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FlowerHouse

Flowerhouse greenhouses are constructed with the incredibly durable GROTEC material.  GROTEC is UV resistant and features rip stop protection.

GROTEC diffuses or scatters light.  Letting 75% of light in. Diffused light benefits plants both by reducing excess light on upper leaves and by increasing the amount of light reflected onto lower leaves.

Flowerhouse greenhouses' lightweight, self-erecting design make transport, set-up and take-down easier than ever before. If you're looking to create your own garden paradise, you're looking in the right place.  FlowerHouses™ are perfect for creating your beautiful, personal garden.  

As a professional horticultural product, FlowerHouses™ provide superior protection for your plants from insects, birds, frost, wind and weather. Shielded from the outside, the inside provides optimum air circulation which promotes accelerated growth.  FlowerHouses™ improve climatic conditions in all geographic locations. With warmth and moisture kept in, your annual, perennial, and tropical plants will bloom earlier and longer. You can get a head start on the spring and summer months and even garden year around.

 

Constructed with Gro-Tec™ material, FlowerHouses™ are 100% waterproof and UV ray resistant. With rip stop protection, you can rest assured your FlowerHouse™ will remain protected for a longer life.

There is a FlowerHouse™ to suit  your needs and even one
you'll never outgrow.  

FlowerHouse™ ~ Designed with a Style and Size to fit you!


 

 

 

Available in three sizes, the PlantHouse™ design provides a convenient and effective way to protect your tender shrubs and perennials against damaging winter environments. Set up easily on soil or hard surface.

Mulched Roses, Azaleas and Rhododendrons are a few of our favorites to show dramatic improvements in spring performance.

Compact and lightweight, the PlantHouse™ requires no assembly tools. Set up, take down and store in seconds! The large zippered door allows for easy access. The large screened door allows for optimum ventilation, and pest protection. Creates the perfect environment for hardening off plants.

All FlowerHouse™ greenhouses are constructed with the incredibly durable UV resistant, waterproof
Gro-Tec™ material featuring rip stop protection.
 
 
 
 
PlantHouse 2'
• 28" high x 2' wide x 2' deep
• 20" x 15" Zippered Screen Door
• Weighs 6 lbs.
$49.99 shipping included
PlantHouse 3'  
• 3.5' high x 3' wide x 3' deep 
• 28" x 20" Zippered Screen Door
• Weighs 8 lbs.
 
$69.99 shipping included
PlantHouse 4'
• 56" high x 4' wide x 4' deep
• 20" x 15" Zippered Screen Door
• Weighs 12 lbs.
$114.99 shipping included

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Extend your growing season, protect your plants and harvest the SeedHouse™ benefits. The SeedHouse™ and SeedHouse Jr.™ are designed for the home gardener. Your dreams of owning a greenhouse can now come true! Start and maintain seedlings inside your home, on your deck or in your yard. The SeedHouse™ and SeedHouse Jr.™ provide a convenient and effective way to protect your tender shrubs and perennials against damaging winter environments. Roses, Azaleas and Rhododendrons are a few of our favorites to show dramatic improvements in spring performance. Compact and lightweight, the SeedHouse™ and SeedHouse Jr.™ require no assembly tools. Set up, take down and store in seconds! 2 large zippered windows provide excellent access. 2-screened vents allow optimum ventilation and pest protection. Open the screens to create the perfect environment for hardening off plants. Close the screens and windows to promote and maintain high temperature and humidity levels. All FlowerHouse™ greenhouses are constructed with the incredibly durable Gro-Tec™ material. Gro-Tec™ is UV resistant, waterproof and features rip stop protection.

                                  SeedHouse                                                                      SeedHouse Jr.

                          • 3' high x 4' wide x 4' deep.                                                          • 26" high x 30" wide x 30" deep
                          • 2 - 32" x 33" Zippered Windows                                                    • 2 - 24" x 22" Zippered Windows
                          • 2- 22" x 11" Screened Vents                                                         • 2- 14" x 8" Screened Vents
                           Weighs 9 lbs 
                                                                               • Weighs 6 lbs.
                                       

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The StarterHouse™ design is compact and lightweight for easy transport, setup and take down. No assembly is required. The 100% waterproof Gro-Tec™ material is UV resistant with rip stop protection for longer life of your greenhouse.

