Section №03 ·The greenhouse index

Greenhouses

Extend your growing season with a small greenhouse. Kits, heating, and setup guides.

5 field guides

Best Mini Greenhouse for a Backyard or Patio
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Best Mini Greenhouse for a Backyard or Patio

The best mini greenhouses for a small yard or patio. Compact shelf units and pop-up walk-in tunnels, plus the one setup mistake that wrecks them.

By Tom Bennett · Jun 17 →

Vegetable beds on both sides of a path inside a greenhouse
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Best Greenhouse Kits for Small Backyards

Six exact greenhouse kits for small backyards, compared by outside footprint and wind rating, plus which type and size fits and how to site and anchor one.

By Tom Bennett · May 19 →

Lean-To vs Freestanding Greenhouse: Which Is Better?
№ 03 ·Greenhouses

Lean-To vs Freestanding Greenhouse: Which Is Better?

Honest comparison of lean-to and freestanding greenhouses, with a clear recommendation for most beginners.

Beginner Moderate to High

By Tom Bennett · Mar 26 →

How to Heat a Small Greenhouse Without Breaking the Bank
№ 04 ·Greenhouses

How to Heat a Small Greenhouse Without Breaking the Bank

Ranked heating strategies from free to cheap, so you can keep your greenhouse warm without running up the electric bill.

Intermediate Free to Moderate

By Tom Bennett · Mar 12 →

A sunlit greenhouse with potted plants lined up on shelves
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How Much Does a Small Greenhouse Cost? Kit vs. DIY

What drives small greenhouse cost, how kit vs DIY compares, and the hidden costs to budget for before you buy.

By Tom Bennett · Jun 16 →