GardmanUSA 7610 mini 4 tier Greenhouse, Green

I purchased this little gem in hopes of starting my new hobby early ( Growing flowers, food and herbs)..... it came in and it took maybe 30 mins to put together, if that long. It is sturdy, solid and compact and very attractive even indoors. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your green house.Tips: 1. Use a rubber mallet or a hammer that has a rubber type handle (use handle only). 2. Use zip-ties (cheap to buy -Home Depot, Amazon, Grocery store, etc.) use 3 ( 1 each in opposite corners and 1 in the center of the rack) this will ensure your rack does not move.NOW ENJOY!!!!!! you cannot go wrong with this purchase and it came with all the parts and a diagram of how to use the parts. I just love mine.

Keep in mind the price here. It was very easy to put together, although I did alter it a little. After reading other reviews I decided to use cable ties to keep the shelves in place, otherwise the shelves will slip all over the place and not be level. I probably should take away a star because of needing to add this, but it really didn't take 5 minutes to tie the shelves down.I have this in my house to bring outside plants in when the weather gets bad or cold, but also to start seeds. I was able to attach a small growing/heat lamp onto the top crossbar. There was a worry about the plastic cover melting, but it really doesn't get any warmer than it does sitting in the sun. I would definitely recommend this product, but have some cable ties ready for assembly.

I love it. I have needed something like this for years to harden off my plants. I raise everything I put in my garden from seed. It is so aggravating to move plants in and out constantly. You have to be available to raise the zip -down door. It gets very warm in there for new seedlings when the sun heats up . It allows me to keep the plants outside once the temp gets an average of 50. Inside it provides protection from cold and bright sun. I have it moved to where it doesn't get sun all day. Just a few hours. It is a good idea to brace it. I put some heavy plants on top and it seems to be doing fine and the wind has gotten terrible gusty the last couple of weeks. I have it up against the house, though . I think it is a great deal and it is so beneficial. I am really glad I got it. I bought the replacement covers at a great deal as well so I 'll have use for several years.

Updated review 6/4/2014We put the greenhouses outdoors in mid May to help the seedlings get weather-ready. We put smaller cinderblocks on the bottom shelves in each one and kept them close to the house.The biggest problem was one of the zippers failed completely. I tried fixing it and ended up using duct tape to close up the greenhouse at night. And then on the third day of that, the seam connecting the front to the side split. It was a bummer. I think it's fixable, but it's not particularly awesome.I've dropped my rating from 4 to 3 stars for this. It's not a bad product and the price is still pretty darn awesome. I was seeing similar versions in the box stores but the cover was cheaper and the poles were plastic. For the price and all that, this works. Just don't hulk smash your way through the zipper closures and everything else.Previous review:I bought two of these for use indoors to get my seedlings started. My point in buying these, rather than just leaving the trays out is a) I keep my home pretty cool b) I have a cat who is an entitled buttmunch and gets into everything despite my best efforts to get him to be less of a jerk c) I don't have a lot of shelves to put seedlings on, especially where they will get a lot of light/warmth.These are sturdy enough for my purposes but I would not put them outdoors without significant shoring up - they do have clips to attach tie downs to. Based on other reviews, I did add zip ties to keep the shelves in place and they have worked like a charm. I am able to get two trays on each shelf.I will only be using these for a few months out of the year and am hopeful that they will last me a few years :)

I ordered this mini greenhouse with the idea of setting it up inside and getting a fast start to planting seedlings. It works very well,but with a few alterations. First, you have to stabilize the lightweight shelves, as previous customers suggested. In addition, if you need to add a fluorescent gro-light inside, there is no top crossbar so you have to improvise and create your own.Not a big deal for most people, but it could have been designed with this option in mind. Still, for the money it is very useful and the seedlings really took off as the reinforced plastic keeps in both heat and humidity. Very acceptable for homeowner use, but definitely not for commercial use and..... the price is right!

I previously was given the greenhouse with the clear cover. I've had that one for a few years and it has held up ok. I got this one because I needed more greenhouse space and because the covering is not clear. It gets very hot here so I needed something that would protect certain plants and seedlings from the sun more than keep them warm. I've read people complaining that it is very light, maybe too light. For me, that is fine because I move it from spot to spot as the seasons progress and I can easily do that. I also have a bungee cord that I use to secure it to the nearest tree, fence, deck, what have you. That solves the problem of it being light and therefore easily blown over, at least for me.

This is the neatest idea! I ordered this because we keep our home rather cool and my plants were suffering during the winter months. When this arrived, I put it together(very easy!) and began to use it immediately. I owe the use of this to saving at least 4 of my inside plants this winter. It stays warm under the green tarp (about 5-10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house) and moist so the plants can stay alive. It is as described and kind of nice looking, too. This spring I have removed the cover and the inside racks look nice enough to be in my dining room. The only trouble I have is the leaves fall under the bottom shelf and are hard to reach when cleaning. Perhaps putting a solid bottom on this stand might solve the problem. Right now, I have a towel at the bottom that catches the leaves and makes for easy clean up.