Lean-to Greenhouses

• A home greenhouse can be a major investment. As you investigate greenhouse options, consider not only your present needs, but also your future needs. Careful research and planning will save time and additional expenses in the future. Lean-to, home-attached greenhouses are a popular choice for many Michigan homeowners with limited space. Lean-to or attached greenhouses connect directly to your garage, home or any existing external wall. Lean-to greenhouses are convenient and easily accessible. The proximity to other buildings makes it easy to install water and power connections for the greenhouse operation.
  
  

Free Standing Greenhouses

• Free-standing greenhouses are the most common type of Michigan greenhouse construction. Peaked or curved-roof greenhouses, with their square or rectangular shape, provide for the largest amount of growing space. There is room for growing benches across the back and on both sides. Free-standing greenhouse kits are available for the handy do-it-yourself homeowner, or purchase a custom greenhouse n any size or configuration to fit your needs.
  
  

Glass Greenhouse Coverings

• Glass greenhouses, designed for maximum heat efficiency, are extremely popular in Michigan. They are visually attractive, allowing plants to be seen from outside. Glass offers the most available natural light during the long winter months. Gardeners can choose single or double-tempered glass. Unbreakable safety glass is also an option.
  
  

Polycarbonate Greenhouse Coverings

• Polycarbonate greenhouse coverings are the most effective in retaining heat, however polycarbonate (available from 6-mm to 16-mm thickness) does not transmit as much natural light as glass. Michigan gardeners often choose polycarbonate greenhouse coverings to reduce heating costs.
  
  

Greenhouses Prepare Spring Plants

• Michigan home gardeners utilize their greenhouses to start seeds for spring outdoor planting, propagate plants for the coming season or to raise plants to maturity. Greenhouses of every size, shape and construction can be found all over the Wolverine state. With over 40 acres in greenhouse production, Wenke Greenhouses in Kalamazoo, Michigan are one of the largest commercial growers in the county.
  
  Wenke Greenhouses
  2525 North 30th Street
  Kalamazoo, MI 49048 USA
  Tel.: (269) 349-7882
  Fax: (269) 373-6166