A
mini greenhouse is perfect for those who want to garden and grow their favorite flowers, vegetables or herbs and either don’t have the space or don’t want to tend to a larger greenhouse. A
small greenhouse or
cold frame is also a very good way to extend the growing season for plants in a raised bed or small flowerbed as they provide your plants with good cover and protection from the elements in early spring and late fall.
Mini greenhouses are perfect for condo and apartment living as they can be used with a raised bed and light soils and placed on a balcony or platform. You always want to make sure the balcony, platform or other types of decking has a weight rating for the estimated weight of the planter and little green house.
These small greenhouse kits are portable and can be moved and used in many different areas in your yard. It’s a wonderful way to experiment as the seasons change. These inexpensive small greenhouses are also fantastic for getting your kids involved with the process of gardening on a year-round basis. There is nothing like watching the face of a child as their very first seedling breaks through the surface on its way to becoming their very own plant!
If you are just starting to consider a greenhouse, these small ones allow you to ease yourself into the process. But we want to warn you, once you see how easy and wonderful greenhouse gardening is, you’ll want to get a larger size so you can scratch that gardening itch and grow your favorite plants on a year-round basis.
More Greenhouse Resources and Articles
The Greenhouse Gardener Podcast
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