You might not remember the old style greenhouses but they were kind of ugly, at least the ones I saw growing up in West Texas.  It seemed like they were built out of scrap lumber and covered with plastic that would rip and tear away each winter and flap around in the wind until ripping completely off; or ripping to shreds right before they were repaired with another piece of plastic and continue the cycle into the following year. 

Well I can tell you how much today’s garden greenhouses and garden greenhouse kits are a far cry from the old wooden ones built with the flimsy plastic wrap.  In fact, the greenhouse of today is made of superior materials that are lighter than wood, stronger than the plastic sheeting and plenty sturdy due to the advanced tie-down anchor systems available.  They are tested for wind and snow load capabilities and come in an array of shapes and sizes perfect for the beginner to the master gardener.  And to top it off, they are really nice looking and visually add to any yard.

You can purchase a greenhouse kit and still get the satisfaction of building it and putting it together.  If you like the clear, see-through kind, you can get it with 8mm clear triple-wall polycarbonate covering that gives you protection but still allows you a clear unobstructed view.  If you favor the diffused lighting that gives you optimum plant growth, you can get a green house with the polyethylene blended covering; all of which come ready to put up and will take about a day and a couple of people to do so.

You can also tailor your greenhouse to the climate and environment you live in to include coolers and fans, venting and heaters and other greenhouse supplies from seedling starters to lighting kits.  There’s no longer any excuse to not have at least a small greenhouse to grow some of your own fresh vegetables and herbs on a year round basis.  This alone will cut down on carbon emissions and some of the food tainting issues the US has had to deal with in the recent past. 

You can fill your backyard greenhouse with fruits and produce to annuals and perennials any time you want to and are no longer limited to what season we’re in.  Having a garden greenhouse just makes since these days because they add value to your home and family and there is no better way to spend time together with those you love than playing in the dirt.