A
Gardener’s Resource, P.O. Box 85072, Tucson, AZ 85754 1-520-792-8023, greenhouseupplies.com, Greenhouse supplies,
greenhouses and more.
Aarons
Creek Farms, 380 Greenhouse Drive, Buffalo Jct., VA
24529, 1-800-487-8502, www.acfplugs.com. Sells
hobby greenhouses including the Gronhäus greenhouse cold frame/greenhouse
product and strawberry plants for greenhouse production.
ACF Greenhouses,
380 Greenhouse Drive, Buffalo Junction, VA 24529, 1-800-487-8502, www.littlegreenhouse.com.
These folks sell a nice variety of different greenhouse kits along with a
full line of accessories and supplies.
I bought a portable hex green house from AFG green house 275 plus shipping
came to a little over 300$
Hex Portable
Greenhouse . This is a really good value... It does take two people to
put up ( the stretching of cover and securing it only) and took about 2 1/2
hours but next time I think it should take less than an hour. It did come
without one tie down that we noticed after we put up ...the MFR sent a new
fabric top out that same day at NO charge and got two days later so all was
well. The flexible metal piece that fits in a sewed loop on the door to give
it stability is very hard to insert and do so completely !!! but other than
that it was a breeze
You need a fairly level ground and I would recommend putting mulch or
insulation around the bottom inside and or out... that is a weak point cold
air can and does get in under the bottom of GH .... the only other weak
point is the straps that loop under the bottom of frame and keep the fabric
in place ARE TOO SHORT ...you really need a vise grips to gab the strap and
attach it to the buckle...... The covering is suppose to have an anti
condensation coating but it WILL drip when it gets hot enough but who really
cares!!!
This is otherwise a terrific buy ... we had hail, 40mph winds ,snow 2" of
heavy rainand a tornado within 3 miles during the first two weeks I had it
...a real torcher test and the GH withstood everything ...I did have to
reattach the straps cause they are TOO short ( as stated) but the GH
withstood everything without a hitch .
You do need a small heater if your like me in a northern area... it got down
to 15 degrees but with a small milk heater it stayed cozy ...and the
screened and zippered vents and door worked well during the day keeping it
from getting too hot... I did have some trouble with the zipper during the
15 degree snow period it was sticky ...very sticky ...but that is not
unusual wit a zipper.
Overall anyone that understands the limitations of a portable GH will be
amazed how nice this GH is and what a bargain it is...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
D. Myers Springfield Illinois
Advance
Greenhouse.Com., 701 N. Duncan Ave. Amite, La. 70422, 1-877-228-0444, www.advancegreenhouses.com.
Carries a wide variety of kit choices. Primarily an internet
company.
American
Greenhouse Kit Company, 4903 Denton, Boise, ID 83706, www.greenhousekit.com,
Carry a wide selection of kits from cold frame to back yard to commercial
sized. They also carry supplies and books. Nice web site, good
selection.
BackYard
Greenhouses, Located in both Windsor, Canada and Detroit Michigan,
1-800-665-6263, www.backyardgreenhouses.com.
This company sells a number of residential greenhouses, lean-to's and pool
enclosures. It appears that their
greenhouses that are constructed with aluminum and tempered glass. They
have free delivery to the Continental U.S. and Canada.
Greenhouses are said to have a "Lifetime Guarantee."
They also have a small list of supplies, accessories unique garden
products and rare and exotic seeds.
B.C.
Greenhouse Builders Ltd. A5-19327-94th Ave, Surrey, BC, Canada V4N4E6
604-882-8408, 1-888-391-4433,
www.bcgreenhouses.com. These guys have been around since 1951! They
sell quality glass and polycarbonate greenhouse kits- most are aluminum
frame types. They also have a fancy conservatory line.
Cedarbuilt
Greenhouses and Solariums, 2625 Daybreak Lane, Abbotsford, BC
Canada, V3G 2W9, 1-604-852-9322
1-604 850-8511, http://cedarbuilt.homestead.com.
As the name implies, they sell greenhouses constructed of cedar. Nice
looking too!
We purchased a
Cedar Built greenhouse several years ago. I have recommended them to
everyone who ever asks. They are a beautiful greenhouse. They are also
very sturdy, we live in Alaska and have heavy snow loads and high winds,
frequently. Our Cedar Built GH has stood up very well to the extremes.
