170. Buying a Greenhouse? Ask Yourself These Questions First

I’ve been spending a lot of time in the greenhouse lately, starting tomato, pepper and onion seeds. You don’t have to be a gardener for very long to realize the advantages of having a backyard hobby greenhouse. It's an ideal place to start seeds, get cuttings to root. A greenhouse is also great for overwintering tender plants. We talk with Mark Seibert of Sturdi-Built greenhouses in Oregon about the questions you should ask yourself before purchasing a greenhouse. Originally aired in June of 2020, this primer on greenhouses includes: tips for installing water and electricity ; tips on installing a foundation; flooring ideas; choosing the right door (if you're going to be hauling citrus trees inside for the winter, you'll want a double door); ventilation tips; and, things to consider if you're thinking of a lean-to greenhouse, one that attaches to the side of your house. We’re podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery . And we will do it all in under 30 minutes. Let’s go! Live links, product information, transcripts, and chapters available at the Buzzsprout home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred . https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004629 Pictured: Tudor Greenhouse from Sturdi-Built Links: Subscribe to the free, Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/ Sturdi-Built Greenhouses Greenhouse accessories: Fans Heaters Propagation Mats Grow Lights Greenhouse Benches Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe , at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics • Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred: The Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.com Daily Garden tips and snark on Twitter https://twitter.com/farmerfred The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.com Facebook: "Get Growing with Farmer Fred " Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/ Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on You Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter .