Sometimes it seems like choosing a greenhouse can be a daunting task.  Here are a few pointers to help you make a decision.

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Just like any large project, we embarked on our journey of greenhouse construction not realizing what we were getting ourselves into.  I had done all the research and did all the price shopping and thought we were making the most informed decision that I knew how.  I was in for a bit of a surprise.

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Some people leave their greenhouses unattended in the summertime, simply using them to overwinter frost sensitive plants or to get an earlier start in the spring with seedlings.

The greenhouse need not lie in disuse in the summer with just a few of additions to the climate control.

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Wind is a fierce destructor, but you can win the battle.

Even with a solid greenhouse structure, there are a couple weak spots to keep an eye on.  Common areas for wind damage are the door and vents.  

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With greenhouse temperatures fighting to stay in the nineties with the ventilation fan, it was time to put up the shade cloth.

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The day has finally arrived that the sink was added to the greenhouse.  All of the plumbing has also been rerouted into a more permanent setup.

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Rion offers a line of durable greenhouses and very attractive lines.  The cost seems to be in the middle to the high end of the spectrum depending on the size of greenhouse and, according to their video, assembly is very simple.

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Two materials commonly used as a greenhouse glazing are polycarbonate and Lexan.  This video briefly describes the physical characteristics of polycarbonate and Lexan.

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