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Posts about: ## BC Greenhouses (4) ![Greenhouse that was recently rebuilt](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Garden%20Long%20Weekend%20May%202014%20004.jpg) ### [Can You Move a Greenhouse? Moving a Greenhouse Five Times: A Customer's Story & Testimonial](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/the-story-of-the-travelling-greenhouse) Jan 31, 2022, 5:20:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **Can You Move a Greenhouse Multiple Times?** Yes, a well-designed greenhouse can be disassembled and relocated multiple times without compromising its durability or plant environment. Charles Russ, a loyal B.C. Greenhouses customer, successfully moved his greenhouse five times over 30 years, praising its sturdy construction, adaptable features, and exceptional customer support. This demonstrates that investing in quality greenhouses ensures long-term flexibility and lasting value for gardeners on the move. --- ## Read our customer's story about moving his beloved greenhouse five times Thank you once again, Kyle, for taking the time to look after me yesterday. I did, again, appreciate so much your thoughtfulness in assisting me with my own reconstruction dilemma of a few weeks ago. As with everyone there, you showed such warmth and kindness, and as always, I am away with such a good feeling of support and confidence about my maintenance of my beloved little greenhouse. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Cape%20Cod%20Leveau%201220DG%2011.jpg) ### [What's Everything I Need to Know When Preparing a Greenhouse Foundation?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/preparing-a-greenhouse-foundation) Jan 31, 2022, 4:54:00 PM ### Quick Answer: BC Greenhouse Builders recommends preparing your foundation with these essentials: ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Image%20of%20Soil%20Primer.jpg) ### [What's the Best Soil for Greenhouse Gardening? A Comprehensive Guide](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-the-best-soil-primer) Jan 4, 2022, 4:22:00 PM ## What is the Best Soil for Greenhouse Growing? ### Quick Answer: **What is the best soil for greenhouse gardening?** The ideal soil for greenhouse growing balances drainage, nutrient retention, and microbial activity—making custom blends like loam, triple mix, or super soil more effective than natural or bagged top soils. **Should you use bagged soil or soil-less mixes in a greenhouse?** While convenient, most bagged top soils and soil-less mixes lack essential nutrients and structure for long-term crops, so combining them with compost or organic amendments is key. **How can you create high-performance soil for greenhouse plants?** Blending your own triple mix (one-third soil, compost, and peat) or upgrading to a nutrient-rich super soil with worm castings, biochar, and trace minerals provides a strong foundation for healthier plants, richer flavors, and vibrant blooms. --- If you are new to gardening and think growing is just a matter of adding water, you're in for a surprise. With terms like super soil, triple mix, natural soil, and even soil with no soil—it's no wonder new gardeners feel overwhelemed. So how do you choose the right soil for strong, healthy growth? And how do you get the most flavorful food and the brightest blooms? ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/snow-on-gh.jpg) ### [What Are the 5 Tips for Keeping My Greenhouse Toasty this Winter?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-heating-your-greenhouse) Nov 18, 2021, 3:16:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **What Are the 5 Tips for Keeping My Greenhouse Toasty This Winter?** To keep your greenhouse warm and your plants thriving in winter, start by growing cold-tolerant crops and installing an electric plug with a thermostat to control supplemental heat from soil cables or space heaters. Add frost protection by layering Agribon fabric, build mini-insulated zones for tender plants, and use old-school lights or warming tools for targeted heat. Finally, keep air circulating year-round with fans to prevent cold pockets and strengthen plant growth. --- ## Keeping Your Plants Cozy This Holiday Season Imagine my surprise when a small hole we drilled through our [greenhouse foundation](https://info.bcgreenhouses.com/preparing-a-greenhouse-foundation) became a runway for mice. We pulled an extension cord into my greenhouse through that hole and the tiny gap became a neon sign for rodents. ![The inside of Donna's Greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/The%20inside%20of%20Donna%20Balzers%20Greenhouse.jpg) ### [What Are the 6 Tips for Cleaning a Greenhouse Before Winter Sets In?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-garden-tips-spring-cleaning-comes-early) Nov 9, 2021, 3:48:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **What are the 6 essential tips for cleaning a greenhouse before winter sets in?