Greenhouses….the very word can evoke images from a grand Victorian style structure in the backyard to a little plastic jobbie you put on your window sill. Many are not aware of the simplicity behind getting and having your own greenhouse, which can also help function as a small storage shed. Multi-functional buildings are the way to go!
So, why bother getting a greenhouse for yourself?
- It’s a lot easier than you think. Most shed companies sell them, and some even include the delivery and the installation in the price. You can have a shed and a greenhouse all in one.
- It’s enjoyable! How fun is it to to select the seeds you want and watch them grow from scratch, resulting in a beautiful crop for yourself? You can do this all year round.
- It’s healthy. You’re eating your own organic vegetables AND having a peaceful place to go and relax. Great for the body and the mind!
- Saves money. By growing your own food, you save money over purchasing at the grocery store. Plus it’s right there at your fingertips, steps from your door.
- Might even be profitable for you. Starting a batch of plants early and not being so dependent on the weather gives you the opportunity to turn out a lot of vegetables or flowers you can turn around and sell at a Farmer’s Market or local booth of some sort.
Getting a greenhouse isn’t a complicated or an expensive project. You just need to find the building you like, and find a spot in the yard where it gets maximum sunlight. Morning sunlight from the east is sufficient for most plants. Just pick a great spot, pick your seeds and greenhouse, and you’re well on your way to an enjoyable and perhaps profitable hobby.
