Greenhouses - What to get, what not to get

[Paul D84]

Good morning everyone,

After 4 years I am back as I am finally moving to a house which has a garden big enough to let me enjoy all that they can offer again

I was hoping that someone may be able to assist me in the hunt for a greenhouse, there seem to be so many variations today that I am not sure which are the best to buy, and hopefully there will be people here who have tried and tested some and can suggest one that they feel is a good all rounder.

Thanks

[Martin H]

I treated myself to a Rhino Harvest from Greenhouses Direct. Not the cheapest but great value for money, flawless and very sturdy indeed. I couldn't be happier with it. If you wanted to see them in the flesh their showsite is about an hour from you.

Many years back in my first proper garden I had a Hall's. This did the job but you get what you pay for. If you do go for a low-end one, make sure you get extra ventilation and pay for auto-opening vents, otherwise I guarantee you will forget them one day and cook your plants.

[arpoet]

Ive got an old Halls greenhouse (glass) but this year I bought a rion (Rion Greenhouses. UK Delivery. Rion Greenhouses Range) 6 x 6 twin wall polycarbonate.
Its very sturdy, but not cheap.
I was late getting it erected but the toms have caught up and never looked better.

[Scarlet]

It depends on your budget and circumstances.

As a special gift my OH surprised me with a toughened glass Rhino. My garden is in a windy spot and also attracts kids with football etc and it really is fabulous, stones just bounce of it!

I also have an old greenhouse with horti glass that I was given, this I have to repair every spring. After the winds this year more than 10 panes were smashed.
It costs me £30 and a mornings work to replace them though if I was a bit more of a DIYer I could silicone them in!

But they both do the same job just one is more sturdy than the other!
Personally I'd go for the biggest I could afford...

[Paul D84]

I don't want to be spending silly money but budget isn't too much of an issue, the main problem I am finding is that at 6'4, finding one tall enough is a pain, and with neck issues anyway, bending over all the time is a no no.

[Scarlet]

Look at Rhino then - I'm not sure on the measurements are of mine but it's much taller than most GH I've seen or you could simply lay a couple of courses of bricks / breeze blocks to give you extra head room...you would just have to make a ramp to go in and out.

[veggiechicken]

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