Before you buy a greenhouse
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2020
- My top things to think about before you buy a new greenhouse.
Based on my own experiences of features you might want in your greenhouse and why, this video will help you avoid buying the wrong greenhouse.
I've owned polythene, polycarbonate, and glass greenhouses and grown in all seasons with each. So I thought it might be useful to give you my experiences of greenhouses from someone who has grown tomatoes, peppers, aubergine, courgettes, chillies, herbs, flowers, and lots more in the cold climate of Scotland. Plus I grow all year round in mine.
What should you consider before buying a greenhouse to help you get the best from your growing experience?
-- Frequently asked questions --
1.Our greenhouse is 6ft by 8ft classic greenhouse (no fancy extras)
2.Our greenhouse is by a British company called Rhino Greenhouses, they do not ship outside the UK
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If you are interested in how you can get the very best out of your greenhouse, even a small one like mine, then this video will be really useful for you - How to maximise the potential of your greenhouse: th-cam.com/video/iAZPHpt3oR8/w-d-xo.html
one of the best 'before you buy your greenhouse' videos I have seen. I took lots of tips from this video thank you! :)
I'm glad it was useful Lee. They are not cheap so it's good to get it right first time.
I bought a Palram 6X8 greenhouse 4yrs ago. Its still in the Box and in the Garage. But...However, after watching your Video, I'm going to Home Depot today to get my square base stones and setting this baby up tomorrow. Thanks for all your Tips and Advice and I just love your accent!!
Cheerio Mate Love...Love...Love ya
Great to hear! you won't regret having a greenhouse, so useful
I'm so glad I found you on here. This vid is fantastic and will be very helpful on my own greenhouse adventure.
I'm glad you've found the channel useful.
What a beautiful garden you have! This was super helpful and informative. I'm glad you mentioned the accessibility of the entrance being flat, I'll have to keep in mind.
Always a handy thing to think about, even if we're sprites now, who knows what life will bring.
This video is one of the most articulate-right to the point-videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, Eli. You’ve prevented me from framing the bottom of our in-the-mail greenhouse with a 4 X 4 frame. And, being a Californian, I can tell you that your Scottish accent is delightful. I could listen to it for hours. The only problem is, my wife thinks I’m being silly when I attempt to repeat your accent. But it’s fun, all the same. Thanks again, your new subscriber, Tim.
I'm glad you found it useful Tim (Michael). The greenhouse is probably the most frequent subject to appear on comments on this channel so I thought it might be useful for folk.
Hmmm I think I'm going to support your wife on your copying my accent :) I think the majority of us make a mess of other accents... dude... woah... smurfs up dude.... 😉😉😉
The Kitchen Garden with Eli & Kate . Eli, you made me laugh. I live in far-northern California. We don’t talk like L.A. Valley Girls ... for reals. P.s., I didn’t know my name was Michael until I was in the first grade. My family called me by my middle name, which is Tim.
:) that's the sucky thing, we can never tell the difference between other accents, even though the local ones to ourselves all seem really obvious. SO genuinely I have no idea what LA Valley Girls sound like, I'm one hundred percent going on stereotypes probably from Finding Nemo :). Cause that's real yeah?
I did a video on my accent because so many people thought I was Irish (rolls eyes), you might get a kick out of it, my sister joined in with me to show how accents change over time and when you move around and added that lovely element of confusion to point out that Scotland has hundreds of different accents - but like I say like everywhere else - obvious to locals not so much to other folk :)
:) Tim it is :)
I’ve finally bought my first greenhouse. To be installed next month next month. I’m watching all your videos so I am prepared 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Oh the new greenhouse bit is the most exciting.
There's a whole playlist of greenhouse videos to help and then.... Just general gardening fun
I'm so glad that when I moved into this house there was already a greenhouse, it's old but solid! I bet it's at least 40 years old!
Ok that is proper solid!!!!!!!!
Hi
I'm just about to go down the route of a greenhouse in my garden. Started to look for good information and tips about a greenhouse. I came across your channel I can say whole heartedly yours is one of the best channels. The information you give out and explain is fantastic, weldone to you.
