| If you're looking for something really hot and steamy to | | | | townhome dwellers who don't have any green space |
| give to your Valentine this year, look no further than a | | | | they can call their own. Some other portable units can |
| greenhouse! While this may not be a very traditional | | | | be quite large and well suited for backyard use. These |
| Valentine's Day gift, that's part of the appeal. For | | | | are a great option for someone who might enjoy a |
| anyone who enjoys gardening, getting a green house | | | | larger green house, but who may not want to commit |
| is a dream come true. Plus, it's such a humorous and | | | | to a permanent year-round structure in their backyard. |
| unconventional gift, that your Valentine is sure to be | | | | What do you do if your Valentine doesn't have any |
| surprised and pleased. In this article, we will explore | | | | outdoor space at all? For many apartment and condo |
| some of the ins and outs of greenhouse shopping for | | | | dwellers, the idea of outdoor space sufficient to |
| your Valentine. | | | | accommodate a greenhouse is merely a dream. For |
| When shopping for a greenhouse as a gift, the first | | | | these folks, a mini indoor greenhouse is the answer. |
| consideration should always be size. Greenhouse kits | | | | Aside from being very economical to purchase, mini |
| come in as many sizes and styles as the varieties of | | | | greenhouses are also a practical choice to give as a |
| plants we grow inside them, and you'll want to pick | | | | gift, because they require such a small commitment of |
| something the recipient will want. Consider the | | | | space. Mini units can be small enough to only occupy |
| recipient's home. Do they have a large backyard with | | | | an end table or small shelf, while other indoor |
| plenty of room to devote to gardening? If the person | | | | greenhouses are freestanding, featuring multiple |
| you're shopping for is your spouse, then you probably | | | | shelves. Depending on where in the home these units |
| already have a good idea of how much space can be | | | | are placed, they can be outfitted with grow lights to |
| devoted to a greenhouse. Backyard hobby | | | | replicate natural sunlight and encourage strong and |
| greenhouses can range in size from a small 6 foot by | | | | healthy plant growth. |
| 4 foot walk-in to a very large 8 foot by 20 foot long | | | | To complete your gardening-inspired Valentine's gift for |
| unit that could be used by a small commercial grower. | | | | your loved one, throw in a themed gift basket filled |
| Perhaps your Valentine lives in a home with a small | | | | with seed packets, a new pair of gardening gloves, |
| backyard, or maybe they have no grass at all. When | | | | and some hand tools like a new hand spade and |
| the recipient has very little outdoor space to commit, a | | | | trowel. Not only will your Valentine be surprised and |
| smaller portable greenhouse kit might be a better | | | | amused by the originality and humor of your "hot and |
| option. Portable units are typically designed for | | | | steamy" gift, but they'll also be touched by your |
| temporary use, meaning they can be set up and used | | | | thoughtfulness and impressed that you took the time |
| for a few months as needed, and then easily | | | | to choose a gift that fits with their hobbies. After all, |
| disassembled or collapsed and stored during the off | | | | chocolates and flowers can be given to anyone, but a |
| season. Many portable greenhouses are ideally sized | | | | greenhouse is something truly unique and interesting. |
| to fit on a small deck or patio, which can be great for | | | | |