The customer service is excellent, you talk with the owners, the
assembly instructions were well written and we are now purchasing a
second one from Cedar Built. They do come in a zillion pieces, so minor
skill/knowledge with carpentry is helpful. Renee Anchorage, Alaska
Charley’s
Greenhouse Supplies, 17979 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, 1-800-322-4707, www.charleysgreenhouse.com One of the most
complete sources of greenhouse supplies and accessories. Large selection of quality
greenhouses and other products specifically for the home greenhouse. Great informative and
colorful catalog. Great folks!
"I like their solargrow, but it needed a lot
of caulking to keep it from having air leaks" J.D. - Salt Lake City
CropKing,
Inc., 5050 Greenwich Road, Seville, OH 44273 1-330-769-2002, www.cropking.com.
Carries indoor hydroponic kits, greenhouses, lights, growing mediums, books and more for
large and small growers. Hydroponic oriented.
CSI Hobby Greenhouses,
15850 West Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO 80401, 303-273-9085, http://www.myhobbygreenhouse.com
Sells a number of steel framed (galvanized after fabrication),
polycarbonate greenhouses. Reasonably priced!
"The greenhouse seems real sturdy" J.S.
-Denver
Curry's Greenhouses,
Curry Greenhouses P.O. Box 9323 Columbus, Ga. 31908, 1-800-861-1130 www.currygreenhouses.com.
Sells a hobby and commercial quonset and lean-to greenhouse kits. All are
built from galvanized steel and can be covered with poly, fiberglass or
polycarbonate. Will do custom work.
DIY Plastics, http://www.diyplastics.com
& http://www.houseproudconservatories.com
Located in the United Kingdom, they carry a wide range of plastic glazings
and greenhouse kits.
Ecologic Technologies,
www.cloudtops.com P.O. Box 1038, Pasadena, MD 21123-1038
410-431-7106. Offers selections of hobby and commercial grade greenhouse
kits. Installation available nationwide. Also sells misting and fog
systems along with other supplies for growers.
EnviroCept
Greenhouses,
Etc. 8 W. Sunrise PR NW
Benton City, WA 99320,
888-326-8634
www.envirocept.com. Carries a
wide variety of kit greenhouses as well as a broad selection of
supplies.
Everlast
Greenhouses, 3286 Beaver Lake Rd.,
Winfield, British Columbia, Canada, 1-2501766-1588, http://www.everlastgreenhouses.com,
specialize in curved glass parts. Also have a variety of kit greenhouses. Worldwide
shipping, various
glazing choices.
Farm Wholesale Greenhouses, 3740 Brooklake Rd. NE, Salem,
OR 97303, 1-800-825-1925, www.farmwholesale.com.
Sells reasonably priced greenhouses and cold frames using a unique PVC-based
glazing (call for free sample). The framing is also unique using a
combination of PVC pipe and anodized steel. They also sell accessories and
parts.
Four Seasons Sunrooms,
5005 Veteran Memorial Highway, Holbrook, NY 11741, 1-800-368-7732, www.four-seasons-sunrooms.com. Sells
greenhouse kits. Has many local dealerships
Garden Under Glass, 40
Huron Rd., Bellerose, NY 11001,
1-516-775-0866, www.gardenunderglass.com.
Sells greenhouse kits and supplies.
Gardener’s
Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington, VT 05401-2850, 1-800-863-1700, www.gardeners.com.
Carries greenhouses, tools, growing supplies, and more. Update: "We are
no longer selling the Northern Light Greenhouses, but we are the
manufacturer and we do still have parts available for our existing
customers. Call in the Greenhouse dept at 1-800-688-5510 and we'll be
happy to assist you."
"I like my Northern Lights Greenhouse and
seems to be one of the more energy efficient on the market" S.J.
Colorado.
"I am
an owner of a Northern Light Greenhouse. One year old. I just
love my greenhouse. This was one of the worst winters in the North
East in many years. My plants flourished. It was always warm
and cozy. We had to purchase one more tank of bottled gas (50
pounds) more than other winters. I do not have running water but a
40 gallon barrel of water made watering convenient. I filled it up
when needed. I started all my flowers and vegetable plants this
spring. It gets five stars from me" B.W. Orange County NY.
"My cat poked holes in my Northern Light Greenhouse which I fixed
with tape, but I was still disappointed. B.J. in Vermont
"A massive hail storm (2" diameter stones) dented my NL
greenhouse plastic- but I was able to suck the dents out with a heat gun.