Now to go and watch your other informative videos.
Mark
Glad it was helpful!
I think you are going to like today's video then (just went live a couple of hours ago)
th-cam.com/video/rVkv-WMdZFc/w-d-xo.html
@@eliandkate
Hi
The power cable is already in situ 🤭
you were much better organised than me
I do love your honesty❤🤣 and thank you for all the helpful advice and things to think on in regards to having a greenhouse. This video was really helpful!! 🙂
Glad it was helpful 😀
Looking at your greenhouse and dreaming of my own. We have gutted our garden and this is the next step, so thank you for giving such great information, tips and laughs. I am in South Lanarkshire, in a valley, and the wind is biblical 😅 so this video was perfect! I subscribed right away!
Glad the channel is turning out to be useful
Thank you so much for a fantastic video.......it is a great help as I am about to purchase my first greenhouse. Loved the comment about the "non transparent" greenhouse roof - LOL. Snow is not something we are ever likely to experience where we are, but it was a good laugh anyway. Really looking forward to getting going and to watching all your other videos too. Looks like thousands of them - yay!!
🤣🤣🤣 to be fair, the commentor was from somewhere very hot too 😀
If it's handy for more info... I've got a huge playlist if greenhouse set up videos and one on growing in there too. Great for a rainy day.
And today's video drops in 3 hours... not the greenhouse but handy gardening stuff
I went through 3 green houses of various sizes and built, all were fabric and came crashing down due to wind. You forgot mention the name, model and price of your green house. Awesome job on the video
That's because I'm not selling a particular make or model, just general advice 😀
Thank you , that was the most informative video I have watched on greenhouse . Your experience and excellent explanation flows and makes your video easy to follow thank you Bernie from Ireland
Awwww thanks Bernie,
I'm glad you found it useful
Great video, lots of good things to think about and I LOVE YOUR ACCENT (Mississippi USA here) ... thanks
Thanks and welcome
I’m a young beginner and about to buy my first proper greenhouse this is very helpful
😁 glad to be if help
Hahah great video, I ended up watching it for the entertainment! Until I realised I was here for information, had to go back and watch it over. Thank you, helped me out a lot
😂😂😂😂 you sound like my students - you need to pay attention 😂😂😂😂
This video is brilliant! I’m planning on getting a greenhouse soon and your video has been really helpful so thank you.
I'm glad to hear it was useful Wes. Getting a greenhouse is awesome and will add so much to your gardening. Good luck 🤞
EXCELLENT VIDEO, THANK YOU SO MUCH I AM SUBSCRIBING AND LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR OTHER TIPS. JUST IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A GREENHOUSE AND THIS WAS SO VERY HELPFUL - THANKS AGAIN X
Southern USA here . Am obsessed with your accent . Love the info also :)
Same here. I'm born and raised in new Orleans and I love it!
Tennessee. Agreed. 👍🏻❤️
I just learned of your channel during the live with Gardener Scott. I'm in Washington state in the US and our climate if very similar. I'm researching greenhouses so I'm going to watch all your content on the subject. Thanks!
Welcome aboard Bud
Hopefully you’ll find some useful content 😀😀😀
This is such a great rundown on the greenhouse, thanks so much for all the comments and sharing your love for your Rhino :)
Our pleasure!
I love how thorough and personable you are
Glad you are enjoying the channel 🙂
Brilliant thankyou. I just ordered a proper greenhouse this morning and you just confirmed all the things i considered.
So excited for it to come now 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the greenhouse setup. This was quite an enjoyable video and I'll be a new sub 😀
Glad to have you with us 😍
You are overjoyed w this new venture. Fresh investment are such !! I totally agree with glass. And you give valid pointers on Sun direction,pavers to hold that heat,ventilation and automation !!....helpers of this era. Now go plant what are waiting for. Appreciate the video.
Glad you found it useful :)
EVEN before the info started, I subscribed. Its my first time watching one of your videos and the energy you have, your accent, the tea in your hand, the topic about to be discussed and the fact that you garden just filled me with an instant dose of joy. I am soo happy to be a gardener and to have a hobby that is shared by such happy, positive and fun people! P.S I'm 6 seconds in lol
I just read your sign too. Done.
Ha ha ha I’m so happy you are enjoying the video Rose… the good news is that this is quite an old video now so there are loads and loads more to keep you entertained 😂😂😂
New videos come out on a Sunday evening UK time, so one popping up very soon today 😍
@@eliandkate I loved it! You definitely made me want to pause on buying a cheaper greenhouse and save up for a Rhino. I want something that will last me a long time so the investment makes sense. I'm going straight to your channel after and can't wait for the video tonight! XD I'm based in Bristol so I'll turn on the bell and watch it as soon as it uploaded. Thanks for the time and effort you give in creating your videos! Lots of Love xox
Oh fabby you’re not far at all…
I tell you what… what this one next, it’ll give you ideas about how make the best use of a greenhouse, no matter what budget… you might decide you don’t need to splash the cash after all 😀
th-cam.com/video/iAZPHpt3oR8/w-d-xo.html
Hi Eli and Kate, Another great video thank you, 👍👍👍, Take care and stay safe.
Thank Ronald.... Hope things are good with you guys. 😷😷😷
Love your channel! I made an account just to let you know! I've just bought an disused bowling green that I'm hoping to re-wild and your channel has been a gardening godsend
Oh that sounds exciting... I can honestly say you are the first person I've met who has bought a bowling green 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks 🙏 your greenhouse is Fab! 💖And you're cool too 😄
😂😂😂 glad you found it useful
As everyone has noted, great information, I am in Canada so just a wee bit of distance away. A Scottish fellow I worked with years would have said its great information, because if its not Scottish its crap..it is lovely when someone has already worked through these issues and is willing to share ...thank you. Love your shirt by the by.
:D the shirt was a fun buy back when we all went into lockdown the first time :D
I'd say ignore your colleague - unfortunately every nationality has it's idiots :(
🙌💚🌿 great video. So soothing to listen to. Scared of taking the plunge but saving my pennies.
Oh I think that's a very sensible feeling -let's be honest they are really expensive. Took me 6 years to take the plunge and go for a proper glass one, took about that long to save up for it :)
Brilliant summary on what to look out for or consider before purchasing a greenhouse. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
@@eliandkate one other lesson I had to learn the hard way is knowing the difference between nominal and actual measurements.
Hi, from Washington state in USA! Enjoyed your podcast and loved your truly natural humor!
Glad you enjoyed it Roxanne
This was was from a few years ago when everyone was having a rough time, so I hope it brought some cheer as well as being useful 😀
Your greenhouse so nice and you have beautiful plants. Rain water is what I been using to my flower plants also.
You should see it now.... So much better than last year 😁 (this video is from last year)
Hello and good morning, I am interested in buying a greenhouse and of course setting it up, just came on the tube and saw your video, Amazing, so informative and practical, the tips you give I will definitely review, I am planning to grow some Elephant Ears, Taro plants
I live in the US and considering a career change in a bit of Agriculture, I will be asking more questions, keep up that good work and those well thought out videos, Cheers
donald
Glad it was useful
Brilliant run down on the greenhouse. Ive been looking into them and was considering the polycarb or the glass exterior. Ive picked up a lot of other tips you mentioned. thankyou
Defo worth looking into… polycarbonate greenhouses have come on soooo much since I made this video
Thank you so much for all this great information! I just built a 8x10 greenhouse in my backyard and am so excited! Btw I love your tshirt!
New greenhouses are so exciting… that first few months is an adventure
Great video. I bought myself a Rhino greenhouse when I retired a few years ago and it has been brilliant. It's as good and solid now as it was when new. 10 x 8 seemed enormous when it arrived but, like you say, your interests and ambitions grow to fill the space available. Tomatoes, cucumbers and a grapevine are now fighting for space with the cuttings bench. In fact I could almost do with a separate greenhouse for cuttings and propagation - dream on. Another thing to think about when siting your greenhouse is, how easy is it to run electricity and water to it. Water's not difficult - you can easily bury a hosepipe connection - but the time will come when you want some heat for your seedlings in early spring, not to mention the heated propagation bench......... It never stops.
oh I'd love power in mine
@@eliandkate You know you deserve it.
you just tell that to Mrs A :)
You're informative and enjoyable to listen to. New subscriber here 😊 from California, USA.
Thanks and welcome to our gang
You are so adorable. I just love it! This is the first thing I watched today.. Thank you very much for the teaching!!
You are welcome!
Great video! Thanks for all the info. I love love love your accent!!!
Glad it was useful
Great discussion Eli! I'll come back to this one day when I can actually afford to buy a fancy greenhouse instead of trying to fix up free hand me downs for the allotment!!!
That's what I did JB... Gives you time to save.
Thank you, my wife and I watched and learned a lot.
Glad it was useful
Thanks i have same green house it's fantastic and strong i been used 3 years ago. I grow all my Indian vegetables. I so happy my husband give me my birthday gift.
Fantastic birthday gift
My family got me one for my 60th birthday. 6 × 8, vent window in roof. My advice is get the biggest one you can!
Just found your channel, this video was really informative and has really helped me make some decisions! Will be binge watching some more of your videos over the next few days!!
Yay that's aweskme that it's been useful.
If it helps. I've got a whole playlist of videos about setting up your greenhouse and one that's just the whole growing in there.
@@eliandkate Oh thats great will difinitley give them a watch!!
Just came across your site and I have to say the way you explained things was really impressive so I quickly subscribed, thanks a lot for going into such detail, you’ve given me a lot of food for thought, stay safe David 👍👍
I'm really glad this was useful David.
Just found your channel and so glad I did, lots to learn from yourselves and I enjoy watching 😊
We so glad to have you with us 😍😍😍
Great video! Love that’s greenhouse too ❤️
We just got ours up and posted video on it. Was horrible instructions and assembly 😂
I used to live in Hawaii in a house with jalousie windows. They open just like your vents! Get a breeze through the house, was awesome for a humid heat
such a great video! so informational and you’re a great speaker
Glad it was helpful!
Great video - thanks. Wifey wants a greenhouse and this was excellent.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm so jealous of your Rhino! We have been researching greenhouses but due to covid, brexit and various other factors lead times for top quality greenhouses are up to 30 weeks at the moment!
It seems to be the way just now... All the greenhouse companies seem to have huge waiting lists
Thank you for producing this excellent video sharing your real life experience :)
Glad to help Edwin
Very useful video Eli - I know that ultimately I’d like to change over to a greenhouse so I’ll be coming back to this video as a checklist of things to look out for when I’m making my choice! 👍
Glad it was helpful!
What size is your poly tunnel? I always wonder about the benefits of a polytunnel and how it is similar or compares to a greenhouse. You don't have a video on that sort of thing do you? It would be really handy.
The Kitchen Garden with Eli & Kate My polytunnel is 17ft x 19ft roughly. Though it’s not in amazing shape and in need of a proper refurb! I could do a quick run-down video which would be an interesting comparison 😃
I think that could be really handy... I wouldn't know where to start if I wanted to switch to a polytunnel
Great ! I really enjoyed this video. I am planning on buying a greenhouse and your video is valuable. I am in Canada. Thanks
Glad it was useful Andre
Very helpful indeed, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Glad it was helpful.
I'd recommend this video next. All about how you can get the best out of your greenhouse, no matter how
small it is.
th-cam.com/video/iAZPHpt3oR8/w-d-xo.html
@@eliandkate Thanks for the recommendation. I have my very first greenhouse arriving in just under two weeks 😊😊 and I'm so pleased I discovered your videos. I'm intending to watch them all 😊😊.
They're so superbly presented and a wealth of useful information. Thanks again 🙏🙏☺☺.
Awww glad they are helpful JJ 😜
Remember though, the greenhouse is just part of your gardening, so don't only binge on greenhouse videos... balance with the general garden stuff too to make the absolutely best of things
Your video was really helpful- lots of detail, and thanks for pointing out the automatic openers for the vents. I may need to order some of those...I got a Rhino greenhouse in March and it is brilliantly designed. It was pretty dear, but then i will never need to buy another one.I like that there re pre-drilled holes in the frame to hang hanging baskets (i've got trailing tomatoes in mine) and they can also be used to tie canes to. I live near the coast and it gets really windy here, too, but i'm pretty sure it will withstand the worst gales. I went for in-built staging to make it extra strong, and it's been great, too. I've still to lay slabs down the middle (just a dirt floor) , but that will have to wait til the tomatoes are done for the year.
Yay for rhino coping with East Lothian winds and salt
Pole dancing....hahhahahha you're a riot! LOVED your video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Superb video which I found whilst searching on the best base for a greenhouse 👍🏼 Not only did I find out about a base but glass, drainage, staging and ventilation! Totally awesome. You didn’t mention about the 2 lights you have hanging above your head 😂, are the solar, I love them 😍 Thank you
Glad I could help! :D
the lights are just cheap little battery operated things we bought for our wedding (for inside the gazebo). They've ended up being really useful for loads of things.
Merci, totally found your comments useful and instructive. Now to find a supplier and a price to match my finances. Stay safe, salut. 😷🇬🇧🍷🇫🇷😎
Good luck.
I just got a Rhino end of last year and it's fantastic. Well made for thr price and has coped with all our winter snow and gales easily. I only fitted 1 auto lourved vent as they don't open until it's really hot. Maybe I can reset the opening temp. I just leave the second open permanently slightly open during the summer and can get my water feed through it ftom my water butt. Will defo buy another Rhino. 👍
I do love mine
You have a great greenhouse! I've had this on a wish list for awhile! Great video!
Greenhouses are so useful
Makes such a difference to what I can grow
I agree, I live in zone 6b and we can get early frost and also late frosts in the spring.
Great video, love the camera lesson too!! Thanks
😀😀😀. Glad you enjoyed it
This was an awesome insight as we are building one next spring here in Ohio USA!
Glad it had someful info for you.
The video I released yesterday might be useful as well. I was switching the set up inside the greenhouse from summer growing to autumn and winter growing. I think it's always handy to see how folk make their spaces work 😀
Superb details. Thanks!
Glad it was useful
I enjoyed your energy. Cheers from East Dundee, Illinois. USA ❤️
Awesome....glad you enjoyed :)
Just love your channel, way to go. TFS
I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel. We have a fantastic wee community here and loads of fun.
Just ignore that bad lockdown hair 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So useful....i only have space for either a greenhouse or having a patio....after alot of deliberation, i'm going for the patio as I think I will get most use out of that. As it will have a roof, i might still use it as a greenhouse of sorts 😅😅
I think that's really sensible. Somewhere for you to sit out and enjoy the outdoors is super important and is so beneficial for mental health. I think you've made the right decision.
@@eliandkate aww thank you.. and yes, you're so right mental health is so key 🥰
perfect video. exactly what i was looking for. thanks
Glad it helped
Really glad I checked this video out really useful
Awesome. Really glad it's been useful
You seem so chill I love it :)
:) glad you enjoyed
I'm actually getting close to finishing building my own greenhouse. The main wall is made of two salvaged Bay Windows and the back wall is repurposed pallets.
I love your idea of the pavers to store the heat... where I've built mine half the ground is concrete the other is garden and I plan on having an L shape raised garden planter (made out of pallets) that covers that space, I'm debating covering the concrete with wood chips but I'm not sure yet. The rough area is about 5m X 2m (with a sloped roof running from roughly 2.7 to 2.4m) so hopefully I will get a lot of good use from it (that size is about the maximum I can have before I'd have to get building permits).
