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BC Greenhouse Builders Limited, North America’s leading builder of hobby and estate greenhouses, is proud to announce the recent article "Backyard Greenhouses are Growing on Homeowners" by Melissa Feldman. The publication comes at a great time while we are celebrating our 70th anniversary. This article featured two of our greenhouses and greenhouse customers.
Build the best greenhouse for you, forever. Listen to this greenhouse podcast and learn more about BC greenhouse Builders and their 70 Years of building high-quality greenhouses.
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.
When offering heating and cooling suggestions for optimum climate control for your greenhouse, we ask our customers three things:
Should I buy a greenhouse kit for my garden? Yes—especially if you live in a colder climate or anticipate moving in the future, a high-quality greenhouse kit offers unmatched flexibility, durability, and long-term value. Unlike homemade structures, B.C. Greenhouse kits are designed for easy disassembly and reassembly, allowing you to relocate or expand your greenhouse as your needs change. Backed by over 70 years of expertise and glowing customer experiences—including one gardener who’s moved his greenhouse five times over 30 years—these kits provide a lasting investment, exceptional support, and a deeply rewarding connection to gardening in every season.
With over 70 years of experience and conversations with thousands of customers over the years, if you live in a colder climate or will ever think about moving, a greenhouse kit is the way to go. Did you know you can easily disassemble our greenhouses and move them to a new location? Not so easy to do with a homemade greenhouse. In fact, many of our customers choose to add an extension when they move because they have more space!
Why Should I Start My Fall Crops Now?
Starting fall crops in August maximizes your greenhouse space by replacing summer plants like zucchini or lettuce with fast-growing cool-season crops such as radish, kale, peas, and spinach. This strategic transition extends your harvest into fall and winter while allowing you to propagate strawberries, collect seeds, and prepare transplants. By planning now, you create a continuous cycle of fresh food, making your greenhouse more productive year-round.
August crops are growing so fast that I should have a time-lapse camera to record the speedy growth. It’s a good thing I’m home all month to watch the changes and get the next crops planted and growing. Check out my tips to grow your own food too!
