Greenhouse or Garden Shed

Can you use a garden shed as a greenhouse? Why would you even want a greenhouse? If you are starting your own garden, a greenhouse is a great place to begin. Greenhouses can provide many things that help create a successful and thriving garden.

Why have a greenhouse shed?

You can create a custom climate with a greenhouse shed right in your yard. Give your plants, veggies, herbs, and fruit the perfect climate to flourish. You can extend your growing season with a greenhouse. Whether you choose the natural approach or you heat by way of electricity and fuel…despite those cold winters, you will be able to grow right through them. You can Grow plants and food that don’t otherwise exist in your area/climate. Do you enjoy foods and plants from various parts of the world? With a greenhouse, you can create a home for plants from all different types of ecosystems. Lastly, you can protect your garden from the weather. Mother nature can get pretty crazy at times. It is always good to have an extra layer of protection around your plants.

The work you put into it

You get out of it what you put into it. Greenhouses are unfortunately not magic boxes that you put seeds into to make huge plants. You are the gardener! You still need to steward your garden well for things to grow well. Greenhouses give you the perfect place to do that, but you still need to spend the time! The cost of a prefab greenhouse shed is evidently more than just planting a garden outside. If you are just starting to grow, or just beginning the journey of gardening, it may not be wise to buy a greenhouse before you even know if you enjoy the process. Heating a greenhouse is done in a few methods, each one being an additional step of owning a greenhouse. If you want the ability to grow all year, every year, you will need to heat your prefab greenhouse shed.