Trending Greenhouse Concepts You Can Build Yourself In 2022

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DIY greenhouse from old windows

There’s a plethora of how-to videos and step-by-step guides on creating a DIY greenhouse with old windows. Some are elaborate plans for walk-in designs, and others create tiny greenhouses with lift-up roofs for access to the plants.  Whichever one you choose, these repurposed window designs add both style and function to your yard.

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Geodome greenhouses for colder climates

In areas where frost, blustery winds, hail, and snow are the norm for winter, a geodome greenhouse is an excellent option.  Lightweight yet surprisingly stable in inclement weather, geodomes offer optimal light absorption and ground space for growing. You can find a lot of tutorials and videos online with step-by-step instructions.

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DIY  cold frames

If you don’t have the room or building skills for a full-size greenhouse, consider crafting a cold frame. It does everything a regular greenhouse does but on a smaller scale. Building these frames might necessitate some carpentry skills, but there are also simplified plans that beginners can master.  Check out the DIY ideas and instructions on Epic Gardening to find a cold frame plan that works for you and your skill level.

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Greenhouse  kits

Not into construction but still have the DIY greenhouse bug? You can create a backyard greenhouse by purchasing a greenhouse kit online.  Much easier than building from scratch, these all-inclusive kits have everything you need and can be assembled in an afternoon. With styles under $100, there’s no reason to delay. Browse the options on Amazon today.

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Help save the planet with this greenhouse design

We’ve never seen a more ingenious use of plastic water bottles than the DIY greenhouse plans from Reap Scotland.  You’ll need quite a lot of water bottles (the plan calls for around 1,500 2 liter bottles), but the end result is not only stunning to look at but results in an enormously expansive ‘recycle, repurpose, reuse’ project.

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Another way to reuse plastic bottles

Not everyone has the time and resources to collect 1,500 two-liter water bottles.This quick mini-greenhouse solution works for both plants in the ground that need protection from not-quite-warm-enough temperatures, outdoor potted plants, and windowsill seedlings.  Simply cut off the bottoms of your two-liter plastic soda bottle, place it over the plant, and secure it into the soil.

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Under my umbrella

You can create an adorable — and effective – mini greenhouse for container or garden plants using nothing more than a cheap dollar store umbrella (just select a clear umbrella to allow sunlight in).  Remove the handle, and insert it into the container or straight into the ground to protect vulnerable seedlings or plants from inclement weather.

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