Gothic Arch Greenhouses offers a broader range of greenhouse styles, sizes, and solutions for home gardeners than anyone else in the industry, regardless of the size of your growing area or budget.
As outdoor living spaces become more central to our lives today, a hobby greenhouse can add value and enjoyment to your home. It can also provide kids with an active space to learn about the science of growing.
The health benefits of gardening are well-documented, and a greenhouse can extend your growing season throughout the entire year. If you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at horticulture, a greenhouse can be an excellent choice for your home.
Looking to elevate your outdoor space with a greenhouse tailored to your gardening style? Gothic Arch Greenhouses offers the best residential hobby greenhouses for backyard gardening, crafted to suit any space, budget, and growing goal. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, our wide range of small hobby greenhouses for home gardeners ensures that everyone can enjoy growing fresh herbs, vegetables, or vibrant flowers— right in their backyard.
A DIY residential greenhouse kit is the perfect introduction to home gardening for beginners, making it easy to grow year-round. Our structures offer more than just beauty—they provide:
Whether you're dreaming of year-round residential greenhouse gardening solutions or just want to start your garden earlier in the season, we’ve got the tools and kits to help
Creating a greenhouse from scratch can be a lengthy process that cuts into your growing time. When you rely on Gothic Arch Greenhouses to help speed up your project, you’ll get the perfect structure faster and for less money. Our greenhouse kits for hobby growers offer ideal solutions for various specific requirements, and our team of experts can help you choose the best greenhouse kit for your home, climate, growing needs, and budget. Take your recreational gardening to the next level with the highest quality greenhouse kits for sale anywhere. Whether your dream is to start your seeds early, nurture bouquets by Valentine’s Day, or harvest your produce year-round, Gothic Arch has the greenhouse to help you achieve it!
Our wide variety of economy greenhouse kits is specifically designed for smaller spaces and budgets, but is still made from high-quality materials. The variety of sizes and styles of economy greenhouses ensures that you will find the look you desire for your space. These smaller home greenhouse kits can also be used to supplement your existing larger greenhouse as a separate growing space. If you’re looking for a permanent structure or just a small, portable greenhouse, our team will help you choose a home gardening space that meets all your needs.
If you’re ready to step beyond a simple backyard hobby greenhouse, our high-end residential greenhouse kits are luxurious, beautiful, and permanent. Available in all glass, polycarbonate, or a mix of both, to suit your climate, these options give the look and feel of an iconic greenhouse. The glass glazing options create a feeling of the outdoors, surrounded by your cultivated paradise. These home greenhouses are both practical and charming. Several models have optional exterior design features that give your greenhouse a customized look. These features can be installed at ground level or on a custom knee wall, providing more excellent vertical growing space. They can be freestanding structures or connected to your home. Sharing a wall with your house, we offer both lean-to and attached styles, letting you design the look you envision for your ideal indoor-outdoor space. From rustic wooden-framed Gothic styles to classic English greenhouses, we customize our designs to suit your needs and your home’s characteristics.
Our engineered greenhouses can be designed to meet the specific wind and snow load requirements for your area. For a structure that can withstand high winds and greater snow loads, Gothic Arch Greenhouses offers the best greenhouses for sale. Our greenhouse experts work directly with you or your architect, contractor, or project manager throughout all stages of your greenhouse build, from budgeting, design, and permitting through installation, operation, and enjoyment.
Gothic Arch Greenhouses offers a variety of home greenhouse styles, ensuring you'll find a structure that fits your available space and personal design aesthetic. From old-world Victorian Greenhouses to sleeker, more modern growing spaces, we strive to offer the best quality products for every budget.
Our commitment is to help you choose the perfect greenhouse for your home, school, or community. All of our greenhouses are built with high-quality materials designed for long-lasting performance. With strong framing options in wood, galvanized steel, and aluminum, and a variety of glazing options including all-glass glazing, all polycarbonate covering, or a combination of both, with single- and multi-wall choices, we offer practical and economical solutions to meet all your greenhouse growing needs.
Imagine a sanctuary where your plants can thrive away from the elements, where seasons bend to your will. The allure of greenhouses lies not just in their ability to extend the growing season but also in their promise of leisure, sustainability, and a connection to nature. Whether you're nurturing exotic flowers or growing your food, a greenhouse offers a canvas for your botanical aspirations.
Embarking on the journey of owning a residential or hobby greenhouse is akin to cultivating a personal Eden. It's a venture that promises not just the joy of gardening but a year-round bounty of beauty and produce, regardless of the weather's whims. This guide aims to shepherd you through the verdant paths of setting up your greenhouse, making the process as rewarding as the harvest.
From the sunlit simplicity of lean-tos to the grandeur of freestanding structures, greenhouses come in a myriad of forms to suit every space and budget. This section will explore the various types, each with its unique charm and functionality, helping you find the perfect match for your gardening needs.
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Choosing the right glazing for your greenhouse is crucial for maximizing light and warmth while protecting your plants. Glass dazzles with its clarity and durability. At the same time, polycarbonate impresses with its insulation and resilience. We'll compare these two popular options, helping you make a decision that best suits your horticultural needs.
Polycarbonate and glass are two of the most commonly used materials in greenhouse construction. Each has distinct characteristics, especially in terms of insulation properties.
Polycarbonate is often favored for its superior insulation capabilities compared to glass. This material typically consists of two or more layers of multi-wall sheets, creating air pockets between them that act as thermal insulators. These air pockets significantly reduce heat transfer, helping to maintain a more stable temperature within the greenhouse, regardless of external weather conditions. Polycarbonate has a higher R-value, which measures thermal resistance, indicating better insulation performance.
Glass, while offering excellent clarity and longevity, has lower insulating properties. Traditional single-pane glass, commonly used in older or traditional greenhouses, offers little thermal insulation. This can lead to significant heat loss during colder months and excessive heat gain during warmer months, requiring more energy for heating and cooling to maintain optimal plant growth conditions.
Polycarbonate may be a better choice for gardeners in cooler climates or those seeking energy efficiency, as it insulates more effectively and helps lower energy costs. However, for those in milder temperatures or with aesthetic preferences for the clear, classic look of glass, the benefits of using glass might outweigh its lower insulation properties.
Gothic Arch Greenhouses is here to assist if you're ready to explore greenhouse kits for your home and hobby needs. Just look at our inventory of residential and hobby greenhouses and see why we lead the horticultural industry. If you have any questions about our hobby greenhouses, custom residential greenhouses, or growing supplies, don't hesitate to contact us at 1-800-531-4769.
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