Choosing a Greenhouse

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The step-by-step plans for building your own greenhouse are available on MOTHER'S Bookshelf, page 129 in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS February/March 2003 issue.
The step-by-step plans for building your own greenhouse are available on MOTHER'S Bookshelf, page 129 in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS February/March 2003 issue.
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Choosing a greenhouse takes some thought when deciding on the greenhouse size and the type of crops you want to grow.
Choosing a greenhouse takes some thought when deciding on the greenhouse size and the type of crops you want to grow.
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This 8x12-foot Cambridge greenhouse features tempered glass and sells about $1,700.
This 8x12-foot Cambridge greenhouse features tempered glass and sells about $1,700.

Learn what is important when choosing a greenhouse to grow your crops

Grow food for the table — and the spirit — any time of year.

Choosing a greenhouse: What gardener doesn’t dream of having a greenhouse? Dozens of greenhouse kits can be found on the market, or you can build your own from scratch (see “Building a Hoophouse”). Either way, you’ll have a warm, fragrant place to play and plenty of fresh food and flowers right through the winter.

Prices on greenhouse kits vary widely, depending upon the type of glazing provided. Kits with polyethylene film can cost less than $200, while a kit using much more durable and better-insulating polycarbonate can cost $4,000. Here’s what you need to know before you buy or build, including a detailed discussion of various glazing options.

Glazing Greenhouses

  • Published on Feb 1, 2003
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