TIL my cheap plastic greenhouse frame from the hardware store only lasted one season.

I chose it over a pricier metal kit to save $80, and a heavy snow in February crushed it flat. Anyone have a sturdy small greenhouse brand they actually trust?

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joelwells13d ago

Ugh, classic false economy right there.

parker_thomas13d ago

My neighbor had the same thing happen with a cheap frame last winter. The problem is those thin plastic connectors at the joints, they just snap under any real weight. I ended up building a simple base from pressure treated 2x4s and bought just the poly panels to attach to it. It cost about the same as a mid range kit but it's solid. You can find free plans for that sort of thing online pretty easy.