The StarterHouse™ has 4 vent openings in the top to provide optimum air circulation. With the vents open, outside air circulates throughout the StarterHouse™ to prepare plants for planting in outdoor conditions. With the vents closed, your plants remain protected from insects, birds and other pests, as well as wind, frost and snow. Now you can garden year-round!

The StarterHouse™ is a great pond cover for water plants and is perfect for starting seedlings. 
HOLDS 16 flats!

 

• 34" high x 96" wide x 48" deep
• 4 - 38" x 42" zippered openings
• 4 - 24" x 16" screened vents
100% Waterproof Gro-Tec™
   (UV resistant with rip stop protection)

• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Includes Shade Cover
• 2 convenient accesses for
  water hose, power cord, etc.
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs 15 lbs.

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Attention all vegetable gardeners, get a jumpstart on your growing season! Simply place and stake your RowHouse™ over prepared soil and plant your seeds/seedlings. During the day your RowHouse will help provide the optimum conditions for seed germination, growth and development. At night, simply close the windows. Heat absorbed by the soil during the day will be maintained and you can rest assured your plants are protected from frosts. Compact and lightweight, the 12ft long RowHouse™ requires no assembly tools. Set up, take down and store in seconds! 3 large zippered windows provide easy access. 3- screened vents allow optimum ventilation and pest protection.

All FlowerHouse™ greenhouses are constructed with the incredibly durable

Gro-Tec™
material. Gro- Tec™ is UV resistant, waterproof and features rip stop protection.

• 1' high x 2' wide x 12' long
• 3 -11" x 34" Zippered Windows w/screens
• 100% Waterproof Gro-Tec™
(UV resistant with rip stop protection)
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Includes Shade Cover
2 portholes for Hose, Power Cord...
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs
12 lbs.

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The DreamHouse™ design is compact and lightweight for easy transport, setup and take down. Only minimal assembly is required. 2 screened doors and 8 screened vent openings allow for optimum air circulation. With the vents open, outside air circulates throughout the DreamHouse™ to prepare plants for planting in outdoor conditions. With the vents closed, the 100% waterproof Gro-Tec™ material will promote and maintain high humidity levels desirable for a superior growing environment. The Gro-Tec™ material is UV resistant with rip stop protection for longer life of your greenhouse.

The DreamHouse™ features a unique, zip-together design.
You can zip one DreamHouse™ to another infinitely. The outer walls form partitions between the DreamHouse™ so you can create diverse growing environments to suit your needs.

DreamHouse Zip Together DesignThe DreamHouse™ features a unique zip-together design.
You can never outgrow your DreamHouseTM

• 6'5" high x 8' wide x 8' deep
• 2- 36" x 64.5" Doorways
• 8- 30" x 15" Screened Vents
• 100% Waterproof
                                              • Gro-Tec™ Material
                                              (UV resistant and rip stop protection )
                                               • Includes Ground Stakes
                                               • Includes High-wind Tie-downs
                                               • Includes Shade Cover
                                               • 4 portholes for hose/power cord
                                               • Carrying Pack
                                               • Weighs 35 lbs

                                                 

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The revolutionary  HotHouse™ fits snuggly up to any standard size door of your house, shed or garage. This unique design features 2 doors. 1 door aligns with the existing external door of your home, the other provides outside access. The roof of the HotHouse™ is slanted to ensure that precipitation runs away from your house. Perfect for placement close to your kitchen for convenient access to your fresh HotHouse™ grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.

"Walk right into your greenhouse"

Compact and lightweight, the HotHouse™ requires no tools to set-up, or takedown and stores in minutes! In addition to the doors, two screen vented windows provide optimum ventilation and pest protection. Adjust the windows to create the perfect environment for your plants. Close the screens and windows to promote and maintain high temperature and humidity levels optimum for plant growth. All FlowerHouse™ greenhouses are constructed with the incredibly durable Gro-tec™ material. Gro-tec™ is UV resistant, waterproof and features rip stop protection.

