Compact and mini greenhouses are ideal for deck or patios

Growing your own vegetables, herbs, shrubs, flowers and even trees has never been quite as easy, or as pleasurable. A mini greenhouse is also a real advantage when it's time for seed-starting—and are the best-kept secret of gardeners who seem to have an endless supply or 'budget' for plants.

There are many compact patio greenhouse models on the market today, with a variety of styles and range of pricing. Assembly is typically very simple and quick for mini greenhouses, some products come with brief videos to clearly explain setup—in an afternoon you can have it up and ready to use.

Benefits of a Mini Greenhouse:

• get a head start on your garden by planting seeds earlier in the year
• expand your container garden with cuttings started in a mini greenhouse
• experiment with new plants
• protect perennials and tropical plants in cooler season
• ideal for for transitioning your plants from indoors to outdoors or vice versa as the seasons change.