If you would like to start your seeds earlier in the spring to get a jump on the gardening season then a mini greenhouse may be just what you're looking
for. Most mini greenhouses are lightweight, very portable and usually easy to assemble and disassemble. There are both indoor and outdoor model
mini greenhouse kits that you are sure to find will fit your personals needs whatever the application.
Tier Mini Greenhouse
The tiered portable mini greenhouses are perfect for starting seeds indoors in late winter to early spring. They usually come in 2 - 4 tier models and are
compact enough to fit in small spaces should that be a requirement for you. Some of these mini greenhouses offer greenhouse light kits that you can purchase
or you can easily design and build your own light setup. The tier greenhouse has shelving sturdy enough to support even your largest plants in a controlled
temperature environment. An everyday incandescent light bulb set up on a thermostat will usually provide enough warmth to keep these greenhouses at your
desired temperature.
Tabletop Mini Greenhouse
A tabletop greenhouse is, as its name simply enough states, small enough to set up on your kitchen table. These portable mini greenhouses are about the size of a
terrarium and are a perfect fit should you have only a few small plants to overwinter or very few seeds to start in spring. They will provide the required
controlled environment for seeds to germinate quickly and small garden plants will easily grow to transplant size within the protection of the greenhouse covering.
Most mini tabletop greenhouses are attractive enough that when not in use for growing plants they can be converted into a mini display case as a centerpiece for
your kitchen table or kitchen counter. This dual purpose small greenhouse is ideal for people living in apartments that want an affordable indoor
mini greenhouse as an alternative to an outdoor greenhouse.
Window Greenhouse
The window greenhouse or garden window is ideal for those with limited mobility as it offers the pleasure of year-round gardening within the comfort of
your own home. Window greenhouses are available in sizes to fit most every need, from small standard size window units up to bay window greenhouse units.
Any of these sizes would be suitable for starting seeds and growing garden plants. If you can't locate the exact type and size window greenhouse that you're
searching for, you can even have a custom window greenhouse designed and installed. Window greenhouses are also available in a variety of colors to match
or closely match the trim of your home. The materials used in building a window greenhouse are most commonly aluminum and vinyl. They each have their
advantages and disadvantages. The window greenhouse may also be an option for those with limited outdoor garden space to grow herbs indoors year-round.