Now it is like new. T.T. Wyoming
Glass Hut Greenhouses,
Eugene,
OR, 503 320-3548, Pre-assembled welded frame greenhouses- look
strong! Hurricane force wind tested with 120 MPH warranty, Snow Load:
exceeds Northwest codes by far, delivered fully assembled by technicians who
build them. http://www.glasshut.com.
Glass Structures Limited, PO Box 3222, 296
Irving Street, Framingham MA. 01705-3222,1-508-877-6457,
http://glassstructures.com. Sells greenhouse
kits and Lord & Burnham greenhouse parts, supplies and more. Be sure to
read the reviews for "National Greenhouse Company" below as they sell many
of their products.
Gothic Arch Greenhouses, P. O. Box 1564 (ZN), Mobile, Alabama 36633-1564,
1-334-432-7529, www.gothicarchgreenhouses.com.
Sells
greenhouse kits and supplies.
The Greenhouse
Connection, 800-474-1464,
www.greenhouseconnection.com.
Distributor of traditional English hobby greenhouses, and Halls Garden
Products Ltd. of England. They have created a network of local independent
garden centers, nurseries, mail-order garden and seed catalogs, and
greenhouse supply companies located throughout the Pacific Northwest and
Intermountain states that sell their product. Informative web site.
"Last year I
purchased a Hall's greenhouse kit. It is 12x8x8, & has twinwall
polycarbonate glazing. The kit was very easy to assemble, and has performed
as advertised. I live in northeast Ohio. Therefore I insulated with 1/4"
bubble wrap, and I heat with a small propane heater, and a supplemental
electric heater when the temperature is is the 0 to 10 degree range.
Frankly I have had more trouble with the propane heater than anything else.
So far so good."
Growing
Spaces, P.O. Box 5518, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147,
1-800-753-9333. www.growingspaces.com.
These folks specialize in quality, solar heated dome greenhouses. They have
varying sizes and prices from which to choose.
Harbor Freight Tools,
www.harborfrieght.com, Offers lower cost greenhouses.
"I erected a harbor
freight last year I think the instructions were written by a 2 year old
parts did not fit properly and were not marked. It will not hold heat at
night even at 40 degree outside temp. the heater runs all the time.I guess
for the money it is a good cold frame. Buyer Beware stay away from
merchandise that is made in China no matter what American name is on the
box." Tom, upstate NY
"We
bought two of the Harbor Freight 10 x12 greenhouses last year. We really
haven't used them because we can't keep the panels from being blown away in
the wind. We added extra clips to the panels but that didn't seem to help.
After the last storm, about half the panels blew out of both greenhouses and
we found the door panels from one of the greenhouses laying on the ground,
frame and all. We've also noticed that the panels are not holding up to the
sun. The ones that were on the roof are yellowing and brittle. They are
definitely not the same quality of panels that are in my portable cold
frame. It was made by a quality manufacturer, is over 3 years old and the
panels are still in great shape. We are going to try to reinforce the Harbor
Freight greenhouses and screw down the panels, as recommended in some of the
postings on the internet. I don't know what we will do about the
deteriorating panels. We will probably end up replacing them with quality
panels, at least on the roof where the major sun damage is taking place.
All in all, we would say "buyer beware: you get what you pay for". If we
had it to do over again, we would pay a little more and get something that
would hold up better."
K.M.
Hobby
Gardens, P.O. Box 193, New
London, New Hampshire 03257, 1-603-927-4283, www.hobbygardens.com. Sells
greenhouse kits and supplies.
Home Harvest Garden Supply, Inc.,
995 Potosi Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327, 1-800-348-4769, 717-235-6653
http://HomeHarvest.com. Sells a wide variety of hobby greenhouse kits
and cold frames including the Sunshine greenhouse. They also carry a good
selection of supplies.
Hoop
House Sructures, 1358 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664, 1-800-760-5192, www.hoophouse.com. Sells greenhouse kits and more.
Imperial Systems Inc. Solar Optic Greenhouse,8312 Purvis
Summerland, British Columbia, V0H 1Z0, Canada, 1-250-494-3226
http://www.solaropticgreenhouse.com.
manufactures a fiberglass greenhouse that is modular, and it's length can be
easily extended. The greenhouse is guaranteed against breakdown for 20
years.
