Mini greenhouses are the wave of the future. Anything that can be built on a larger scale can be proportionally dropped in size to give you more room and more options when the seasons change. Consider using a small lean-to greenhouse. These are not only mobile, but fit snugly against your house –or if you live in a flat, they’re perfect for a balcony or patio.

Also, take into consideration some very small greenhouses. One of the most popular is produced with your recycling. That’s right; take any two litre plastic bottle, cut it in half sideways, and insert your plant life. You can easily fit enough seeds in a plastic Coke bottle to start on your road to wildlife production and maintain a green lifestyle. If you’re one to want something a bit more substantial, perhaps you would prefer to try building something along the lines of a cold frame greenhouse.

These houses are perfect for extending the growing season of your plants, acting as a great hotel in the fall and winter months. Making this small greenhouse is also quite simple. All you need is a 10′ by 12′ by 5′ foot bed to place your soil and seedlings –either constructed of an expensive wood or even cardboard. Get a proper covering –plastic being the most efficient for the smallest price– and voila, a house that’s fit for all seasons and doesn’t require any blueprints or space modification.

There’s also the option of a small PVC house. It’s small, sturdy, and a breeze to construct and use. They come in different sizes ranging from 8 ½’ by 6 ½’ to 8 ½’ by 14′ and can withstand some of the most inclement weather –high winds, rains, and snow. Because their construction consists of PVC pipe and polyethylene covering, they’re sure to keep your plants safe and flourishing all year round.

If you’re looking for a fast and easy ecosystem creation, using a small greenhouse kit will alleviate the stress of doing the work by yourself and allow you to spend more time concentrating on the livelihood of your plants. And while buying a prefabricated greenhouse that can be assembled at home is generally a pain free endeavor, honestly, it’s just as easy to construct one yourself from materials that are readily available at any DIY center. Just make sure you get a hold of a good set of clear, detailed plans, and you’ll have it up in no time.

All these options, believe it or not, produce some of the best results for all manner of plant life. And the fact is, small greenhouses have the advantage of mobility! You can move them to the perfect spot in the garden as the course of the sun dictates throughout the year, allowing your mini plant-factory to flourish in any season. Building a larger greenhouse is a big endeavor and an even bigger responsibility. Small greenhouses on the other hand prove just as effective as a traditional glasshouse when it comes to providing a wonderful growing environment, and has the advantage of placement variation. Not too bad if you ask me.