(VIDEO) Plastic, Portable Greenhouses: Are They Worth It?

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Watch the video, “Plastic, Portable Greenhouses: Are They Worth It?" on YouTube.

When we moved to our homestead I swore I’d never buy a plastic portable greenhouse. I knew we would need a greenhouse to make it possible to grow food year-round in our climate. But I did not want one of those tent-like things. 

We try to minimize our plastic consumption. We also try to make sure the things we purchase are built to last. So that’s why I was focused on a greenhouse kit of wood, stone, steel, and glass. Then we priced out those kits. The costs sent shock waves through me. They were double to quadruple what I expected. This is where our commitments were at odds: in addition to reducing waste, we are also committed to living with as little debt as possible. 

Something you don’t hear much about with homesteading: it’s expensive to get started. Buying land, a home, property taxes, and projects…It all adds up fast. When it became clear that we will need a new roof and paint job soon, the idea of a greenhouse became a distant dream. But our dedication to increasing our own food production remains a top priority.

And that is how I found myself buying a plastic portable greenhouse off the internet.

I read a lot of mixed reviews about how easy they are to put together. So this week when I put together ours, I thought I would do it on camera so you can see the honest results.

If you like what see and are interested in purchasing this kit, you can find it on Amazon for less than $70 (that’s a much better deal than we got): Walk-In Greenhouse with 8 sturdy shelves >

Stay tuned with us throughout the season to find out how our seedlings do in this mini greenhouse!