International Greenhouse Company,
13 Market Street, Sidell, IL 61876 USA 1-888-281-9337,
http://www.igcusa.com. Carries a wide selection of greenhouses starting with low-cost hobby kits,
to medium priced kits and a good selection of commercial sized
greenhouses. Also has a wide selection of greenhouse supplies.
Jacobs Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd., 371 Talbot Road, Delhi, Ontario, Canada N4B 2A1 www.jacobsgreenhouse.com. Sells greenhouse
kits and more.
Janco Greenhouses, 93990
Davis Avenue, Laurel, MD 200723,
1-800-323-6933, www.jancoinc.com. Sells greenhouse
kits, supplies, and more.
Juliana Greenhouses, 960 Lone Oak
Rd. Suite 114A, Eagan, MN, 1-800-576-5618.
www.julianaamerica.com. American
distributor for Juliana greenhouses, one of
the leading European manufactures of hobby greenhouses. These are sturdy,
well built products
National Greenhouse Co., 10983 Leroy Drive,
Northglenn, CO 80233, 1-800-303-1543, www.nationalgreenhouse.com
. They offer polycarbonate and glass structures that include curved roof and
attached options. They also offer some accessories. National Greenhouse
Co. is owned by the large commercial manufacturer, Nexus Greenhouse
Company, www.nexuscorp.com.
"I own a 20 x 23 tempered glass Grand Hideaway from
National Greenhouse Company. I purchased through Glass Structures Limited.
The service through Glass Structures was good. I asked for spec sheets
ahead of time so that I could build the knee wall, and they were promptly
sent. After the GH was built I retrofitted some systems that required a few
extra aluminum pieces and they were also promptly sent. The greenhouse went
together without a hitch. The directions were good, and they included a
helpful glossary. There were only perhaps a half dozen holes in the entire
structure that were not drilled, but even those were marked and so drilling
those holes was no big deal. The greenhouse is beautiful.
My only complaint about this greenhouse (and I
don’t know that this not a problem with many greenhouse kits) is that the
sill plate has a one inch lip which causes the sill to act as a gutter and
collect condensation in the winter."
Tom, Missouri
www.mynewgreenhouse.com Also
carries greenhouses manufactured by the National Greenhouse Co. (Nexus).
North Country Creative
Structures, Route 197, RD# 1 Box 1060B, Argyle, New York 12809, 1-800-833-2300, www.sunroomliving.com. Sells Greenhouse kits,
supplies and more.
Northern
Greenhouse Sales, Box 42, Neche, ND 58265, 1-204-327-5540. These folks specialize in
woven polyethylene glazing. They also carry greenhouse building supplies and
more.
Rion
Prestige Greenhouse- Reader comment:
"I put up a 8x16 Rion Prestige greenhouse last year. It blew to bits in the
first winter storm. Totally unsuitable for Canadian conditions. They (the
company that sold it to me) basically ignored my warranty claim. $4000 down
the drain. Beware!" D.H.
Siebring, http://www.commercial-greenhouse-equipment.com
Siebring manufactures greenhouse and agricultural equipment including
heaters and furnaces, portable sprayers, high pressure washers, greenhouse,
carts, soil sterilization systems, and custom manufactured equipment.
Equipment seems more geared to larger commercial operations.
Solar Components Corp.,
121 Valley St., Manchester, NH 03103, 1-603-668-8186, www.solar-components.com. Specialize in
glazing, greenhouse kits, and environmental control systems for greenhouses and sunrooms.
Also one of the few companies (if not the only) to carry fiberglass water containers
(tubes) for thermal mass and aquaculture.
 Solexx greenhouse & Panels, 3740 Brooklake Rd. NE, Salem,
OR 97303, 1-877-476-5399, www.solexx.com.
Sells very reasonably priced greenhouses and cold frames using a unique and
proprietary PVC-based
glazing (call for free sample). This glazing is very unique among kits and
is comparable to polycarbonate. The framing is also unique using a
combination of PVC pipe and anodized steel. They also sell accessories and
parts. Shane Smith says that they are good people to do business with.
Sturdi-built Greenhouses,
11304 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Portland OR 97219, 1-800-334-4115,
www.sturdi-built.com. Sells greenhouse
kits and supplies.