• 7.5' high x 6' wide x 6' deep
•  2 zippered screened doors
    (30" x 67")
• 2 zippered screened vent windows
    (30" x 18")
• 100% Waterproof Gro-Tec™ 
(UV resistant with rip stop protection)
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• 2 portholes for hoses, power cords...
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs 35 lbs.


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The FarmHouseTm

• Protects Plants From Wind, Frost, Snow, Insects, Birds and other Pests
• Improves Climatic Co
nditions in All Geographic Locations
• Great For Starting and Protecting Your Garden
• Sets Up Anywhere - Soil or Hard Surface In or Outdoors
• Fully Screened Doors Create Optimum Air Circulation for Accelerated Growth


The FarmHouse features a unique zip-together design.

You can never outgrow   your FarmHouse

• 9 ft deep. x 9 ft. wide x 8 ft. tall
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Includes Free Carry Pack
• Includes Shade Cloth

$544.99 shipping included

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OrchidHouseTM

Designed for the home garden enthusiast, your dreams of owning a greenhouse can now come true! The innovative design of the OrchidHouse™ greenhouse will be the talk of your neighborhood! Compact, lightweight, sets up and takedown in minutes, no tools necessary!

1 large door and 4 zippered windows provide easy access and optimum ventilation. All openings feature screened vents for insect and pest protection. Open the windows to create the perfect environment for hardening off plants. Close the screens and windows to promote and maintain high temperature and humidity levels.

All FlowerHouse™ greenhouses are constructed with the incredibly durable
Gro-Tec™ material. Gro-Tec™ is UV resistant, waterproof and features rip stop protection

• 7' high x 6' wide x 6' deep
• 1 63" x 63" Zippered Door w/screen
• 4 -29" x 13" Zippered Windows w/screens
• 100% Waterproof Gro-Tec™
(UV resistant with rip stop protection)
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Pre-Assembled Fiber Poles
• Includes Shade Cover
• 4 portholes for Hose, Power Cord...
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs 26 lbs.

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The BloomHouse™ design is compact and lightweight for easy transport, setup and take down. No assembly is required. Just pull 5 hubs and your BloomHouse™ is setup!

The BloomHouse™ door is located in one corner for maximum space usage inside. 8 screened vent openings allow for optimum air circulation. Straps are attached to the side of the door and above the vents to hold them open while you work in your garden or ventilate your BloomHouse™. With the vents open, air circulates throughout the BloomHouse™ to prepare plants for planting in outdoor conditions. With the vents closed, your plants remain protected from insects, birds and other pests, as well as wind, frost and snow. Now you can garden year-round.

 

• 84" high x 84" wide x 84" deep
• 8- 30" x 15" Screened Vents
• 100% Waterproof Gro-Tec™
(UV resistant with rip stop protection)
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Includes Shade Cover
• 2 portholes for hose, power cord...
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs 26 lbs.

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The DomeHouse™   NOW AVAILABLE !

The DomeHouse™ is the largest most spectacular FlowerHouse™ greenhouse yet!  Weighing 67lbs in its compact (17”x 45”) carry pack, the DomeHouse™ unfolds into an enormous 10ft high, 14ft diameter greenhouse with a total 156 square feet of greenhouse pleasure!

And as with all FlowerHouses, the DomeHouse™ is easily assembled with no tools required.

One large screened door provides access ease.
11 screened vent openings allow for optimum air circulation and the see- through screens protect your plants from insects, birds and other pests. Straps are attached to the side of the doorway and above the vents to hold them open while you work in your garden or ventilate your DomeHouse™.

The vents allow outside air to circulate throughout the DomeHouse™ and prepare plants for outdoor conditions. Plants remain protected from wind, frost and snow during the hardening off period in spring.
With the vents closed, the Gro-Tec™ material will promote and maintain high humidity levels desirable for a superior growing environment. This is a natural greenhouse effect and will benefit the growth of your plants. The Gro-Tec™ material is UV resistant for longer life. It is 100% waterproof and is constructed with rip stop protection.

To prevent damage to your DomeHouse™ due to high winds or snow, it is essential to attach and insert ALL of the ground stakes and high wind tie downs (provided) upon set-up.

