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Posts about: ## buy greenhouse ![building attached greenhouse surrounded by lavender with a stone walkway leading to the front door](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/Dickey%20FCC812SG-GA-4405.jpg) ### [What to Do After You Order Your Greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/what-to-do-after-you-order-your-greenhouse) Sep 26, 2025, 1:59:03 PM ## Quick Answer: Right after ordering your greenhouse, focus on these five essentials to ensure a smooth installation and growing season: - Review your order paperwork to confirm size, glazing, door placement and accessories. - Prepare your site and build the foundation exactly to the specifications provided. - Plan for delivery and installation, making sure your property has clear access. - Order key accessories early so they're ready when construction begins. - Map out your first season of growing so you can start planting right away. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/IMG_6020.jpg) ### [How to Find the Right Greenhouse Size for My Backyard?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-size-guide) Apr 4, 2025, 9:54:08 AM ### Quick Answer: **How do I find the right greenhouse size for my backyard?** Choosing the right greenhouse size depends on your gardening goals, available yard space, budget, and whether you plan to grow seasonally or year-round. **What should I consider before choosing a greenhouse size?** Start by assessing how you’ll use the space—whether for seed starting, food production, or relaxation—and be sure to measure your yard for sun, access, and ventilation needs, keeping future expansion in mind. **Which greenhouse size is best for my lifestyle and space?** Compact models like 6x6 or 8x8 work well in small yards, mid-size options like 8x12 provide more flexibility, and large greenhouses (12x16 and up) offer year-round growing and entertaining potential—so when in doubt, go one size up to avoid outgrowing your space too quickly. --- Choosing the right size greenhouse is one of the most important decisions you'll make on your greenhouse journey. Whether you're dreaming of growing fresh veggies all year long or just looking for a cozy backyard retreat to nurture your favorite plants, getting the size right can make all the difference. At BC Greenhouse Builders we're here to help make the choice easier and more confident. ![](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! ![White Cape Cod Greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/alldone.jpeg) ### [Buying a New Greenhouse: Part 4 - Greenhouse Installation](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/buying-a-new-greenhouse-part-4) Sep 22, 2023, 12:00:00 AM ## 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.) ![Digging a greenhouse foundation](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/IMG_3455.jpg) ### [Preparing for My Forever Greenhouse: Site Selection and Foundation](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/greenhouse-foundation-and-site-selection) Aug 15, 2023, 12:45:00 AM 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. ![boy digging greenhouse foundation](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/IMG_5950.jpeg) ### [What Are the Considerations for Building a Greenhouse on an Older Property?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/considerations-for-building-a-greenhouse-on-an-older-property) Jun 30, 2023, 12:30:00 AM ### 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. ![](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/DSC00036%20-%20retouched%20copy.jpg) ### [Buying a New Greenhouse: Part 3 - Challenges & Progress](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/buying-a-new-greenhouse-part-3-challenges-progress) Jun 23, 2023, 3:00:00 AM ## Challenges and Surprises During Greenhouse Construction > “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. \*” I just never thought they would go awry during the... ![hydrangeas in front of white bc greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/IMG_8697.jpg) ### [The Journey to Building My Dream Greenhouse](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/journey-to-building-my-dream-greenhouse) Jun 12, 2023, 11:57:19 AM ### 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. ![Greenhouse with flowers growing around it.](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/5.jpg) ### [How Do I Design the Perfect Greenhouse by Choosing the Right Color, Foundation, and Glazing?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/buying-a-new-greenhouse-part-2) Mar 15, 2023, 12:12:49 PM ### Quick Answer: Designing your ideal greenhouse involves selecting a color that complements your garden and reflects light effectively, building a raised foundation for better headroom and airflow, and choosing durable glazing like twinwall polycarbonate for energy efficiency—ensuring both aesthetic appeal and optimal plant growth. --- When buying a new greenhouse, the big news is that whatever you choose, it is never big enough because as gardeners we know how to expand our production to fill our space. That is when my last greenhouse was 16' x 20' and I grew citrus trees in central beds, trays and trays of starter plants on suspended shelves, strawberries in rain troughs sitting on brackets attached to the walls, tomatoes in beds along the inside walls and cucumbers climbing a trellis to the really high roof. ![Cape Cod Greenhouse with leafy greens growing around it and inside the greenhouse. ](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/hubfs/CC%20similar.jpg) ### [How Do You Choose the Right Greenhouse for Your Garden and Lifestyle?](https://blog.bcgreenhouses.com/buying-a-new-greenhouse-part-1) Feb 14, 2023, 3:30:30 PM ### Quick Answer: Choosing the right greenhouse depends on your climate, garden layout, personal style, and long-term goals—whether you’re maximizing growing space or designing a beautiful retreat—so consider structure materials, model types like the Cape Cod or Pacific, and placement with expert guidance to ensure the perfect fit for your space and stage of life. --- It's pretty tough to put all your thoughts into one "basket" - or in my case, one new greenhouse purchase. 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