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How to Prepare Your Greenhouse for Winter: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

How to Prepare Your Greenhouse for Winter: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare your greenhouse for winter with this complete step-by-step guide. Learn how to clean, insulate, heat, and protect your plants from frost while maintaining airflow and efficiency. Keep your greenhouse thriving all season long with simple winterizing tips and cold-weather growing advice.

Vegetables to Grow in Late Summer: Greenhouse Planting Guide

Vegetables to Grow in Late Summer: Greenhouse Planting Guide

Late summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your harvest. With a greenhouse, you can plant leafy greens, root crops, brassicas, beans, and herbs that thrive in cooler conditions. This guide shares the best vegetables to grow in late summer and tips on soil prep, climate control, and season extenders to keep your harvest going strong well into fall.

When to Remove Shade Cloth from Your Greenhouse: A Complete Guide

When to Remove Shade Cloth from Your Greenhouse: A Complete Guide

Knowing when to remove your greenhouse shade cloth is key to healthy fall crops. This guide explains the best timing by climate zone, signs your plants need more light, and step-by-step tips for safe removal and transition. Keep your greenhouse thriving from summer heat to autumn growth.

How to Grow Mushrooms in a Greenhouse: Everything You Need to Know

How to Grow Mushrooms in a Greenhouse: Everything You Need to Know

Growing mushrooms in a greenhouse is a rewarding and surprisingly simple project, especially when you’re already passionate about sustainable, year...
Top 10 Crops to Grow in a Greenhouse This Summer (And How to Maximize Yields)

Top 10 Crops to Grow in a Greenhouse This Summer (And How to Maximize Yields)

Summer offers greenhouse growers ideal conditions for strong growth. Plants can thrive quickly in the proper setup with longer days, warm temperatu...
How to Start Growing Vegetables in a Greenhouse During Winter

How to Start Growing Vegetables in a Greenhouse During Winter

Are you dreaming of fresh, homegrown vegetables even when the frost settles outside?  Winter gardening in a greenhouse makes this possible, offerin...
Greenhouse Winter Gardening Tips From Our Alaskan Customers

Greenhouse Winter Gardening Tips From Our Alaskan Customers

Discover how Alaskan gardeners keep their greenhouses thriving through extreme winters. From smart insulation hacks and passive solar setups to cold-hardy crops and heating tips, learn how Planta Greenhouse owners grow fresh produce year-round—even in subzero conditions.

Comparing LED and Traditional Grow Lights for Your Greenhouse

Comparing LED and Traditional Grow Lights for Your Greenhouse

Are you trying to decide between LED and traditional grow lights for your greenhouse?  With so many varieties of LED and traditional grow lights, d...
How to Heat Your Greenhouse Without Electricity: A Passive Heating Guide

How to Heat Your Greenhouse Without Electricity: A Passive Heating Guide

How do you keep your greenhouse warm without electricity?  Whether you're looking to reduce energy costs or create a self-sufficient, growing space...
How to Use Technology for Optimal Climate Control in Your Greenhouse in the San Francisco Area

How to Use Technology for Optimal Climate Control in Your Greenhouse in the San Francisco Area

As a San Francisco Bay Area greenhouse gardener, you know how the region's famously fickle weather can wreak havoc on your delicate plants.  That's...
Storm-Proofing Your Greenhouse: Essential Tips for Severe Weather Protection

Storm-Proofing Your Greenhouse: Essential Tips for Severe Weather Protection

Is your greenhouse ready to face the next big storm? As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent, protecting your greenhouse from the el...
How to Improve Greenhouse Soil: Advanced Techniques for Gardeners

How to Improve Greenhouse Soil: Advanced Techniques for Gardeners

Have you ever wondered why some greenhouse gardens seem to flourish effortlessly? The secret lies in the soil beneath your plants. Good soil is the...