Client Spotlight: Cedar Grove Farms
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A Solawrap Canada client spotlight post where we get to speak with Caitlin Luck of Cedar Grove Farms in Haliburton County Ontario.
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Choosing the right Greenhouse - Part Two
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With so many coverings to choose from, it’s no wonder that you might be confused about what is right for your greenhouse project! Hopefully, in this second part to our choosing a greenhouse series, we can lift the curtain to make these choices seem less daunting.
There are a variety of factors you will want to consider when choosing the optimal material for your greenhouse skin and these include:
How to choose the right greenhouse for you
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There are a number of factors you’ll want to consider when deciding on a greenhouse. In this mini-series, we’ll dive into some of these important aspects.
Frame material
Aluminum is the standard material for greenhouse frames, with minimal upkeep necessary and its svelte structure casts little shade.
Wood is an attractive choice but requires the lumber to be pressure-treated in order to hold up against the elements and its more bulky structure can cast more shade within the greenhouse.
Galvanized steel is sturdy, won’t rust and can
Are you considering greenhouse gardening this year?
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Top four benefits of greenhouse growing in Canada.
Greenhouse affordability
Breakthrough materials have increased the lifespan of greenhouses, and maximised design efficiencies, reducing the overall cost involved in greenhouse maintenance. Your initial investment, when well cared for and maintained, will last you many years of fruitful growing seasons.
Read MoreWhat's in Your Four-Season Greenhouse?
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In the not too distant past, Canadians had a limited growing season due to the Great White North’s usual climate, with the usual field-grown cucumbers and tomatoes and strawberries coming in strong in the summer months and tapering off in the fall.
With the advent of modern day greenhouses boasting highly energy efficient ways of extending the growing season, we now can boast those same strawberries, tomatoes and cucumbers of all varieties (plus many other different items such as beans, peppers and lettuce) grown year round!
