greenhouse kits

[lj]

I am thinking of getting a small greenhouse. I know I could make one with pvc and plastic, but I think I would like something prefab and more sturdy. Does anyonone have any experience with the various kits.? My budget could go as high as $1500. I live in Northern lower Michigan. I would use it to get plants started in the spring, but if plants could be kept year round that would definitely be a plus. Thanks LJ

[nappy]

Will be watching this topic as I'm in northern Mi. with interest in the same thing especially considering our weather.

lj-I've PMd you.

Nappy

[barn-apart]

I was searching for a wheatherproof material for a greenhouse roof I'm considering and found polcarbonate, not kits but can be ordered in pre cut lengths. This company (sundancesupply.com) has a minimum order of $700 plus shipping and fasteners.
Check it out if you wish, may work.

[shelleydar]

Have you checked out FarmTek? We purchased a LARGE GH from them several years ago and have been very satisfied. You won't be able to buy a complete GH at those prices but they have lots of parts and plastic available. Just as a note - my first GH was one of those glass lean to kind we purchased for $100 with the understanding we would take it down. Worked out well except it was really hard to keep below 100F in the summer.

FARMTEK LINK
http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/home

[PonderosaQ]

Try checking out TurnerGreenhouses. They are in NC. They offer both plastic and fiberglass coverings. Depending on the size you want they have a lot to offer in your price range. I have one of their fiberglass models and am very pleased with it. Went together easily which some don't. The first couple of years I insulated it for winter with bubble wrap inside. Then I read about using a clear solar pool cover over the outside and that has worked out wonderfully well and saved me a lot in heating bills. Over on the GardenWeb greenhouse forum a lot of members have the Harbor Freght Greenhouse. They buy them from CostCo I believe and even the largest model is well under $1,000 .
There are some tricks to assembling them with any ease but they have the whole thing well documented with pictures and directions snet in by lots of members. I wish you luck finding your dream greenhouse. I have had many years of enjoyment from owning several of them.
PQ

[Sand Flat Bob]

Check out www.charleysgreenhouse.com. I like their stuff.

Bob