The DomeHouse™ is perfect for improving climatic conditions in all geographic locations.

• 14 ft. diameter x 10 ft. tall
•  4 Top Window Openings
• 7 Bottom Window Openings
• 100% Waterproof Gro-Tec™ 
(UV resistant with rip stop protection)
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• 2 convenient accesses for
water hose, power cord, etc.
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs 67 lbs.

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ConservatoryTM

• Protects Plants From Wind, Frost, Snow, Insects, Birds and other Pests
• Improves Climatic Conditions in All Geographic Locations
• Great For Starting and Protecting Your Garden
• Sets Up Anywhere - Soil or Hard Surface In or Outdoors
• Fully Screened Doors Create Optimum Air Circulation for Accelerated Growth

• 9 ft. diameter x 10 ft. tall
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs 49 lbs

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The SpringHouse design is compact and lightweight for easy transport, setup and take down. Only minimal assembly is required. 2 screened doors double as vents to provide optimum air circulation. The 100% waterproof Gro-Tec™ material is UV resistant with rip stop protection for longer life of your greenhouse.

The SpringHouse™ is perfect for improving climatic conditions in all geographic locations. The greenhouse environment makes it easier to keep your plants green. Now your plants can bloom earlier with a head start on the Spring and Summer months and you can garden year-round

 

• 78" high x 72" wide x 72" deep
• 100% Waterproof Gro-Tec™
  (UV resistant with rip stop protection)
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Includes Shade Cover
• 4 convenient accesses for hose, power cord...
• Carrying Pack
• Weighs 25 lbs.


                  $259.99 shipping included  

SpringHouse CL™                               

• Protects Plants From Wind, Frost, Snow, Insects, Birds and other Pests
• Improves Climatic Conditions in All Geographic Locations
• Great For Starting and Protecting Your Garden
• Sets Up Anywhere - Soil or Hard Surface In or Outdoors
• Fully Screened Doors Create Optimum Air Circulation for Accelerated Growth

• 78" x 72" x 72"l
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Carrying Pack
• Includes Shade Cover

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PlantHouse 5TM

• Protects Plants From Wind, Frost, Snow, Insects, Birds and other Pests
• Improves Climatic Conditions in All Geographic Locations
• Great For Starting and Protecting Your Garden
• Sets Up Anywhere - Soil or Hard Surface In or Outdoors
• Fully Screened Doors Create Optimum Air Circulation for Accelerated Growth

 

• 78" x 60" x 60"l
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Carrying Pack
• Includes Shade Cover

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PlantHouse 5 CLTM

    

 • 78" x 60" x 60"l
• Includes Ground Stakes
• Includes High-wind Tie-downs
• Carrying Pack
• Includes Shade Cover

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These beautiful Butterfly Benches and Tables and Chairs will add a functional, elegant, focal point and resting place in your home or garden.
Classic wrought iron design and lighter, rust-free cast aluminum.
Durable, all weather,  powder coated finish. Easily assemble with 10 bolts.  Full adult size comfort.  35"H x 24"W x 25"D. 20 Lbs.
 
Butterfly Bench                                                 Butterfly Table                                         Butterfly Chair
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New Cost Effective Portable Storage Solution Offering Many Benefits

• Easy Pop-Up Design Allows For Complete Setup In Minutes

• Weatherproof Shell Keeps Your StorageHouse
TM Dry Inside

• Screened Vents Allow Storagehouse To Breath While Keeping Pests Out

• Sets Up Anywhere - Soil or Hard Surface

• Comes Complete With Integrated Floor, Screened Vents, Tent Stakes, High Wind Tie Downs & Storage Bag

• 5 ft. X 5 ft. X 6.5 ft. Tall
• Sets Up On Soil & Hard Surfaces
• Tuff All Weather Design
• Carrying Pack

  $259.99 shipping included

• 6 ft. X 6 ft. X 6.5 ft. Tall
• Sets Up On Soil & Hard Surfaces
• Tuff All Weather Design
• Carrying Pack

