Replacement Greenhouse

DaftyDuck

Well, the storm last night has knocked yet more bits from my aged wooden greenhouse, the base is rotten through, and even the newer braces I've put in have little original greenhouse to attach themselves to. It's knackered! In a breeze, I'm taking my life in my hands even being in there, and I'm not gardening in a hard-hat and goggles, which my wife says would be cheaper!

So, new greenhouse required.

I've always either inherited greenhouses with houses, been given them by neighbours, or used Freecycle. This time, I want a new shiny one! Any recommendations of online retailers to look at?

I'm after something in the 12 X 8 size (as that's the size of the one that's bio-degrading in the garden now) but I'll build it a new base anyway, so exact size not important. Although this one is a wooden one from the 1950's (and looks so much the better for it), I'll likely buy a metal framed one... unless ... Any general advice welcomed...

So, anyone who can recommend an online supplier, or knows of a good MSE bargain out there, I'd love to know. I will, of course, look on Freecycle.... but I do want something new & shiny in my life for once!

A._Badger

DaftyDuck wrote: »

Well, the storm last night has knocked yet more bits from my aged wooden greenhouse, the base is rotten through, and even the newer braces I've put in have little original greenhouse to attach themselves to. It's knackered! In a breeze, I'm taking my life in my hands even being in there, and I'm not gardening in a hard-hat and goggles, which my wife says would be cheaper!

So, new greenhouse required.

I've always either inherited greenhouses with houses, been given them by neighbours, or used Freecycle. This time, I want a new shiny one! Any recommendations of online retailers to look at?

I'm after something in the 12 X 8 size (as that's the size of the one that's bio-degrading in the garden now) but I'll build it a new base anyway, so exact size not important. Although this one is a wooden one from the 1950's (and looks so much the better for it), I'll likely buy a metal framed one... unless ... Any general advice welcomed...

So, anyone who can recommend an online supplier, or knows of a good MSE bargain out there, I'd love to know. I will, of course, look on Freecycle.... but I do want something new & shiny in my life for once!

I wouldn't personally cut corners with a greenhouse (which is partly why I ended up with a Hartley Botanic) but I very nearly bought a Rhino from http://www.greenhousesdirect.co.uk and I have heard good things about them.

I keep getting emailed sale offers from them, so it might be worth checking their site in the New Year.

It's a far cry from Freecycle, I know, but sometimes you just have to buy something that will last.