Sundance Supply,
www.sundancesupply.com. Sells
polycarbonate, trim components, glazing systems and shade cloth, for
Build-It-Yourself greenhouses, sunrooms and solariums. Extensive how-to
information on their web site. This is an Internet catalog only and often
has great prices along with one of the best interactive sites for
calculating your needs. Easy ordering!!!
"Great prices on polycarbonate!"
F.G. Kansas
Sunglo East Greenhouses,12763
Bradwell Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171, 1-800-941-5166, www.sungloeast.com. Sells greenhouse kits,
supplies and more.
Sunglo, 214 21st
SE Auburn, WA 98002, 1-800-647-0606, www.sunglogreenhouses.com. Hobby
greenhouse manufacturer.
SunPorch
Structures, 495
Post Rd., East, Westport CT 06880, 1-203-454-0040. www.sunporch.comThese guys sell a neat kit that converts from a screened-in porch to a
sun room/greenhouse.
 Sunshine
Greenhouse, PO
Box 2068, Longview, WA 98632-8190, 888-272-9333,
www.sunshinegreenhouse.com . Sells both
redwood (see to the right)
and aluminum framed greenhouse kits, "largest domestic manufacturer of quality
greenhouse kits," growing
supplies and more.
Have been in the business a long time- good people!
Texas
Greenhouse Company, 2524 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107 1-800-227-5447, www.texasgreenhouse.com. Sells greenhouse kits,
accessories and more.
COMMENT: "I ordered a 20' X 30' aluminum greenhouse with one
gable end from Texas Greenhouse Company for $12,727, including
the 10% discount for prepayment on April 12, 2001. The delivery
date was scheduled for around July 15, 20001. I decided to use
them because I live only four hours west on IH 20 from their
plant. I hired a contractor to build a concrete foundation &
brick store room to be attached to the greenhouse, using the
delivery date time frame. I called a week before the due date. I
was asked, "Who are you? What did you order? When did you order
it?" "Someone will call back with answers." Two days pasted and
I called again. "Who is this", "When was it ordered". They were
running behind and it would be two weeks late (end of July). Of
course, my contractor would be ready in a few days. I had
budgeted over runs, so paying the contractor to play golf for a
week or two, instead of losing him would be ok. I called them a
week before the due date, but neither Eddie nor Sharon would
return my calls. The receptionist was very nice, I wonder how
her middle child is doing? Finally, after threatening legal
action, and refusing to pay the $1900.00 delivery charge (so
much for the 10% discount), the greenhouse arrived around August
20th. With the cost over runs, I had to let my contractor go
after helping him construct the frame. The construction
directions weren't in Japanese, but almost. My wife, bless her
heart, help me tape and put in each "pain" of glass in the
blazing West Texas heat. I got over my fear of heights, my wife
got a new car, and no one in two counties can beat my contractor
at a game of golf.
Conclusion: Perhaps, Texas Greenhouse caters to the clients that
have them construct the greenhouse. I certainly wouldn't know.
The product is A+. The customer service is F-. If your looking
for a greenhouse to put together yourself, my advice is to
continue your search."
Ronnie Rainey ronnierainey@aol.com
Turner
Greenhouses, P.O. Box 1260, Highway 117 South, Goldsboro, NC 27533-1260,
1-800-672-4770, www.turnergreenhouses.com.
Sells greenhouse kits, growing supplies and more.
Ventura Sunrooms, 8274
Quincy St., Ventura, CA 93004, 1-800-747-3324, www.sunroom.com.
Sells greenhouse kits and supplies.
Vermont Sun Structures, Walker
Hill Rd. Williston, VT 05495, 802-879-6645.
http://pss.uvm.edu/pd/vtsun/index.htm I know the owner, Dennis Bates, and
would trust him with my life! So you can't go wrong with this company,
especially if you live in the northeast U.S. They utilize post and beam
construction, an aluminum glazing system, and state-of-the art glass to build
sunrooms with a special emphasis on energy efficiency and comfort. Look at the
built-in details for longevity in northeastern climates.
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I
am excited about a new product called the Grönhaus greenhouse which is a
low-cost, high quality portable greenhouse/cold frame that uses tent technology.
The Grönhaus is perfect for extending the growing season and for
newcomers who are wondering if greenhouse gardening is for them without make a
large cash outlay (the Grönhaus sells for around 200 to 350 dollars
depending upon the type of unit- there are around 5 types from small cold frames
to walk in structures). The Grönhaus is
among the highest quality product of all the portable greenhouses that I have
seen.