For the last few years I've used four-shelf plastic mini greenhouses quite successfully. The only problem is that the covers don't seem to last very long before they split and I can never seem to find the right-sized replacement covers. So I'm thinking of investing in an aluminium framed lean-to with polycarbonate glazing. I've found one which would suit my needs (it is the largest I can accommodate) on the following site:
http://www.twowests.co.uk/TwoWestsSite/product/SMLT.htm
I can get 10% off and the postage is £5. Is this a fair price do you think?
G x
Georgie, i am very sure that you will be able to get a better price than that in a DIY store or garden centre, do shop around a bit G. Good luck with it , i am sure someone on here will be able to guide you to a link etc.
Have you not thought of buying a greenhouse ? For a little bit more money you could afford a small one. :)
Well I've tried on Google, Rosebud, but this is the most versatile and suitable one I've seen so far.
I don't have room for a greenhouse, legend, my garden is tiny.
G x
Thats a shame Georgie :(
You could always move your garden into one of my greenhouses, if you like G! ::)
That's a very tempting offer, thanks eric. ;D
G x
Bring your own glass, lot of mine got blown out last week!
I think it looks really neat - you'd get a lot in it with all those shelves - ideal for a small garden & with 10% off not too bad a deal - IMHO :)
Thanks Mary. What I particularly like is the half-length shelves to accommodate taller plants and the opening vents at the top. The last plastic type I bought is about the same size and cost me £30 a couple of years ago. So this would need to last about 9 years to be good value for money.
G x
No idea on price, but you can get 7% off if you go via Quidco, assuming you are not using a cashback site to get the 10%.
http://www.quidco.com/two-wests-elliott/
HTH
hi georgie,
I have a 4 teir mini greenhouse myself and the covers lasted 2 years and i found a replacement for under £10 and i got 2 smaller ones from freecycle that i need to work out how to put together...
Have you though about making your own with wood.
I have a plan in one of my books if you want me to breach copyright and photocopy it for you ;D
Cambourne7
Thanks Hex, I'll look into that.
Hi Cam. In the good old days I was organised and I'd probably have noted down the manufacturer of my last model and ensured that spare covers were available. Now I'm of a certain age even if I did this (and I may well have done) I wouldn't remember where I'd filed away the details! And I've had a look but can't find spare covers that look 'right' for my current model. As for making one, don't make me laugh. I still haven't got around to painting the kitchen since it was totally refitted two years ago! ::)
G x
G - Robert Dyas are really good for the replacement covers for your mini-greenhouse - they do the normal plastic ones and the re-inforced ones as well, with the "gridded" plastic.
My cats took a liking to basking on top of one of mine last year and covered the roof with holes as they dug in. I just fixed some clear bubblewrap inside it. Worked a treat.
Georgie, I am thinking about this one:
http://www.greenfingers.com/superstore/product.asp??dept_id=200360&pf_id=DD2059D
£99, free P&P plus 10% off via quidco as well.
That looks lovely Hex :) I'm feeling quite envious ;)
That looks like a good one if you want something for seed trays alone as from what I can see it doesn't have shelves. I need something that can accommodate seeds I've potted on, cuttings and larger plants which need a frost-free environment over-winter.
G x
Showed my DH who has offered to make me one instead which is great - he is brilliant at these things. We can't have a full size greenhouse without getting planning permission - joys of a conservation area, so struggling for options. Daft thing is we could probably get away with a polytunnel as it is a temporary structure but I don't want to ruin the look of the area.
I need something for seeds, cuttings and toms/aubergines etc but don't want to buy something plasticy if you see what I mean or I would be off to Aldi this week.
You lucky thing. ;D Hope you are going to post a picture when it's finished?
G x