BC Greenhouse Builders' Greenhouse Gardening School is an exclusive resource for BC Greenhouse customers, designed to help you get more from your greenhouse from day one. Hosted by Jordan Mara of Mind & Soil and horticulturalist Donna Balzer, the school covers everything from layout and design to soil, propagation, and plant care, with real customer gardens featured along the way.
Jordan Mara, Canadian gardener, mental health advocate, and founder of Mind & Soil, has spent five years building one of Canada's most trusted gardening channels. This season, a lifelong dream came true: his very own BC Greenhouse is installed and growing. He's documented every honest moment across three YouTube episodes, from a snowy install day to the first tomatoes in the ground in March.
Some stories deserve a little extra recognition.
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A huge congratulations to Dina McMahon of Port Moody, British Columbia, whose backyard greenhouse has been featured on the cover of Better Homes & Gardens. From first-time grower to cover-worthy garden, it’s the kind of journey we love to celebrate.
At first glance, many greenhouses appear similar online. Beautiful photos and simple specifications can make it difficult to see what truly sets one greenhouse apart from another. The real difference becomes clear when you look beyond the image.
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A greenhouse can be so much more than a growing space. With the right layout, glazing, ventilation, and comfort upgrades, it can become a sunroom-style retreat, an elevated hosting space, a creative studio, a fitness room, or a memorable event backdrop. If you’re exploring a greenhouse for any of these uses, BC Greenhouse Builders can help you plan a structure that fits your space and feels effortless to use. For inspiration, start with our catalog, then reach out when you’re ready to talk through options.
The best greenhouse for a small yard or urban garden is one that fits your space, gets good winter light, and supports a practical layout for everyday use. At BC Greenhouse Builders, we recommend starting with measurements and a quick winter sun check, then choosing a size that keeps the yard usable. To extend the growing season, select glazing that matches your goal, such as twinwall polycarbonate for spring and fall, or more insulating fivewall polycarbonate or Low-E double pane glass for colder weather.
In a winter greenhouse, you control humidity by combining light ventilation, careful watering, and steady air movement so surfaces can dry and plants stay healthy instead of sitting in constant damp. Aim for moisture that keeps foliage hydrated but not dripping, then use short venting sessions, open a door or louvre on mild days, avoid overwatering, and run a small circulating fan to break up condensation. A strong, thoughtfully designed structure from BC Greenhouse Builders, with roof vents, good glazing, and the right foundation, makes it much easier to keep that balance all season.
Last minute gifts for gardeners still feel thoughtful when they help them enjoy winter now, get ready for spring, or move a dream project like a greenhouse closer to real life. Start with instant ideas like a Charley’s Greenhouse & Garden digital gift card or an online class, then layer in a few small comforts such as hand care products, cozy teas, and simple seed starting supplies they will reach for all season long. If your gardener has been talking about a greenhouse, you can use this year’s gift as the first step toward a future BC Greenhouse with a planning IOU, a catalog, and a promise to design it together in the new year.
