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Posts by: ## BC Greenhouse Builders [Follow me on my website](https://www.bcgreenhouses.com/) [Follow me on Twitter](https://twitter.com/BCGreenhouses) 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. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Mixed%20Polycarbonate%20Example.jpg) ### [How Do I Choose the Right Greenhouse for My Goals?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/how-to-choose-the-right-greenhouse-for-your-goals) Dec 30, 2024, 1:19:24 PM ### Quick Answer: Choosing the right greenhouse depends on identifying your specific gardening goals, understanding glazing options for optimal light and insulation, matching models to your budget, assessing your climate and site conditions, and prioritizing customization for ventilation, heating, and space to ensure year-round plant growth and long-term success. --- Greenhouse gardening is an exciting way to expand your growing capacity and create a space that allow plants to thrive year-round. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or looking to take you hobby to the next level, selecting the right greenhouse is a crucial step. With so many options, available,, this guide will help you make an informed decision tailored to your goals, environment, and budget. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/CT1216FW-1.jpg) ### [When is the Best Time to Start My Greenhouse in the New Year?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/new-year-new-greenhouse-january-greenhouse-planning) Dec 20, 2024, 1:51:44 PM ### Quick Answer: January is the best time to start your greenhouse because it allows you to jumpstart the growing season with ample preparation time, take advantage of winter sales for cost savings, and avoid springtime delays. Starting early also provides a quiet period to plan and customize your setup thoroughly, ensuring a smooth and productive gardening year. Beginning your greenhouse project in January supports sustainable living and helps you achieve your gardening goals with purpose and ease. --- The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities to plan and grow—both in life and in your garden. If you’ve been dreaming of a greenhouse, January is the perfect time to make that dream a reality. Here’s why: ![Summer Greenhouse Garden](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/DSCN5953.jpg) ### [How Can You Keep Your Greenhouse Cool in the Summer?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/cooling-your-greenhouse-in-summer) Jun 20, 2024, 10:49:00 AM ### Quick Answer: To cool your greenhouse in summer, optimize air circulation with fans and open vents, use shade cloth or natural shade to reduce heat, ensure proper ventilation with roof vents and louvers, and manage humidity by watering in the morning and using dehumidifiers—creating a stable, plant-friendly environment. --- Explore effective strategies to keep your greenhouse cool and thriving during the summer season. ![Greenhouse in the snow with lights inside](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Greenhouse%20-%20after%20light%20snow-2.jpg) ### [How Can You Keep Your Greenhouse Warm During Winter? 7 Tips for Success](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/seven-top-tips-to-keep-your-greenhouse-warm-this-winter) Apr 26, 2024, 11:47:16 AM ### Quick Answer: To keep your greenhouse warm in winter, insulate with bubble wrap, use soil-heating cables or black barrels for thermal mass, and maintain airflow with fans—while energy curtains, Agribon layers, and thermostatic heaters provide targeted, efficient warmth to protect your plants. --- ## Keep your plants and people healthy this year **1. Add A Scarf** Providing heat just where you need it is easily accomplished with old-school Christmas lights or [soil warming cables](https://www.bcgreenhouses.com/product/heated-soil-cables/). ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Proske%20CC812SGTW%20Low%20Res-8555-2-1.jpg) ### [Your Perfect Garden Awaits: Take Our Quiz to Find Your BC Greenhouse!](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/your-perfect-garden-awaits-take-our-quiz-to-find-your-bc-greenhouse) Mar 26, 2024, 2:22:24 PM Hello gardening friends! Are you ready to take your gardening to a new level? Our Perfect Match Greenhouse Quiz is a fun way to make your gardening dreams come true! ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Proske%20CC812SGTW%20Low%20Res-8555-2.jpg) ### [How Do You Spring Clean Your Greenhouse for a Productive Growing Season?