In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 01:55:40 -0500, Katra
> > wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > sf > wrote:
> >
> > > On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 11:19:20 -0500, Katra
> > > > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > > Now that I've found a source for cheap greenhouses,
> > >
> > > How cheap is cheap and what's their website? There are
> > > others here (like me) who would like an inexpensive
> > > greenhouse... but not for raising snails.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > $270.00 for an 8' x 8' "portable" greenhouse.
> > They are not nearly as flimsy as they look in the picture.
> > The two that I have up have already weathered one very bad storm with
> > high winds with no damage. :-)
> >
> > I'm VERY pleased with them!
> >
> > Here is the website:
> >
> > http://www.propools.com/cgi-bin/Soft.../greenhouses/d
> > reamhouse.htm?E+scstore
> >
> Ugh... that line wrapped - try http://tinyurl.com/2ss4f

Sorry. :-) I do normally use tinyURL's. ;-)
I was tired and did not think about it. <sigh>

>
> You made me look.... here's a similar site
> http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/eazy.shtml

Yay! Same price too! My site had free shipping. Did this one?

>
> > They go up in about 30 minutes, including the inside poles. They are
> > really just a glorified tent, but they DO have a 3 year warantee! They
> > stake down with 12 18" stakes and have extra stakes and ropes for
> > tiedowns if you feel you need them.
> >
> I like the looks of their StarterHouse!

Too small!!!!! :-)
With the shelving I put in, I have about 64 square feet of growing
space, plus some extra on the floor. I put my Jeruselem artichokes
directely into the ground inside of the greenhouse to protect them from
rodents.

>
> > They are wonderful. I'm finally able to do some stuff I've never been
> > able to do before as far as propagation goes, and have bought a few
> > tropical plants that I've always wanted and not been able to keep
> > before. There is noplace suitable inside my home for tropical plants. :-(
> >
> Greenhouses are wonderful things! When I was young, my
> mother was an orchid fanatic.

Cool! :-) Orchids are SO pretty! I'm considering getting at least one of
them next time they appear in the stores.

> We lived in Michigan at the
> time and my dad built an 8 x 10 greenhouse for her which
> opened off the kitchen. He built the foundation and put up
> an aluminum frame (I was a kid and don't know what metal it
> really was) with glass walls and a crank ventilation system
> which impressed me no end.

Sounds marvelous! I just knew we'd never get around to erecting a solid
one, so these were a good, quick compromise. They have a 3 year warantee
too.

>
> <sigh> I'm still dreaming of a greenhouse or solarium
> addition to my own home.

All in good time...
So, are you considering trying one of these?

K.

>
>
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