  $334.99 shipping included

• 6 ft. X 7.5 ft. X 8 ft. Tall
• Sets Up On Soil & Hard Surfaces
• Tuff All Weather Design
• Carrying Pack

  $429.99 shipping included 

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Watering in Your Flowerhouse




The plants in your FlowerHouse™ will need less water than if they were outside. With the vents closed, the humid conditions inside enable the soil to retain more moisture.  Because of this, take care not to over water your plants. On the other hand, under watering is still a danger. The soil will dry out more quickly as you ventilate and heat your FlowerHouse™. In order to determine whether or not your plants need to be watered, insert one finger into the soil. If the soil is damp to the touch, your plants can go another day without water. If the soil is dry and dusty, your plants need to be watered immediately.

When using a hose sprayer to water your plants, choose the lowest setting, "mist" or "rain". A forceful sprayer can disturb your plants or the soil they are in. You can also put your plants at risk by watering the leaves. Instead of watering from above, water the soil under the leaf canopy. When the leaves are consistently wet, your plants are more susceptible to disease, such as stem or root rot.

WARNING:

CAUTION! 
• Take care not to over water or underwater your plants.
• Water your plants using lowest hose setting "mist" or "rain".
• Water the soil under the leaf canopy.

 

Temperature & Ventilation

BloomHouse Screened Windows


Temperature plays a vital role in the health of your FlowerHouse™ plants. Thermometers are important to help you monitor the temperature. A digital thermometer is ideal because it can show you the high and low temperatures of the day and night. When setting up your thermometer, try to find a position where it is not in direct sunlight. Place it in an open-ended, light colored box to get the most accurate reading. Air will flow through the open ends, and the light color will block the sunlight. Although the ideal temperature for the growth of each plant varies, most plants survive well in temperatures between 50° and 85°F (15° and 29°C). There are a number of ways to keep your plants within their ideal temperature range.

Heating your FlowerHouse™ Suggestions:

• Minimize the amount of time the doors are open.
• Completely close all of the vents
•  Place large containers filled with water inside your FlowerHouse™. The water will absorb the heat throughout the day. During nighttime they will release the heat back into your FlowerHouse™. Metal containers work more efficiently than plastic containers, but both work well.
• Grow lights not only provide adequate light for your plants, but they provide heat as well.

Cooling your FlowerHouse™ Suggestions:

• Secure the shade cover to the roof.
• Open the vents and secure them with the window straps.
• Set up a fan in one corner of your FlowerHouse™, it will create an air current for cooling air. To ventilate even more, include a second fan set up in the opposite corner of the first. This will create an especially effective circular air current.
• Check with your local garden center for other shade options.  Most garden centers will carry a washable, spray-on shade cover.

WARNING:

CAUTION!
 
• Use extreme caution when using water near an electrical heater.  Electrocution can cause serious injury or death.
• In cooler weather, open the vents one at a time so your plants do not suffer from a sudden gust of cool air.


 

Maintenance & Storage

 





While working with plants and soil, your FlowerHouse™ is sure to get dirty. With a low pressured sprayer, hose down the walls to be rid of dirt and dust.  If mold or mildew has grown, wash away with mild soap (such as dish soap) and warm water. 


Light weight - Easy to carry

Before storing your FlowerHouse™, be sure that it is clean and completely dry.  Mold and mildew may grow and stain your FlowerHouse™ if it is stored wet or damp.



 

WARNING:

CAUTION! 
• Do not use detergents, as they are abrasive for the Gro-Tec™ material.
•  Store your FlowerHouse™ clean and completely dry.

Gardening Year Round Schedule

Gardening Year Round Schedule
Article by: S. Wehner
Our Storagehouse Sheds Are Great For Protecting Your Tools Year Around.....






WINTER:                 

Avoid drafts, sudden changes in temperature, or dry, burned out air.

 Plants, like people, cannot thrive in poor atmospheric conditions. In bright cold weather, it is easy to keep air fresh. Then the greenhouse traps more than enough heat from the sun, even though it may be freezing outside. During sunny days, open side vents 1 inch and/or roll down one door 1 inch from top. In the event of very windy weather, close vents and doors on the windward side. Seal completely during heavy snowfall and storms.

