LOOK: Try This Greenhouse for Under $70 That is Awesome for Utah Gardens

If you grow a garden in Utah, you know it can be a struggle with some of the harsh weather. Part of the reason to use a greenhouse is to extend the growing season. If you want to explore the benefits of greenhouse, there are some very affordable options. 

How to Extend the Growing Season 

A greenhouse provides warmer conditions for your plants by trapping the sun's heat inside. This means you can start growing your plants a month earlier than you would outside. It also can give you an extra month when things cool down in the fall. 

Building a full-size greenhouse with a circulation system can get expensive fast with a beautiful glass version running thousands of dollars. This could be a mistake if all you want to do is start some seedlings growing to plant later in your garden. 

Small Portable Greenhouse Options 

You can get a small, one rack greenhouse enclosure for around $10 online. Even a version that is 6 by 8 feet is around $60. These come with shelves and plastic covering that will trap the sun’s heat.  

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There are also affordable versions made out of wood that are less likely to blow into your neighbor’s yard in a stiff wind. These cheap greenhouse options are great for the beginning gardener who wants to experiment with growing plants in an enclosure.