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/spring-cleaning-for-your-greenhouse-essential-maintenance-tips) Feb 16, 2024, 12:03:10 PM ### Quick Answer: Thorough spring cleaning—including removing dead plants, composting, sanitizing surfaces, controlling weeds, and preparing containers—creates a healthy environment that prevents disease, supports strong plant growth, and sets the foundation for a successful growing season. --- Discover essential maintenance tips for cleaning and preparing your greenhouse for spring. Learn how to take stock of plants, composting, and more. ![BC Greenhouse Legacy in the Snow](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Greenhouse%20in%20snow%20(3)-Dec-01-2023-09-41-30-3859-PM.jpg) ### [What Are the Insulating Tips for Aluminum Frame Greenhouse?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/insulating-greenhouse-tips) Dec 1, 2023, 1:42:35 PM ### Quick Answer: **What Are the Insulating Tips for Aluminum Frame Greenhouses?** Proper insulation is essential to maintain stable temperatures and protect plants during winter in aluminum frame greenhouses by preventing heat loss and drafts. Effective insulation involves using materials like bubble wrap, polycarbonate glazing, or fiberglass, combined with sealing air leaks around doors, vents, and foundations to maximize thermal efficiency. Additional strategies such as double-layer insulation, floor insulation, thermal curtains, and regular temperature monitoring help ensure a well-insulated greenhouse environment for year-round plant health. --- ### Discover effective tips for insulating your aluminum frame greenhouse to protect your plants during the winter months. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Cape%20Cod%20Display%20Sweden%2010x18%20SG6%20Winter%202%20copy.jpg) ### [How to Optimize a Greenhouse for Cold-Weather? Winter Gardening Tips](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/cold-weather-greenhouse-gardening) Nov 3, 2023, 11:58:48 AM ### Quick Answer: **How do you optimize a greenhouse for cold-weather gardening?** To succeed in winter greenhouse gardening, start by thoroughly preparing your space—cleaning, insulating, sealing gaps, and installing heating or thermal curtains to maintain consistent temperatures. Choose cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and carrots that thrive in lower light and cooler conditions, and protect them using row covers, frost blankets, or safe supplemental heating. Maximize growth by managing temperature, ventilation, and light—adding grow lights and slow-release fertilizer while ensuring air circulation to prevent disease—so you can enjoy a steady winter harvest of fresh, nutritious produce even in the coldest months. --- Discover essential techniques and tips for successfully gardening in a cold weather greenhouse. From protecting your plants to maximizing growth, this guide will help you make the most of your winter greenhouse garden. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Datoli-0001-1%20Buel.jpg) ### [What Are the 3 Essential Considerations for Choosing a Greenhouse Location?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/choosing-your-greenhouse-location) Oct 19, 2023, 10:05:52 AM ### Quick Answer: **What are the 3 essential considerations for choosing a greenhouse location?** The most critical factors are sun exposure, accessibility, and access to utilities. Your greenhouse should receive at least six hours of winter sunlight—ideally with the longest side facing south—to support healthy plant growth year-round, with supplemental grow lights if needed. Placing your greenhouse close to water and electricity and along a level, accessible path ensures ease of use, encourages regular visits, and allows for efficient installation, heating, ventilation, and sanitation to create an optimal gardening environment. --- Selecting the ideal location for your [greenhouse plans](https://info.bcgreenhouses.com/en-ca/bc-greenhouse-builders-blog) is a crucial step in your gardening journey. To ensure your plants thrive and your greenhouse remains in optimal shape, you need to carefully assess various factors.  ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Greenhouse-7.jpg) ### [BCG X Epic Gardening - Greenhouse Podcasts](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/bcg-x-epic-gardening-greenhouse-podcasts) Aug 30, 2023, 10:13:23 AM BC Greenhouse Builders' General Manager, Kyle Exner, sat down with Kevin at [Epic Gardening](https://www.epicgardening.com/) to chat about the first considerations when looking for a greenhouse.  Everything from Greenhouse location, to foundation information, and growing styles, this duo has you covered.  Listen to the postcast below for more! 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