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Listen to this greenhouse podcast and learn more about BC greenhouse Builders and their 70 Years of building high-quality greenhouses. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Mike.jpeg) ### [Meet Mike, Exclusive Representative of BC Greenhouse in Fraser Valley](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/tips-from-a-greenhouse-expert) Feb 25, 2022, 5:05:00 PM ## Mike Brouwer, the owner of [Clear Choice Glass Construction](https://www.ccgreenhouses.com/), is the exclusive representative for BC Greenhouse Builders in the Fraser Valley. Recently, I had the opportunity to connect with Mike Brouwer, owner of Clear Choice Glass Construction, about his history with BC Greenhouse Builders. Mike is what we would call a "legacy employee." Legacy to us means someone who has been with the company for an extraordinary amount of time, adds value and improves the company over the years through their dedication and hard work. ![Growing starts in my April greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/SeedlingsH.jpg) ### [How Do Worm Castings, Pests, and Algae Affect My Greenhouse Garden?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-my-april-greenhouse) Feb 24, 2022, 5:18:00 PM ### Quick Answer: Worm castings naturally fertilize plants and support beneficial bugs like fungus gnat predators, but excess moisture and nutrients can also lead to algae growth—use well-draining soil, sticky traps, and fans to balance greenhouse conditions and protect seedlings. --- ## Pests, Worm Castings and Algae ### What are Worm Castings? Before we get to [greenhouse gardening](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/) algae, let's talk about a shopper on Amazon that complained about bugs in her worm castings. If you [don’t speak garden lingo](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-maximizing-space-to-grow-your-own-food) yet, worm castings are simply worm poop. They are mixed with soil in garden beds or in pots to make tomatoes grow faster, stronger and healthier. And just in case you missed the memo, worm poop comes with bugs of its own. The good ones. ![Kale and other greenhouse green vegetables](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Greenhouse%20Green%20Vegetables.jpg) ### [5-Step Plan for Sensible and Successful Greenhouse Gardening?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/a-5-step-plan-for-greenhouse-growing-this-year) Feb 24, 2022, 12:29:00 PM ## Quick Answer: BC Greenhouse Builders recommends a five-step approach for sensible greenhouse gardening success: ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/One%20of%20our%20first%20aluminum%20made%20greenhouses-3.jpg) ### [Why is Aluminum the Better Choice for a Greenhouse?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/why-choose-aluminum-over-wood) Feb 23, 2022, 1:32:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **Why is aluminum the better choice for a greenhouse?** While aluminum does conduct cold, it outperforms wood in long-term durability, structural stability, and weather resistance, especially in cold climates. Unlike wood, which warps, rots, and requires ongoing maintenance like sealing, staining, and pest control, aluminum frames remain strong and low-maintenance for decades—even under snow loads and high winds. As lumber costs rise and customers seek reliability, aluminum has become the superior greenhouse frame material, with BC Greenhouse Builders offering proven performance and lifetime warranties on structures lasting 30 to 40+ years. --- ## Aluminum stands the test of time ### What about cold weather? ![BCG Team Photo](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/BCG%20Team.jpg) ### [Celebrating 70 Years of BC Greenhouses: Our History and Our People](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/meet-some-of-the-team-behind-bc-greenhouses) Feb 22, 2022, 3:01:00 PM ## A Look Inside BC Greenhouse Builders: Our Production and Our People For BC Greenhouse Builders' 70th anniversary, we wanted to showcase our employees, our craft, and our history through a new video. Come celebrate with us, learn about our growth since the 1950s, and follow our team through production and daily life here at BC Greenhouses. Hear from the Heinen Family about their generational investment in this greenhouse company, tour our manufacturing facility, and see what sets us apart from our competition as the leader in North American greenhouse production today!  ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Tomatoes-2.jpg) ### [What’s the Best Timeline for Growing Greenhouse Tomatoes Successfully?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-greenhouse-tomatoes) Feb 21, 2022, 4:27:00 PM ### Quick Answer: Start tomato seeds in mid to late March with bottom heat, provide strong light and nutrients early, and move them into your greenhouse once temperatures consistently stay above 10°C (50°F); maintain airflow and prune lower leaves as fruit sets to optimize harvest into fall. --- ## So Many Tomatoes, So Little Space Greenhouse tomato growers are rightfully confused when they see so many kinds of greenhouse tomatoes for sale. Karen Olivier, an independent tomato breeder from the [Secret Seed Cartel](https://secretseedcartel.com/product-category/all-tomatoes/karen-olivier-tomatoes/), estimates there are 20,000 kinds of tomatoes listed right now and she is adding to that number by breeding new tomatoes every year.   ![Seeds sprouting ](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/BCG_Customer_2.jpg) ### [The Story of Two Used Greenhouses from Craigslist](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/the-story-of-two-used-greenhouses-from-craigslist) Feb 18, 2022, 4:58:00 PM ## A Testament to the Durability of BC Greenhouse Builders Products *Big thanks to Larry Clarkson for telling us the story of his two used Traditional Greenhouses* Larry won the greenhouse lottery and found two used [BC Greenhouse Traditional model greenhouses](https://www.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouses/cross-country/traditional-series/) on, of all places, Craigslist. It's worth saying that we do not sell used greenhouses. After this story broke, our email blew up with requests from customers wanting to buy refurbished greenhouses.  ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Russ%20and%20Aarron%20Davis%20on%20an%20install%20in%20Courteney%2c%20BC..jpg) ### [A Success Story: The Davis Family's Legacy with BC Greenhouse Builders](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/three-generations-the-davis-family-greenhouse-builders) Feb 18, 2022, 11:12:00 AM As with any company, there are many people, vendors, and supporters that make up the fabric of your success.  When I started at BC Greenhouse 10 years ago, they shared with me the story of Erik Davis and it was a pleasure to talk with Russ and Aarron Davis to get the full history of our Vancouver Island connection.  It’s clear that Erik Davis was one of the remarkable people that changed the course of our company.  Erik was a bricklayer by trade who lived on the Island and he was known for his love of gardening. The president of four garden clubs, Erik was familiar with BC Greenhouses and had met Don Vale who was an installer with BCG.  Erik purchased his first greenhouse in 1981. ![Henry, Wayne, Rick and Jay Heinen](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Henry%2c%20Wayne%2c%20Rick%20and%20Jay%20Heinen.jpg) ### [The Heinen Greenhouse Legacy Expands to the Okanagan](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/the-family-greenhouse-business-expands-to-the-okanagan) Feb 17, 2022, 11:30:00 AM ### Wayne Heinen, the owner of Everlast Greenhouses, is the exclusive representative for BC Greenhouse Builders in the Okanagan and Kootenay region.  Recently I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Wayne Heinen, owner of [Everlast Greenhouses](https://www.everlastgreenhouses.com/).  To say that Wayne grew up around greenhouses is an understatement.  Wayne, the youngest son of Henry and Greta Heinen, started hanging around [BC Greenhouses](http://www.bcgreenhouses.com/bc-greenhouse-celebrates-70-years-in-business/) and pitching in building cedar benches at nine years old. 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