On cold nights, artificial heat keeps air in motion. Leave only a small crack opening in door or venturing long spells of cloudy weather, you will need to use artificial heat during the day to maintain your ideal temperature.*

Placing several pails of water inside your greenhouse will help to raise the humidity level.

Remember to water!

SPRING

Increase temperature; start feeding schedule; maintain high humidity; attach shade cover.

As days become longer and sunlight gets more intense, growth will be noticeably faster and flowering more profuse. Water daily, as required, and maintain a regular schedule of feeding. Hose down floor every morning to make up for evaporation, and to increase humidity. Continue to heat at night if temps fall below 60°F. Daytime temperatures may run up to 85°F or more by the suns heat although all vents and doors are open. This will not have a harmful effect. Attach shade cover just as soon as foliage starts to turn light green and shows signs of wilting under midday sun. Keep an eye on your local minimum temperature to determine when to discontinue night heating.  Move/ transplant your plants outdoors after danger of last frost for your zone has past.



 
SUMMER:

Your FlowerHouse™ greenhouse makes a great storage shed for garden tools, and a convenient shelter for hanging baskets and potted plants during summer storms.

If you choose to leave your greenhouse up, most plants can be left in the greenhouse where they are unaffected by high temperatures if sufficient moisture, shade and humidity are maintained.  Leave vents and doors open 24 hours.  Summer is also a great time for propagating cuttings from your favorite plants!  All FlowerHouse™ greenhouses can be folded down and stored in minutes at anytime of the year.  We highly recommend that you hose off any soil and allow your greenhouse to dry thoroughly before storing.  This insures that your greenhouse will be in perfect condition for its next use.


  FALL:

Start heating system; ventilate night and day; remove shade cover; keep soil on the dry side; move tender tropical plants into greenhouse for over wintering.

A new garden season starts during the cold brisk days of autumn, but light is at a premium then for there are many cloudy days and the arc of the sun is very low. At this time, plants tend to make soft growth that is susceptible to mildew. Good air circulation is necessary to keep them healthy and disease free.

Turn the heat on just as nights become cool (below 40
°
F), and for short periods when days are damp. Keep vents open throughout the day (or roll doors down 6 inches from top). At night close side vents but do not zip tight, (roll doors down 1 inch). Although this may seem like a waste of fuel, air circulation is important overnight. In some areas where damp weather prevails, fan heaters are preferable to ceramic as they provide greater air movement.

Don’t forget to water!

Prepare clean pots, seed flats, and fresh soil for the greenhouse. Winter gardening is much more pleasant and productive when supplies are ready for use.

Fall is also a great time to start a new compost heap for spring planting. The warm fall rains provide the moisture needed, and freezing and thawing throughout the winter do wonders for soil structure.


IDEAL GREENHOUSE TEMPERATURE:

The ideal temperatures to maintain inside your greenhouse will be dictated by what plants you have inside.  From over wintering tropical specimens to starting seeds, remember all plants and seeds have preferred growing and germination requirements. This specific information is readily available at your local garden center and in numerous publications.

 
The DreamHouse™ and FarmHouse™ models from
FlowerHouse™, allow you to zip multiple greenhouses together. This allows you to create multiple climatic environments!


 HEATING:

The most effective way to heat your FlowerHouse™ greenhouse is with a small ceramic heater. There are numerous models on the market, however we recommend you look for a ceramic heater with the following features:
  • Automatic overheat shut off.
  • Thermostat control. Allows you to set your desired temp, heater will automatically turn off and on to maintain your programmed temperature.
  • Humidity sensor. Reads % of humidity in the air.
 Heaters of this type are readily available at your local stores.

Choosing a Location


While it is entirely up to you where you place your FlowerHouse™, keep in mind that its locality will make all the difference to your garden.  Place your FlowerHouse™ on flat, even ground and if possible, raised above the surrounding ground.  This will allow for good drainage of rainwater. Choose an area where there will be maximum exposure to the sun.  Your FlowerHouse™ garden will benefit from the immense sunlight.  If all day exposure is not possible, morning sun from the east is second best. With sun first thing in the morning your plants can begin photosynthesis early, thus, maximize growth throughout the day.  If you are planning to use your FlowerHouse™ year-round, place it where it would allow for the most winter sun exposure.

