Skip to content
Announcement Bar/Update or Announcement   Learn More
  • There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

What Are the 3 Essential Considerations for Choosing a Greenhouse Location?

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 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. 

White Cape Cod Greenhouse

Buying a New Greenhouse: Part 4 - Greenhouse Installation

Creating Your Dream Greenhouse Space

I am sitting in my newly built greenhouse as snug as a bug. The sun is shining, and I take my coat off even though it is a cool fall day. I am still dreaming of my final greenhouse layout and watching my little lemons grow. (Okay - that's an exaggeration - the lemons bloomed in August and the tiny fruit is still the size of my baby fingernail! They are growing slowly, but unlike the grass a June rain, I can't actually watch them grow.)

BCG X Epic Gardening - Greenhouse Podcasts

BC Greenhouse Builders' General Manager, Kyle Exner, sat down with Kevin at Epic Gardening 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!

Fluent Garden Curved Pacific Greenhouse

What Are the Tips for a Successful Backyard Greenhouse?

Quick Answer:

What Are the Tips for a Successful Backyard Greenhouse?
Choosing the right greenhouse—like the durable, low-maintenance Pacific model with insulated polycarbonate glazing—and situating it for optimal sunlight and access to utilities is key to success. Keeping the interior organized with ample shelving, vertical space, and a simple layout promotes healthy plant growth by improving airflow and reducing pests. Efficient heating strategies such as bubble wrap insulation and partition walls help maintain warmth cost-effectively, making year-round gardening achievable and enjoyable.


Why I Chose the Pacific Greenhouse

When it comes to my gardening journey, there's one thing I can't imagine living without: my Pacific greenhouse. Now in my third year with this model, I am so happy with my choice. The curved roof adds a touch of attractiveness to my front garden, and also has the added bonus of shedding snow and debris with ease. I can't recall ever needing to sweep anything off the roof, which is a huge time-saver.

Digging a greenhouse foundation

Preparing for My Forever Greenhouse: Site Selection and Foundation

Construction is well underway in preparation for my greenhouse! It took time and careful consideration to get the site just right. Since this is my ‘forever’ greenhouse, I needed to make sure that I took into account a number of factors before getting started.

How do I Revive my Plants? Troubleshooting and Fertilizing Tips

Recognize the Signs of Plant Stress

Quick Answer:

How do I revive my plants and know if they need fertilizer? Yellowing leaves, pale color, and stunted growth are common signs of nutrient deficiencies—especially nitrogen and sulfur—while shiny, vibrant leaves indicate a well-fed, thriving plant. Are compost, worm tea, and manure enough to fertilize greenhouse plants? Though compost, worm castings, and manures improve soil texture and microbial health, they lack essential nutrients and should be paired with a balanced fertilizer for full plant recovery. What other issues might be stressing your greenhouse plants? Inconsistent watering, pest infestations like scale, or high pH levels can also cause symptoms of stress; identifying the root cause and responding with steady care, micronutrients, and natural pest control helps restore plant vitality and resilience.


This summer, I returned from a long-distance move to find my greenhouse plants crying out for help—wilted leaves, dry tips, and pale color. Turns out my house sitters were a little too cautious with watering and fertilizer. Now that I’m back, I’m coaxing everything back to life, and the transformation has been remarkable.

boy digging greenhouse foundation

What Are the Considerations for Building a Greenhouse on an Older Property?

Quick Answer:

What Are the Key Considerations for Building a Greenhouse on an Older Property?
Building a greenhouse on an older property requires careful planning to address obstacles like shallow tree roots and undocumented gas lines, making hand digging and utility checks essential for safety. Choosing the right foundation—such as gravel, treated lumber, and cinder blocks—must accommodate site-specific challenges like power line placement and height restrictions. Thorough pre-construction investigation and professional coordination ensure a safe, durable greenhouse that maximizes growing potential while protecting existing infrastructure.

hydrangeas in front of white bc greenhouse

The Journey to Building My Dream Greenhouse

 

Quick Answer:

What Are the Essential Considerations for Building a Dream Greenhouse?
Building a dream greenhouse requires choosing durable materials like glass for maximum sunlight, ensuring enough space for plants and relaxation, and prioritizing sustainability for long-term use. Expert guidance is key to creating a custom greenhouse that meets specific gardening needs and enhances year-round plant growth.


The Need For a Greenhouse: Overcoming Challenges as a Gardener

The first year I started my own garden, I knew that I needed a greenhouse. As a greenhorn gardener, I was already trying to start my flowers and vegetables from seed. It is no easy feat in the absence of a greenhouse. So, I started my search to building my first greenhouse.