A controlled environment for tender plants

What year did you install this greenhouse? 2022-23

How would you rate your overall experience with Planta Greenhouses? (Open-ended rating)

What do you grow inside your greenhouse? A variety of tomatoes (especially heritage types), lettuces, mixed greens, Swiss chard, late varieties of spinach, Kale, beets, and onions.

How did your Planta Greenhouse improve your gardening experience? The greenhouse has extended our growing season into late October, providing protection from late frosts. It also protects greens from rabbits and deer, and allows us to work inside away from black flies and mosquitoes.

What was your experience like buying from Planta Greenhouses? We ordered our greenhouse and two roof windows online, and the kit and windows were delivered to a local freight company. Additional windows were ordered for ventilation and arrived promptly. Very happy with the service!

What type of upgrades have you done? Tell us about your most innovative DIY solutions. To prevent shifting in cold temperatures, we dug a trench filled with crushed rock and added a sump pit for water collection. Built raised cedar beds, added humidity control with crushed rock, and installed shelves for tools. Thinking about adding a 12V fan with a solar panel for air/heat exchange.

What’s your favorite thing about your Planta Greenhouse? The ability to enjoy our quiet rural setting and green space.

What do you grow in your greenhouse?
3 varieties of tomatoes, 3 varieties of lettuce, Swiss chard, mustard greens, radishes,2 varieties of beets, and cucumbers.

What other brands did you consider before deciding to go with a Planta Greenhouse?
Looked at one other brand but can’t remember the name now.

How was your online shopping experience like buying from Planta Greenhouses?
It was pretty straightforward with the greenhouse and 2 vent widows delivered on one pallet. Just lately ordered 2 more vent windows.

How did this greenhouse change your gardening experience?
We used to plant outside but were at the mercy of the elements. Now we are in control of the environment for our more tender plants.

What's your favourite thing about the greenhouse?
In inclement weather, we can take a coffee out to the greenhouse and sit and enjoy the warmth and greenery.