FlowerHouse™ products should not be used in extremely high winds that exceed 70 mph. Use in such conditions may result in damage to your FlowerHouse™ or plants, or severe injury to you.  Protect your FlowerHouse™ from prevailing winds.  The winter prevailing winds are especially detrimental to the vitality of your plants.  If you are unsure of the direction of the prevailing wind, check with your local weather service.   If possible, set your FlowerHouse™ where your garage, home, or other structure can provide defense from the wind.  But be cautious of trees that may block needed sun.  By placing your FlowerHouse near your home, you are sure to spend more quality time in your garden.  Large trees and shrubs can help guard your FlowerHouse™ from wind, as well.  The main door should be located downwind to protect your plants from a blast of outside air when entering or exiting your FlowerHouse™.

Some added features to the FlowerHouse™ assist in its protection from the wind. Once your FlowerHouse™ is fully erected, secure it using all available high-wind tie-downs, and all supplied stakes.  Along the bottom, place heavy materials on the skirting.  Use decorative materials, such as stones, bricks, landscape timers, or potted plants, to weigh it down. In addition to their practical purpose, these materials can be used to decorate the inside and outside of your FlowerHouse™. You should plan to cover the skirting in the interior. Make sure to do so before installing any shelving or plant benches.

As you water your plants, it is impossible not to get water on the ground. To avoid a muddy floor in the interior of your FlowerHouse™, cover it with pea rock, fieldstone, bricks, gravel or mulch.

Before setting up your FlowerHouse™, be sure that it does not violate any law or ordinance in your community.

 

WARNING:

CAUTION!  Prior to setting up your FlowerHouse™ GreenHouse, contact your local Miss Dig at the cable, gas and electric company to establish where cable, gas lines and wires are located so no accidents happen while staking down your FlowerHouse™. Failure to do so could result in seriour injury or death.

Maximizing Space Usage


The variety of ways to use the space in your FlowerHouse™ is endless.  Your local garden center can help you plan a layout for the interior of your FlowerHouse™, and can also provide you with the materials necessary to do so. The design and layout of your FlowerHouse™ should depend upon the type of plants you choose to grow.

Plant benches or adjustable shelving units along the walls can provide you with a good way to optimize your working space. The area on and below the bench can be used to place your plants. Add shelves for more plants, or remove them for more space. Moreover, raised benches will remove some of the strains from your back with less bending, allowing you to spend more quality time in your FlowerHouse™ garden.

Some gardeners may prefer to make use of the space with trellises. These can be constructed out of just about anything.  A steel, wood or plastic frame can be covered with nylon netting or chicken wire. Attach the material to the frame with nails, staples, or wire.  The purpose is to give the frame enough support to remain standing tall, but leave enough room for plants to grow up and through the materials used.

Some plants do not immediately take to trellising. These plants require a little extra coercion. To keep them growing upward, you may need to tie them to the trellis. Any number of household items can be used, string, shoelaces, wire hangers, or even old video or audio tape. Remember to be cautious when tying up your plants not tying too tight as it could cut the plant.  Other plants such as cucumbers are perfect for trellising. Tendrils, like limbs, grab onto the trellis without the aid of a string to help it up.

Another common material for trellising plants is an old nylon stocking.  They are especially ideal for fruiting plants. Tie one end of the stocking to hold the plant to the trellis. Use the other end to slip over the fruit of the plant. As the fruit grows, the stocking will grow with it and it will also hold the fruit closer to the trellis and prevent its weight from breaking off the plant.

The trellis can also serve as a base for hanging baskets. Attach a hook to the top with enough room for the basket to fit. Hanging baskets cannot be hung from the ceiling of the FlowerHouse™, as it would collapse and could result in serious injury.

WARNING:

CAUTION! 
• Sharp edges of wood, wire, or nails may cut unwanted vents in your FlowerHouse™. Always be sure to soften any sharp edges on trellises, shelving units or furniture so no damage is done to your FlowerHouse.
• Do not hang baskets from the ceiling.

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