Buying guides

Greenhouse buying guides

Six straight answers to the questions every first greenhouse raises, written by Megan Hollis with real prices and specs.

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Budget · 5 min read

How much does a greenhouse cost? Real 2026 kit prices

Thirteen real kit prices, what you get per square foot, and the extras nobody puts in the headline price.

Setup · 5 min read

A greenhouse is only as good as what it stands on. Here is what each kit includes and how to build the rest.

Growing · 5 min read

A greenhouse overheats long before it gets too cold. Here is how to keep the air moving, kit by kit.

Comparison · 5 min read

Glass looks wonderful. Twin-wall polycarbonate keeps plants warmer for less. Here is how to choose.

Winter · 5 min read

The cheapest heat is the heat you keep. Start with the panels, then add the heater.

Planning · 5 min read

Everyone says it a year later: "I should have bought the bigger one." Here is how to get it right the first time.