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What types of hobby greenhouses are recommended? I would like to build one.

Last Updated: January 03, 2012

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Greenhouses are available in all sizes, shapes and degrees of strength. They can be bought in unassembled packages, complete and ready to set on foundations, or custom designed for a specific need. Most greenhouse structures fall into three types. The attached lean-to greenhouse has one sidewall as a part of a house, garage or other building. The window design greenhouse is attached outside a conveniently located window. The free-standing greenhouse is the most versatile, when maintaining a good greenhouse environment. For more information see PlantTalk script #1313, Hobby greenhouses: types.

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