13 mini greenhouses that you can DIY

Protecting tender plants and seedlings needn’t prove expensive thanks to these DIY mini greenhouses you can make yourself. It takes just a bit of know-how and some smart upcycling to create tiny grow spaces that will give your valuable plants a big headstart. 

Recycled glass panes and wooden fruit crates can be used to keep frost and rain away and raise the inner temperature by a few degrees. This will help aid germination, strong and healthy growth.

DIY greenhouse designs work well whatever size plot you have. From compact courtyards to bijou balconies, it’s always possible to raise beautiful plants, and with these ideas you can grow precisely the blooms and crops you want. 

It is possible to grow more exotic varieties, which can be difficult in cool or wet climates. These mini greenhouses can provide extra protection for chillies, sweet peppers morning glory, zinnias, and echiums. 

It is easier than you may think to raise and protect tender seedslings and plants, provided they have adequate protection from cold and bad weather. These mini greenhouses can be easily made at home and will increase your plot’s potential. 

Jill Morgan