I feel like there comes a time in every plant parent's life when we start to get really curious and excited about having a dedicated space for all of our plants. If you are an outdoor gardener, the promise of a greenhouse for seed starts and overwintering plants is even more promising! I’ve had several different moments in life where I’ve Googled greenhouse kits but never crossed the finish line due to the overwhelming and somewhat intimidating aspect of installing them properly (and the price tag). Hopefully, this episode will set you up for success if you feel like you’re ready to take the leap of installing a greenhouse!
In this episode, we learn:
- [11:35] Things to consider before planning a greenhouse
- [12:28] Why do you need a license for your personal greenhouse?
- [15:00] What direction should a greenhouse face?
- [16:44] Pros and cons of different greenhouse materials
- [20:29] DIY greenhouse vs greenhouse kit
- [25:07] What to consider for your greenhouse flooring
- [30:52] Different types of greenhouses and ventilation settings
- [33:08] How to calculate greenhouse heating and ventilation requirements
- [34:31] Different types of fans and vents for greenhouse ventilation
- [39:16] How much does a good beginner greenhouse cost?
- [43:37] How greenhouses help in pest control and management
- [45:45] Troubleshooting greenhouse ventilation and humidity issues
- [46:40] What is the ideal temperature for a greenhouse?
- [50:12] Greenhouse #1: Amy’s apartment-deck greenhouse in cold Massachusetts
- [53:27] Greenhouse #2: Tiffany’s indoor greenhouse for 200+ plants
- [59:28] Greenhouse #3: Kristin’s fully-customized permanent greenhouse from a kit
- [01:05:48] Greenhouse #4: Eric’s Instagrammable East Nash Greenhouse with recycled windows
Mentioned in our conversation:
- Patrick's other blogs: Sublime Succulents & Self-Sustaining Ecosystem
- Domino Magazine article: How a Stylist DIY-ed Her Dream Greenhouse From a Prefab Kit
Interested to learn more about greenhouses?
Check out the full show notes and blog for the best beginner tips!
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Kristin / Tending West: Instagram | Newsletter | Website
Tiffany / plantmahmah: Instagram | Email
Amy Lefavour: Instagram
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