See larger image Gardman R687 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse (Lawn & Patio) List Price: $59.99 USD New From: $36.42 In Stock Release date June 25, 2008.

Any garden can accommodate this multi-tier mini greenhouse. The Gardman Four Tier Mini Greenhouse can be positioned on a deck, patio, or balcony. It has a sturdy, tubular steel frame and a removable, clear plastic cover with full length roll up zippered access. Inside, there are shelves for pots and seed trays. This greenhouse is ideal for seed propagation and plant growing and display.

Features:

* Small greenhouse with 4 shelves for deck, patio, or balcony
* Ideal for seed propagation and plant growing and display
* Sturdy shelves for pots and seed trays; plastic cover with full length roll up zipper
* Dimensions when built: 62 by 27 by 19 inches (h x l x w); each tier is 12-1/2 inches high

Why ship fruits, veggies, flowers and herbs from afar when you can grow them right at home? Of course, getting a jumpstart on the growing season, as well as extending it into the fall, is always a plus. Ideal for pollinating plants, protecting starts, and displaying flora in full sun, this 4-tier mini greenhouse fits in the corner of the garden, on the deck, patio or balcony with ease. Its sturdy, tubular steel frame offers plenty of support for pots and trays.

A removable, clear plastic cover with full-length, roll-up zippered front panel retains solar energy to bolster growth while making it easy to install and remove plants. A fleece cover keeps plants alive when temperatures bottom out at -8 degrees F. Polypropylene construction ensures years of reliable use and won’t fade or crack in sun. Assembled in minutes with no tools needed, the purchase includes clear setup instructions.

What people talks?

It is exactly the same as the first one we bought, except 4 shelves (taller) than the first 3 shelf model. We anchored it with a couple of bricks on the bottom shelf, so it doesn’t tip over in high winds. We planted our seeds a couple of weeks ago, and every one of the 40 small pots of plants inside have sprouted and are already about 2-3 inches high (8 varieties of tomatoes, acorn squash, zucchini, cukes, and lots more, already looking great and should be ready to plant in the garden by the time the weather warms up enough.) The only thing that is a must, besides watering when needed… during warm days, open the front zipper, and roll up the front flap during the day, or your plants on the top shelf can literally ‘cook’. roe

Firstly, the measurements listed here are accurate. This is a very large unit, of respectable quality, and very affordable. I have yet to find another unit this size and quality online or in catalogues that doesn’t cost twice this much. In fact, this same greenhouse is selling in some places for double this price, plus shipping, so Amazon has quite the bargain here.

Secondly, the greenhouse is incredibly easy to put together. We had it out of the box and set up in less than half an hour, with no onerous tools required. The shelves are a thin metal lattice, to let sunlight filter down to the bottom levels, but the metal is strong and feels very sturdy. The cover has enough lee-way to slip on and off easily, as well as ties to hold it in place, and extends well to the ground, to act as a barrier to curious house cats and naughty puppies. ana

This greenouse goes together in about 10 minutes with no tools as the descriptions says. It’s not the sturdiest frame but it should support small plants like those pictured. I added my own wire ties between the shelves and frame to stiffen it up a bit. I don’t know what the “fleece cover” business was about in the description because it comes with a clear plastic cover with a zippered door which should last several years. I will need to anchor it some way to keep it from blowing over in the wind. paul

I am amazed at how clueless so many people are. Do they honestly think that a greenhouse made out of plastic is going to withstand winds and the elements? safaribabe