First Steps When Buying a Greenhouse Simplified
Thinking about upgrading your garden space?
Wanting to expand your living area into the bright outdoors? Would you like to protect your plants throughout the colder weather that will soon be here?
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BC Greenhouse Builders
BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd. was incorporated in 1951. Henry Heinen, employed with the company since 1959, purchased the company in 1972 with his wife Greta. With Henry’s expertise in design and manufacturing, he endeavoured to create the highest quality greenhouses called Cross Country Greenhouses. Henry and Greta’s son Rick now leads the company into new markets with innovative designs while continuing the legacy of a quality made product.
Keep Your Greenhouse Cool During a Heat Wave: Tips and Tricks
Dreamy Chicken Coop Greenhouse - House and Home Feature
BC Greenhouse Builders featured in House and Home Magazine
We are beyond proud that BC Greenhouse Builders, North America's leading manufacturer of hobby greenhouses, is featured in May 2022's issue of House and Home! Author Wendy Jacob scribed "This Dreamy Greenhouse Is Also A Chicken Coop And Party Room", about our client, Lisa Moody's, dream of having a combination greenhouse and chicken coop in her garden.
How to Replace Your Greenhouse Roof Vent Cylinders - Video
Do you have a greenhouse roof vent that is no longer opening or not opening enough?
DIY Tips for Fixing a Stuck Greenhouse Roof Vent
Do you have a greenhouse roof vent that is no longer opening or not opening enough?
Over the years, the piston moving through the seals gradually wears the seal material away, allowing a gradual seepage of wax out of the cylinder. This reduces the pressure within the cylinder and needs to be replaced. But it could also be that the wax in the cylinder just needs a simple kickstart and a warm bath. Here is a tip to see if you can get them working again:
Maximize Your Growing Space in Your Greenhouse: Tips and Tricks
Maximize the growing space in your greenhouse
We are contacted daily by people looking to purchase a greenhouse to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Some concerns we hear are about food quality, potential supply chain issues, or even just having fresh produce readily available. When you are a gardener with a smaller sized greenhouse, you have to get creative to make space for new growth.
Where To Place Your Attached Greenhouse: Locations and Considerations
Where will you put it?
The closer your attached greenhouse gets, the better it looks. Or at least it feels that way.
Celebrating 70-Years of BC Greenhouse Builders: Henry & Greta Heinen
Our 70th Anniversary celebrations conclude with Greta and Henry Heinen, owners of BC Greenhouse Builders
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BC Greenhouse Builders: The Next Generation Takes Over a 70-Year Legacy
Looking Back
Today and into the Future: BC Greenhouse GM Reflects
About Kyle
Kyle began his storied career with BCG in 1997. “I actually worked with Rick’s brother in law Roger at Ryder Truck Rentals and he knew that Rick was looking for someone as an office guy. In true Roger fashion, he really oversold it and called it a ‘worldwide conglomerate’ as Roger would do and I thought “Wow, this sounds amazing”. Worldwide actually meant that the company had shipped a greenhouse to Australia once.” Flash forward to 2021 with Rick and Kyle at the helm and we truly are worldwide!