Greenhouse

[morph]

I currently have one of those plastic covered greenhouses, but I've decided a want a "proper" one.

I don't want a large one - 6' x 4' and want to know if anyone knows of somewhere cheap I can get one from?

Cheers

[lancashire lass]

I got my 6'x4' greenhouse from Focus on sale for £115, but it cost me an additional £60 for the base! And you also need to think about the floor if you don't intend planting directly onto soil.

Have you tried www.freecycle.org

Sometimes it is worth having a look

[Richard]

All to often they're free. People moving into a new house often want it out the way and disposal is a problem.
Both of mine cost nothing, just 'free if collect'.

Look at the Recycle website (can someone remind me of the name please!).

[PK]

If your got the wherewithall to dismantle and re-erect then local papers are also a source of bargain greenhouses. If buying from new http://www.greenhousesdirect.co.uk are good value with a wide range of sizes and configurations.

[SueSteve]

Have you thought about making one out of plastic bottles??
Greenhouse

http://www.snh.org.uk/press/detail.asp?id=1465

http://www.sci-scotland.org.uk/greenhouse.html

[AnnaB]

Phil
That's where we got ours from - it is a Europa model 12x8ft. We got it as it can withstand high winds (very important these days). It has 2 doors and I can get the wheelbarrow into it.
I must add that we had it 11 years ago and I am sure the prices have escalated since then.

[morph]

Thanks for the advice - I think I'll have a scout through the local papers!

[littlefeat]

Thanks for the advice - I think I'll have a scout through the local papers!

hi morph, i live in newcastle under lyme,there is a place in longport by burslem, the old price and kensington place, it is open on wed and sat, if is full of second hand stalls, selling all sorts of cr*p, i ashed in there and they found me one a six by six double wall plastic one for £50, all the guys that have the stalls shop around for stuff to put on their stalls so they come accross them, when they do house clearances.

littlefeat

[morph]

That's great littlefeat thanks! I haven't bought one yet...!

Where about in Newcastle do you live? I live in Lightwood

[Johnhson]

Coo - small world! I was born in lightwood and we lived in Newcastle for 12 years.

Best tip I can offer with 2nd hand greenhouses is to dismantle yourself. Take a digicam or notebook and felt tip when you do so and mark pieces so you know how they re-assemble.

I wrote up my experience with building a couple of 2nd hand greenhouses - may be worth a read to you
http://www.allotment.org.uk/articles/Second_Hand_Greenhouse.php

I learned quite a lot doing it.

[morph]

Excellent Johnhson - yes - small world!!!

[littlefeat]

hi morph
we live in maybank, ile keep my ears open, a friend recently moved into a house with a glass greenhouse, they offered it to me unfortunatly it was glass and having a 5 year old who potters around me with a trowel, i said no, pity i did not know this site then i could have directed them to you, if i hear of any ile pm you, i dont know anyone local who has chickens, do you keep yours in your garden, i do the neigbours were a bit funny about them to start with but are now buying eggs from me so they are ok now

littlefeat

[Mo]

Have you tried Freecycle?

[morph]

I used to live in Maybank littlefeat - in Adams Street near the Cricketers!! Yes, I keep them in garden aswell, but the neighbours haven't said anything so that's good!

Have tried freecycle thanks mo - have managed to get a bargain new plastic cover for the one I have now, so I think that'll do me for next years growing!

[littlefeat]

I used to live in Maybank littlefeat - in Adams Street near the Cricketers!! Yes, I keep them in garden aswell, but the neighbours haven't said anything so that's good!

Have tried freecycle thanks mo - have managed to get a bargain new plastic cover for the one I have now, so I think that'll do me for next years growing!

i live not far from the cricketers, just off brampton road, its a small world.
i was up your way earlier, visiting a friend who lives behind somerfield.

littlefeat