As more consumers become concerned about safety of the produce they buy at the supermarket, the popularity of growing your own veggies and fruit is increasing. When you raise your own food you control what sorts of chemicals your plants are exposed to and you can easily “go organic”.
Most growers find it reasonable and convenient to install a greenhouse to extend the growing season and maybe even opt for year-round growing. Many gardeners find that the quickest, easiest way to get a greenhouse is to purchase a greenhouse kit that comes complete and ready to assemble.
Especially for those who are not skilled builders, building a greenhouse from scratch can be an intimidating idea. This is one of the greatest advantages of buying a greenhouse kit; you don’t have to be a skilled builder. All you have to do is follow simple directions and put your greenhouse together.
No matter what design you have in mind for your greenhouse, you will be able to find a greenhouse kit to match your ideal. You can find greenhouse kits at retailers but the best prices are most likely going to be found online. Examples speak louder than rhetoric so let’s take a look at some greenhouses!
- Halls Popular 86 Greenhouse: A traditional, free-standing style greenhouse with a large 8’ x 6’ growing area. It features a single sliding door, aluminum frame gutters, one roof vent and powder coating with double 4mm carbonate walls all for the online price of $1,399 (less fall purchase rebate=$1,199)
- EasyStart Lean-to Greenhouse: If you have little space, a lean-to greenhouse is what you need; the EasyStart is designed to even fit apartment balconies. With a sturdy aluminum frame and twin walled 4mm poly carbonate walls, this UV coated 4’ x 6’ lean-to features one vent window and a sliding door for only $379 (online price) with free shipping in the US.
- Juliana Basic 450 Greenhouse: One of the most popular greenhouse kits ever. This kit is extremely simple to assemble with panels that merely slide into the aluminum frame. It is very durable and comes with all the necessary hardware and a 12 year limited warranty. Its double walls are made of 4mm unbreakable polycarbonate. It features gutters complete with downpipe. 2’ wide slider door and one adjustable vent window. It is tall enough to stand comfortable (6’6” peak) and the walls are 4’ high. This greenhouse is considered the perfect “beginner” greenhouse. You can find it online at the discounted price of only $816 with free shipping and a rebate.
There are no limits to the designs of greenhouses available online; glass, polycarbonate, domes, “pup-up” plastics and the list goes on. If you are in a hurry and on a budget, a greenhouse kit is the best option for you.
