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Winter Greenhouse Growing: Cold-Hardy Crops That Thrive
Winter greenhouse growing keeps your harvest going all season long. Here's how it works, which cold-hardy crops do best, and simple tips for growing year-round.
greenhousekits1
1 day ago3 min read


How to Keep Your Greenhouse Warm Without Breaking the Bank: Fall and Winter Heat Strategies
Keeping your greenhouse warm in winter doesn't have to mean a huge heating bill. Here's a practical breakdown of layered heat strategies — from frost cloth and thermal mass to air sealing and supplemental heat — so you can find the right approach for your setup and your goals.
greenhousekits1
Aug 65 min read


How to Prepare Your Greenhouse for Fall: A Late Summer Checklist
Fall is coming — is your greenhouse ready for it? Here's a practical late summer checklist covering poly film, frame inspection, ventilation, deep cleaning, ground cover, and heat retention so your structure is set up for a productive fall and winter.
greenhousekits1
Jul 315 min read


What to Grow in a Greenhouse in Late Summer and Fall
Not sure what to grow in a greenhouse right now? Here's a crop-by-crop guide to late summer and fall planting — from fast growers you can seed this week to medium-term crops worth getting in the ground soon.
greenhousekits1
Jul 234 min read


Is It Too Late to Start a Fall Garden? Not If You Have a Greenhouse
Think it's too late to plant a fall garden? In a greenhouse or high tunnel it isn't — and mid-July is actually close to ideal timing for a lot of crops. Here's what to plant now and why it matters.
greenhousekits1
Jul 164 min read


Greenhouse Planting Schedule vs. Garden Planting Schedule: What's Different and Why It Matters
A greenhouse planting schedule works differently than an outdoor garden. Learn how to stop following frost dates and start deciding your own growing season — from earlier spring starts to longer fall harvests.
greenhousekits1
Jul 95 min read


Greenhouse Pest and Disease Prevention: Why Summer Heat Brings More Bugs (and What to Do)
Summer heat brings more than just high temps — it also sets the stage for pests and disease. Learn how good greenhouse pest and disease prevention starts with airflow, shade, and a few simple habits.
greenhousekits1
Jun 255 min read


Cooling a Greenhouse in Summer: Beat the Heat When It's 95°+ Outside
Summer temps can push the inside of an unventilated greenhouse past 120°F. Here's how roll-up sides, exhaust systems, and shade cloth keep your greenhouse cool and your crops healthy all season.
greenhousekits1
Jun 185 min read


Unlocking the Full Potential of Year-Round Greenhouse Growing: Why Our Greenhouse Can Be A Game Changer
What if your garden never had to stop? Discover the real benefits of year-round greenhouse growing — from cutting grocery bills and avoiding seasonal price spikes, to growing fresher, healthier produce on your own terms.
greenhousekits1
Oct 10, 20245 min read


Understanding Grow Zones-Maximizing Your Greenhouse or High Tunnel Year-Round
Your growing zone tells you what plants can survive in your climate — but a greenhouse lets you rewrite the rules. Whether you're in frigid Zone 1 or sunny Zone 13, discover which crops thrive in your zone and how the right greenhouse kit can extend your season and expand what's possible.
greenhousekits1
Oct 7, 20247 min read


Mastering the Lean and Lower Method for Greenhouse Tomatoes
The lean and lower method is a vertical growing technique that keeps greenhouse tomatoes healthy and productive all season. Learn the ideal spacing, pruning, and ventilation setup for higher yields
greenhousekits1
Oct 6, 20247 min read


The Perfect Soil Mix: Worm Castings, Mushroom Compost, Peat Moss
A simple, sustainable soil mix of worm castings, mushroom compost, and peat moss that improves nutrients, drainage, and water retention for any garden.
greenhousekits1
Oct 6, 20249 min read


Make It Last! Tips for Building a Strong Greenhouse: A Gardener’s Guide to Durability and Stability
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of greenhouse gardening, it’s that a greenhouse is more than just a place to nurture plants—it’s a long-term investment in your garden. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or tropicals, having a greenhouse is a game-changer. However, I also learned (the hard way, in some cases) that building a greenhouse isn’t just about aesthetics or having a place to grow year-round—it’s about making sure that structure can withstand the
greenhousekits1
Sep 30, 20246 min read


Maximizing Profit and Production: Fast-Growing Greenhouse Crops to Profit BIG!
Learn which fast-growing crops — like lettuce, spinach, herbs, radishes, and microgreens — work best for container gardening in a greenhouse, plus how vertical shelving and drip irrigation can boost your production and profit.
greenhousekits1
Sep 24, 20248 min read


Growing All Winter in the Greenhouse-Without a Heating System!
Can you really grow vegetables all winter without a heater? Yes! Discover the best cold-hardy crops, simple heat-retention tools like frost cloth and thermal mass, and solar gain strategies for your unheated greenhouse or high tunnel.
greenhousekits1
Sep 19, 20248 min read


How to Control Your Growing Environment: Mastering Greenhouse Climate with Greenhousekits1
Learn how to master your greenhouse climate with roll-up sidewalls, exhaust fans, shade cloth, ground cover, and thermostatic heating — creating the perfect growing environment for year-round food production.
greenhousekits1
Sep 18, 20245 min read


How to Make Money with a Greenhouse: A Guide to Profitable Greenhouse Gardening
A greenhouse isn't just for growing — it's a proven path to income. Discover the top ways growers make money with a greenhouse, from microgreens and starter plants to cut flowers and year-round vegetables.
greenhousekits1
Sep 17, 20247 min read
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