13 DIY mini greenhouses that are easy to make

Protecting tender plants and seedlings needn’t prove expensive thanks to these DIY mini greenhouses you can make yourself. It takes just a bit of know-how and some clever upcycling to create tiny grow spaces that will give your valuable plants a big head start. 

For keeping frost and rain away, redundant glass panes, wood fruit crates and plastic bottles can all be useful. They also raise the internal temperature by a few degrees, which will aid in germination and healthy growth.

DIY greenhouse designs work well whatever size plot you have. From compact courtyards to bijou balconies, it’s always possible to raise beautiful plants, and with these ideas you can grow precisely the blooms and crops you want. 

It is possible to grow more exotic varieties, which can be difficult in cool or wet climates. The mini greenhouses are great for protecting chillies, morning glory, zinnias, echiums, and other plants. 

It is easier than you may think to raise and protect tender seedslings and plants, provided they have adequate protection from cold and bad weather. This DIY mini greenhouse is a great way to increase the potential of your plot. 

Jill Morgan