Dose anybody know of a good quality low cost green house? - Orchid Board

neb · #1 08-02-2009, 09:51 PM

I am looking to buy a greenhouse and was wondering if any body had any suggestions. I know I will need a lot of floor space to house both the orchids and the bromeliads. I have seen one on the harbor freight web site - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
But I don't know what quality of construction it is. I don't mind one that is a lot of work to construct as long as it has plenty of room and will last a long time.

billc · #2 08-03-2009, 08:08 AM

There's a bunch of folks here with greenhouses, hopefully they will share their stories.(Or you could read through the threads) You might want to check out Charlies Greenhouses, a friend of mine did a ton of searching and wound up buying one of theirs.
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Bill

Jerry Delaney · #3 08-04-2009, 02:39 AM

Since you are out east, you might take a look at Turner.

Ranchnanny · #4 08-04-2009, 03:02 AM

SunGlo makes a great greenhouse.

Sheridan

dounoharm · #5 08-04-2009, 08:59 AM

i love my greenhouse from farmtec....i got the 12x24 model of the backyard pro....its as small as i would care to work in....smaller is more difficult to heat and cool and keep a steady temp of both....the one you are looking at at harbor freight has a nice tall ceiling which will help keep the temp cooler down below where the plants are....lots to consider, talk it over good, you will be in it for a long time....

SP2340 · #6 08-04-2009, 07:42 PM

You buy a cold frame like the one on the link below and add your own film... depending on how much light you want. I think It's cheap relative the the size your getting.

16 Windjammer Cold Frame - Greenhouse Megastore has everything you need to build, equip, and maintain a commercial, hobby, school or institutional greenhouse.

neb · #7 08-09-2009, 12:07 AM

Thanks to everyone for the input. I still have much to think about.

Ray · #8 08-09-2009, 11:13 AM

I agree with Jerry on Turner. A great value for the cost, and as they're just up in Goldsboro NC, you could probably take a pickup and avoid the minimal freight cost altogether.

My GH is a Turner, and they were happy to modify the structure to the needs of my sloped lot - the right front corner is about 6" above grade, the left rear is almost 5'! I have a level foundation, but they "dropped" he position of the door to fit in an opening in the foundation - no extra cost, even though it required more structural parts and covering to fill in the space above.

This is their photo, not mine:

Greenhouse Kits, Hobby Greenhouses, Greenhouse Accessories : Turner Greenhouses, Quality, Affordable Greenhouses, Dedicated to Customer Service

NAgreenhouse · #9 10-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Neb - I check out the Harbor Freight Greenhouse. Interesting structure. I also called Customer Service which was a guy in India (call center). The polycarbonate panels are only 4mm thick. Depending on where you live, that's really thin (3/16") and won't give you much insulation value. I would recommend 10mm. Yes, their a little more expensive, but you'll be thankful for that when it gets cold at night, unless you live in Phoenix or Miami.

I have a 10mm 8' x 14' x 7' 6" greenhouse and I live in Colorado. Keeps the plants warm at 10 above zero with a 10,000 BTU heater.

Anyway, good luck. You can email me at chuckcory81621@yahoo.com if you'd like the source for the greenhouse I have. It's really great!