate. By starting seeds in a greenhouse, gardeners can provide a stable atmosphere for seeds to germinate and seedlings to grow. Learn more in this article.
By Darcy Larum