An Indoor Greenhouse is a Year-Round Garden
Do you long to grow hothouse plants but don’t have a back yard? Why not consider an indoor greenhouse. If you live in a condo or apartment, it’s easy to see the attractions of an indoor greenhouse. But even homeowners with large yards are attracted to the idea of an indoor greenhouse.
A real benefit is the lower expense involved. A small indoor greenhouse can be a lot less expensive than building even a basic lean-to structure. It’s really quite easy to build an indoor greenhouse just with materials that you can buy at most home improvement stores.
Or maybe you want an indoor greenhouse, but aren’t interested in building one from scratch. Well, you’re in luck, because you can buy an indoor greenhouse kit. These products are available in an assortment of brands and styles. You can get them at a department store, a garden center, or an online retailer.
Indoor greenhouse kits range from a tiny herb garden that you can keep on your countertop to a kit capable of turning your basement’s shelving unit into a hothouse.
If this isn’t enough to meet your needs, it’s possible to make a basic homemade greenhouse at very little cost. Begin by building a freestanding set of shelves, about 4 shelves in total. You will need to attach it securely to the floor.
Once this is done, you need to provide a means of retaining heat and moisture. You can do this by covering the shelves with plastic wrap, or even an old shower curtain, held together with duct tape. You can provide heat by purchasing heating pads and placing them at the bottom of the greenhouse. Make sure you buy a thermometer so you can measure the temperature regularly.
You can give your plants a humid environment by placing a cup of water in the greenhouse. For their lighting needs, you can use a basic fluorescent lamp. Really, though, you’re better off using a grow light that is especially designed for the greenhouse. A simple light fixture isn’t that expensive.
Next you need some soil-filled containers to set your plants in. Arrange them on the shelves and add some water. Now sit back and admire your do-it-yourself greenhouse that does the job just as well as a kit.
Use these suggestions as a guideline, and throw in some imagination and style. You will most certainly end up with an indoor greenhouse that’s perfect for you, whether you buy or build.
