Small greenhouses are glass structures designed to grow produce in limited outdoor spaces. If you have a slim garden, patio, or balcony, a small garden greenhouse can help you produce out-of-season plants all year round, despite extreme weather conditions.
Other than their compact size, the benefits of small glass greenhouses are widespread. More specifically, these small freestanding structures can:
Our miniature greenhouses have adjustable shelving, so you can customise your space to suit various crops or remove extra units to provide more space for ample growth.
Another feature of our small outdoor greenhouse is its toughened glass windows, which offer protection during extreme weather conditions as well as excellent light transmission.
Plus, our sliding panels are removable to help provide fresh ventilation on even the hottest of days.
Our small glass greenhouse shelves are excellent for growing seedlings during spring as they will require plenty of warmth and light to ensure they are effectively hardened off.
Autumn is a rather unpredictable season to grow plants, but our small greenhouses provide young plants and cuttings protection from cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and mild frosts.
As temperatures drop to below zero in the winter, a small glass greenhouse will help shield plants from rain, wind, and snow, allowing them to survive any frosts or periods of extreme cold.
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The best small greenhouses are those placed in partial shade and sunlight. These kinds of conditions are typically found in East or West-facing spaces.
If you are looking for a small greenhouse for sale, you may also be interested in purchasing some accompanying small greenhouse accessories from our online gardening store.
At Access Garden Products, we also offer shelf covers, which allow small plants to be placed on shelves, and shade covers that keep plants cool during hot summer months. Small greenhouse spares are also available to buy online.
Miniature greenhouses are great for smaller plants such as herbs and shrubs, whereas a small outdoor greenhouse provides more ample space, sunlight, and ventilation, allowing you to grow fuller-sized plants, such as flowers and vegetables.
In your greenhouse for a small garden, you can grow anything your heart desires, including exotic plants, vegetables, and herbs. However, some crops are dependent on the type of year, so make sure to do your research.
Paraffin heaters can protect your plants from cold temperatures and produce extra carbon dioxide which helps boost growth. Alternatively, you can make your own warm igloo tealight heater by making candle flower pots.
Our small greenhouses start from £329, such as our Half Westminster 3’ 4’ small Greenhouse to around £1,000 depending on your choice of size and model.
Our lean to miniature greenhouses come with fixings to anchor them to the wall and also the floor. Freestanding models have ground fixings for concrete or patio slabs. If you just have earth at your chosen location, just lay a few slabs to provide a stable base.
The front and roof of the small greenhouse has sliding panels for excellent ventilation. In addition, many models can be fitted with an automatic louvre vent.
Yes, small greenhouses are designed to work all year round, so you can grow fresh produce and flowers 365 days a year.
The best position for a small glass greenhouse is partial shade and sun, which can typically be found in East or West-facing areas.
However, if the only location you have is full sun, simply fit a shade cover. A shady location can be used for cuttings and seedlings and over-wintering, but would not be suitable for summer crops.
