The Garden Shedde

I was recently asked what greenhouse would meet the following criteria; good for someone just starting out; small enough to fit in a backyard and still not take it totally over; a great known brand with good reviews; and affordable.  It didn’t take me long at all to respond with the Rion 6 x 8 Silverline Greenhouse!  It meets every one of the criteria with flying colors and is a great greenhouse to learn the art of greenhouse gardening.  The only problem you may have is it won’t be big enough after you get going.

Of course there are starter greenhouses that are larger and those that are even more inexpensive and are smaller, if you need a mini grow house.  If you are looking for a larger starter greenhouse there are plenty of those to choose from.  Just make sure you get a greenhouse that is suitable to your area.  One of the two biggest mistakes that are made when purchasing or building a green house is not getting one big enough or not buying one with good insulation values.  If you do a little research before you buy, you should be okay!

You wouldn’t think, growing up on a farm, that we would have greenhouse, much less two greenhouses.  After all, most of what my family grew was cotton, wheat and sunflowers; yes, I said sunflowers!  But none of these were grown in the greenhouses.  The mini greenhouse was what my grandmother called a “starter” greenhouse and was were she planted seeds and would start the plants whether she would plant them in her garden around back or move them into the larger greenhouse.

That sometimes was a hard call and other times easy.  But most of the time she would split the seedlings between the garden and the greenhouse and made sure if anything got to the garden plants she had backups in the greenhouse.  I often wondered why she didn’t call the larger greenhouse the “back-up” greenhouse.  Maybe it’s because what she really loved to do was grow orchids in that greenhouse and grow orchids she did.  But I learned the value of having a small greenhouse to start plants from seed and I am so glad I paid attention!

The greatest thing about decorating your outdoor space is the way you choose to accent your furniture pieces.  Some people like to stay consistent with the type of furniture and accents, i.e. all wood planters with wood furniture.  However, it may be fun to mix and match a bit.

Think about mixing natural elements to build the entire space.  If you have wrought iron furniture, get some wood and stone elements in the mix whether they are planters, window boxes, candle holders or patio flooring or decking.  There is such a variety of options these days to choose from for both garden and patio furniture.

Another growing trend is concrete work.  There are some fantastic concrete stains and stamps that can be done to enhance your outdoor space as well as birdbaths and planters that are beautifully done.  If you also have a shed, greenhouse, arbor or pergola, think about how to accent these outdoor structures with wind chimes, trellis’, flowers and planters and window boxes. 

You will find this a fun and exciting way to add enjoyment to your yard.  Accents can be used to soften up hard edges of masculine up a very feminine yard or visa versa.  You can always place planters with lovely blooms as accent pieces around your outdoor furniture and bring the beauty of your garden to your patio and oh the smell…

In my backyard, among my hydrangeas and sunflowers sits my greenhouse. I do not know what I would do without it. It has truly been a lifesaver throughout many years; not only for my plants, but for me as well. It is a small greenhouse, no bigger than your typical gardening shed, but the work it does is huge.

In the winter, I put my plants in there to keep them from the certain death they would incur when the frost hits. It is so handy to have a place specifically for my plants to go that is the perfect environment for them to continue to grow and flourish. Not only is it useful in the winter but also is a great necessity year round.

I use my greenhouse year round, including the summer. My fruits and vegetables thrive in the moist humidity it provides. Can you imagine walking out your back door and picking fresh tomatoes and strawberries? It is really quite a luxury that I enjoy. A greenhouse is a must for a garden enthusiast; I know my life would be quite different if I did not have mine.

A greenhouse is a structure that normally has a glass or plastic roof and sometimes glass or plastic walls that cause the air to it heat up due to incoming solar radiation from the sun. This keeps the plants warm as well as other things inside the building.

Backyard greenhouses are a great deal of fun and a great value for your money. Most backyard greenhouse kits require no permanent foundation and can be set up quickly in your yard. Make sure you get a greenhouses kit that can be put together without the need to hire a contractor as this will both save you money and give your entire family a fun DYI project!

Greenhouses have vents to move fresh air in and around the inside of the greenhouse to facilitate healthy plants. Make sure you have the needed supplies and accessories to make your greenhouse experience a pleasant one.