Greenhouse orientation

Maximize your yield by thoughtfully setting up your greenhouse in the yard. Click here for tips on greenhouse orientation, positioning, and location!

A greenhouse is a necessity for most serious gardeners, and has been for over 700 years when they were first built in the Vatican to preserve tropical plants brought back by explorers. As the poet William Cowper observed, “Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.”

In order to obtain maximum benefit from the sun, the glazing (window wall) of the greenhouse should face nearly due south.

Your greenhouse plans may include a greenhouse, conservatory, cold frame, orangery, glasshouse or polytunnel for your garden this year

A complete guide on how to pick the right greenhouse, what style works best for your climate and more!

When setting up a greenhouse, one of the first things a gardener needs to decide is whether the greenhouse will be a freestanding or an attached greenhouse. A closer look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of each will give a gardener a better idea of which type of greenhouse will best suit his […]

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Zone 4 Gardening, Wisconsin Gardening, Greenhouse, Greenhouse Review

Gardeners often consider including a greenhouse in their dream garden. These classic great for northern garden zones, allowing for lush tropical plants and easy seed starting. You may think that a greenhouse is too expensive or you don't have enough space but with proper planning and expert guidance, a greenhouse is possible! Whether you have always dreamed of having a greenhouse or you are already considering one, there are 7 things you should know before getting started.

A greenhouse often acts as a garden hub, a place to spend time year round. If you’re lucky enough to have space then the ideal orientation for a greenhouse should be so that the ridge runs East to West. That way you can make the most of the sun coming from the South. And with a Cultivar greenhouse your options are increased.