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Another Reason to Love the Greenhouse: Perfect Cauliflower Growth

Lennie tracked me down at a party. “It’s my cauliflowers,” she sighed. “They are small and button-like instead of big like at the store.”

Success in the greenhouse is simple

The doorbell rings and the Purolator truck pulls away as I open the door. A shoebox-sized package is waiting on my step: my greenhouse bugs have arrived!

Greenhouse Growing is Planning for the Future

I am eating a lot of Kale and Bok Choi from my cool Greenhouse Garden right now.  The winter-sown spinach is suddenly starting to explode as the days get longer too. There are still a few beets and carrots in the greenhouse and the season of overlapping crops is about to begin.  This is a normal life with a greenhouse growing.

My crazy dogs

Corle ran ahead of me on the beach and stuck her head right into a dead seal. And then she took a big bite. 

Arnold is always hungry. And some of his favorite foods are the fruits and vegetables I grow in my greenhouse.  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.

Benefits of Shade Cloth

I’m sitting in my greenhouse sipping a cool drink as I look outside. With the current heatwave this is positively the coolest spot in the garden right now. But it didn’t use to be that way. Scorched leaves, dry soil and wilted, bolting lettuce used to be the norm.

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Hot Summer Gardening

I had to take a break in the shade. It was over 30 C, the sun was beating down and I was thinking I might be getting heat stroke. So I stepped into my greenhouse to cool down.

Quick Answer:

What’s the best location for my greenhouse to ensure optimal plant growth year-round? For best results, place your greenhouse on level ground with south-facing exposure to capture maximum winter sunlight, while factoring in seasonal angles, partial summer shade, and access to water and power. How does greenhouse placement affect light, temperature, and productivity? Strategic orientation and site selection help regulate temperature, extend your growing season, and reduce maintenance—setting the stage for long-term success in any climate.

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How to Pick the Perfect Spot for Sunlight, Temperature, & Long-Term Success

Believe it or not, where you place your greenhouse can make or break your growing success. The right spot helps your plants thrive year-round—while the wrong one could leave you fighting shade, heat, or cold.

Good news: we've done the homework for you. Here are 9 key tips to help you choose the best location for your greenhouse.