** The best time to clean your greenhouse is in late fall when plant growth slows, focusing on removing dead plants, reducing watering, clearing cobwebs, washing overwintering plants, and cleaning row covers to prevent pests and diseases. A thorough fall cleaning deters common greenhouse problems like mold, fungus gnats, and spider mites, ensuring a healthier growing environment for the upcoming season. Starting early and cleaning on a sunny day optimizes results and prepares your greenhouse for a productive spring restart. --- ## Its never too early to get a head start ## My husband and I planned a mid-week ski trip but on departure day I was still in my off finishing a time-sensitive project. We were staying overnight at the hill, it was still a workday, and the car was loaded up. There was no rush to get moving. ![Donna Balzer and her dog](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/30.jpg) ### [How to Clear Greenhouse Waste? Tips for Small-Scale Gardeners](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/october-in-the-garden-composting-and-greenhouse-winter-ready) Oct 15, 2021, 12:51:00 PM ### Quick Answer: Clearing greenhouse waste on a small scale involves chopping bulky plants into smaller pieces to speed composting, using tools like a chipper and rodent-proof compost bins such as the Speedibin for faster, pest-free decomposition. When animal assistance isn’t available, this method efficiently manages large volumes of plant debris, turning waste into valuable compost in about six months. Proper waste management not only keeps your greenhouse tidy but also supports sustainable gardening by recycling nutrients back into your soil. --- Arnold is always hungry. And some of his favorite foods are the fruits and vegetables I grow in my [greenhouse](https://www.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouses/cross-country/pacific-series/).  He also eats the plants of the tomatoes and squash I grow. He gently pokes around, licking up the small green fruits first and then chomps down on the whole tangled twisted plant. ![Greenhouse surrounded by autumn leaves](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/3319699.jpg) ### [What Are Some Fall Tips to Prepare My Greenhouse?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/fall-tips-to-prepare-your-greenhouse) Sep 22, 2021, 4:23:00 PM ### Quick Answer: Preparing your greenhouse for fall involves maintaining appropriate night temperatures for different plants, thorough cleaning to prevent pests and diseases, and proactive pest management using safe insecticidal soaps, sterilized soils, and yellow sticky traps to ensure a healthy growing environment. --- ## There are many plant varieties and they all require different night temperatures to sustain their growth. ### Greenhouse night temperatures ![Gable attached greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/The%20Cape%20Cod%20Greenhose%20GA%2014x16%201-jpg.jpeg) ### [How to Extend My Season with a Home-Attached Greenhouse?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/lean-to-greenhouses) Sep 16, 2021, 1:24:00 PM ## The Benefits of a Home-Attached Greenhouse With convenient access to water and power and designed to maximize the heating benefits of your home, the [attached greenhouse](https://info.bcgreenhouses.com/en-ca/more-information-on-attached-greenhouses) is a must for those wanting to extend the season and enjoy the view into the garden. BC Greenhouse Builders offers a lean to greenhouse kit and a gable design for home-attached greenhouses. A lean-to is a roof that has a single slope with its upper edge adjoining a wall or building. A gable-attached greenhouse is a typical freestanding greenhouse with the gable end removed and attached to a wall. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/pumpkins.jpg) ### [What Are the Tips to Maximize Bumper Harvest? September Greenhouse Gardening](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/september-in-the-greenhouse) Sep 13, 2021, 1:44:00 PM ### Quick Answer: **What Are the Tips to Maximize a Bumper Harvest?** To maximize your fall greenhouse harvest, start fast-growing crops like radishes, spinach, and mustard in late summer, and experiment with resilient plants like sesame for high yield with minimal water. A greenhouse extends the growing season beyond outdoor limits, especially in northern climates, allowing gardeners to produce fresh food well into fall. By donating excess produce, greenhouse growers can also support food security and uphold the human right to access fresh, healthy food. --- ## What would Donna do? ### New Crops and Bumper Harvests I’m flying home through Calgary into Comox on my way back from a speaking gig. It’s late August and the pilot warns us: it is snowing close to Calgary. 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