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Growing => General Gardening => Topic started by: Peggy Sue on February 12, 2009, 10:01

Title: Where to get a greenhouse
Post by: Peggy Sue on February 12, 2009, 10:01

I've been looking for a 4x6 greenehouse and saw a 'bargin' price on one at B*Q.
I've got no experience with greenhouses so the pitfalls are all waiting for me and B*Q have a reputation of being less than helpful so is thai a bargin or should I steer clear?!

I'm guessing there's loads of experience out there....
What should I look out for?

Title: Re: Where to get a greenhouse
Post by: Celtic Eagle on February 12, 2009, 17:51

Hi Peggy Sue

4 X6 will be difficult to keep at a stable temperature a small G/H tends to get hot very quick and is cooled very quicky when you ventilate so the tempyo-yos not good for growing!

For what ypu pay for a bargain 6X 4 I'm guessing it will be plastic frame and cover or plastic cover on steel frame.

If you have the space go at least 6 X 6 ali frame and glass.

HAve alook round on e-bay for a second hand bargain or ask on freecycle

Good luck and keep us all posted

Title: Re: Where to get a greenhouse
Post by: Babstreefern on February 12, 2009, 19:07

Definitely a no-no on plastic greenhouses.  Look on Loot.com.  You can get an 8x4 for less than a £100. 8)

Title: Re: Where to get a greenhouse
Post by: richyrich7 on February 12, 2009, 20:54

Try your local freecycle group or gumtree you may get a freebie  :)

Title: Re: Where to get a greenhouse
Post by: scabs on February 13, 2009, 12:52

Quote from: richyrich7 on February 12, 2009, 20:54

Try your local freecycle group or gumtree you may get a freebie  :)

I did and I did!!  :)

Title: Re: Where to get a greenhouse
Post by: richyrich7 on February 13, 2009, 13:04

Quote from: scabs on February 13, 2009, 12:52

Quote from: richyrich7 on February 12, 2009, 20:54

Try your local freecycle group or gumtree you may get a freebie  :)

I did and I did!!  :)

me too !!  :)

Title: Re: Where to get a greenhouse
Post by: pushrod on February 13, 2009, 23:52

Quote from: Peggy Sue on February 12, 2009, 10:01

I've been looking for a 4x6 greenehouse  

save up and get a bigger one.