Extend the Season with a Hobby Greenhouse
Are you greenhouse dreamin' and greenhouse planning during the off
season?
Outdoor garden enthusiasts anxiously, make that impatiently, await the arrival
of spring. For those of us who really can't wait, there are
garden greenhouses. They come in a variety of sizes, from the big commercial
greenhouses, to home walk in greenhouse, to small hobby greenhouses that
fit on your deck.
One of the most popular styles is the portable greenhouse. Portable greenhouses
set up and take down in minutes. And, they are designed for easy storage
in the off season.
You can design and build your own greenhouse. There are greenhouse plans
available to assist you. However, most gardeners choose to buy an easy to
setup hobby greenhouse kit, or have a professional installer build a walk
in greenhouse.
Benefits:
Are you considering a home greenhouse? If so, the benefits are many:
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Frost protection- light freeze protection too.
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Wind protection- This is really beneficial for young seedlings.
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Save money- harvest crops earlier in the spring and later in the fall when
prices are higher in stores.
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Controlled environment- including pollination control.
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Attractive- a greenhouse really spruces up the appearance of your yard. It
shouts "an avid gardener lives here!"
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The simple fun of it-to an enthusiastic gardener, greenhouses are also a
garden toy. It's something to putter and play with.
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Keeps out animals- no more bunnies and deer munching on your favorite flower
or vegetable.
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Keeps out insects- keeping the greenhouse closed will keep out harmful insects
like squash vine borers. But note, it can also harbor insects that may sneak
in while the greenhouse is left open.
Things to watch out for:
Your greenhouse provides you with many benefits. But there are a couple things
to be watchful of in this enclosed environment.
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First on the list is high humidity- adding a little humidity may be beneficial,
but it can also promote plant disease.
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High temps can cook your plants- left tightly closed on a sunny spring day,
the temperature in your greenhouse can reach levels high enough to kill your
plants.
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Harboring insects- as mentioned earlier, there is a good and a bad here.
A closed environment may keep insects out. But those that sneak in, find
a cozy shelter and thrive.
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Soil dries out more quickly- this is especially true in a raised bed greenhouse
system. Easily rectified, just plan to water more frequently.
Tip: When considering where to locate your hobby greenhouse, look
for a spot in your yard that might afford a bit of a windbreak, yet not shade
your greenhouse too much. While most hobby greenhouses are made of durable
materials, high spring winds can damage them.
Buy Hobby Greenhouses It's the perfect solution for gardeners
who want to extend the season longer in both the spring and fall. These Hobby
Greenhouses are attractive, long lasting and affordable. Pest screens and
insect screens are an available option. Organic gardeners find the pest screens
hard to resist.
DreamHouse Greenhouse
This greenhouse is truely a dream. It's a spacious, walk-in model, with plenty
of room to grow. It's lightweight and compact for storage. Its big enough
for all of your gardening needs. Grow seedlings in optimum conditions, harden
off plants, or raise plants in this dream of a greenhouse. You can overwinter
plants. In milder areas, you or even grow plants over the winter.
Two large screen doors and eight screened vents, provide optimum air circulation
and venting, as needed. This greenhouse is set up in minutes.
You can never outgrow your DreamHouse greenhouse. It is designed to be
expandable, and can grow with your hobby. Around the front and back peaks,
zippers are installed for connecting additional units.
Measures 6.5' High X 8' Wide X 8' Deep.
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