Sounds like it’ll be awesome
Excellent video really informative. Thank you
I'm glad it was helpful :)
Very informative, thank you! I took notes.
:) glad it was helpful Maria
You are so helpful. Love your ideas.
😀😀😀
Very helpful video. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Appreciate all of your insights!
Glad it was useful :)
I Am So Glad I Found Your Video's
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it.
From Kentucky, and love the accent as well!
Other end of the UK in Torquay, this video helped me a bunch. Many thanks
Great to hear! How's it looking in Torquay just now? You're quite exposed aren't you?
@@eliandkate finally it's stopped raining, has still been pretty windy. Hoping for a nice summer 🤞
Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞
You are so cool! Thanks for the info!
Oh sooooo not cool. Even just for the cringey lockdown hair 😆🤣
I love listening to your comments- and I Love Love Love your T shirt......I need to come up with a greenhouse for my fig trees I live in one of the windiest areas ever Martha's Vineyard Island so I am looking for greenhouses and for not doing it wrong.
oh Judi, I feel you! Wind is the biggie for us too.
I do love this shirt, it's so appropriate at the moment ( I teach online teaching), so I'm dealing with a lot of nervous (read terrified) teachers at the moment.
Great information. You are awesome!
🤣🤣🤣 Happy to help
I got a second hand greenhouse, today. A polycarbonate one its old but we have got to do some fixing upping then it’s done !
awesome, a second hand greenhouse would save you a fortune :)
Really nice greenhouse
Cool..thanks.
Food for thought if I go down the permanent greenhouse route. Thank you.
😀😀😀
Excellent video.
Glad you liked it!
This is very informative.
But if you live in Texas, USA. …. Unless you have “super expensive”, “mega thick” ( almost bullet proof… Lol) glass, then you might want to rethink glass for a greenhouse! It’s too hot in the summer…. Glass intensifies the heat turning it into an oven in summer….. baking your plants!
And…. One of our occasional hailstorms will turn it into smashed “crushed glass” house! It’s Sad…. But true. Only the very wealthy can afford the type of glass you would need for a large greenhouse here.
Thanks for your informative video 👍😎
I'm glad it is useful 😊
Wonderful points! Good to know!
Glad you found it useful Willaree
Great info again,. I need to go watch more of your videos (have watched a few including setting up your greenhouse).. Can you tell me are your staging benches that collapse available somewhere for purchase or did you build them? I think you may have mentioned in another video (sorry). Just getting all in line now, so hopefully I can order my greenhouse in the next week or so. Thx for great info.,
You are in luck.
They weren’t for the longest time but you can get them again.
The company I bought mine from don’t do them anymore but I bought a set from another company from a friend and they are fantastic.
You can get them here
Http://wovenwood.co.uk/INTHEGARDENWITHELIANDKATE
Great thanks a lot
Every excellent information
Finally got my house and was super excited about doing raised beds but due to all the volcanic activity recently, I'm very concerned about another year without a summer.
Noooooo 😥😢😥 that would be so hard going. Fingers crossed for you.
Great video, Ely - absolutely love your GH. We’re planning on moving in the next twelve months and I’m already deliberating which GH to go for next. Rhino is a strong contender! I like the colourful light bulbs on the roof. Where are they from please? xx
Hey Elie V
They were just some cheap battery powered things from the local pound shop. We got them for the garden but I found them really useful for the greenhouse in winter
Hi Ladies, from Ireland!! :) LOVING your vid...such great insights...and we have a q I hope you can help with... we are debating polycarbonate vs glass...and we CANNOT decide!! We want the best type for ease of use for domestic use...thinking 8x14 in size...worried about temperature control...can ye help?
Hey Anthony,
to be honest, things have changed so much since I made these videos and polycarbonate greenhouses are a whole different kettle of fish these days.
I'd say don't make a decision based on supposides from the internet :D Go have a look at some greenhouses both glass and poly and decide which feels right, looks right etc. For a domestic garden, the differences aren't really big enough these days to justify the extra stress or work in buying one. :D
You perfectly explain everything
thanks :D Glad it was useful