The Backyard Greenhouse

There is little doubt that a backyard greenhouse extends the range of garden plants and the season in the garden.  This page will focus on the landscaping and general use of these marvelous additions to our gardening.

All of the information here is from my over 30 years or running my own greenhouse business and being in the nursery trade . I've done this commercially as well as from a hobbyist standpoint and will be passing along the practical realities of growing in a greenhouse.  No sales stuff - no theoretical knowledge - just practical tips and hints from my experience.

General Thoughts on the Backyard Greenhouse


Some sales people and marketers have convinced beginning gardeners that an expensive backyard greenhouse will be the way to have gorgeous flowers and vegetables year round.

That by spending a few thousand dollars, horticultural nirvana will be theirs. The harsh reality is that while a few folks adopt their greenhouses, another group simply wastes their money because of unrealistic expectations.

Growing Plants in a Greenhouse

growing plants in a greenhouse Growing plants in a greenhouse and tips to make it more of a success than a chore. There are some key points and they're here in summary form.

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