Do you have a Harbor Freight Greenhouse? How is it?

[RojoMarz]

We've been researching the HF greenhouse and *know* it needs mods to make it structurally better...but, otherwise, thoughts on it? We've seen a 'super coupon' for it, I think it was $229 (for the 6x8 version).

 

[Trish1974]

One of my patients has one, and he likes it. No complaints. He's a seasoned gardener too, so I would trust his opinion.

 

[littledog]

I have exactly that one. I've had to do some modifications to make it functional. First, I built a level floor with cement deck blocks and a wooden deck that I bolted the greenhouse onto. Then, I used foam filler around where all the panels fit onto the frame, because the clips that come with it needed a little more reinforcement - a couple came loose when we had a high wind. Other than that, it's been great. Even a heavy snow didn't cave it in - I did go out there with a broom to brush off the snow that night, after there was already close to a foot on it.
I think I still want to modify the door to make it swing open and closed, because it doesn't slide as well as it's supposed to.
All in all, I had a coupon and paid $199 for the kit, it's been well worth it.

 

[Meca]

I bought one about five years ago. I had nothing but problems with mine. I bought the 10 x 12 foot one.

If you live where it is windy you may want to anchor it down somehow. I came home more than once to my flipped on it's side! Also, if you live where there's a lot of snow you may want to remove the panels. I lost a bunch of mine the 1st winter mine was up to snow, wind, and ice damage.

 

[RojoMarz]

I bought one about five years ago. I had nothing but problems with mine. I bought the 10 x 12 foot one.

If you live where it is windy you may want to anchor it down somehow. I came home more than once to my flipped on it's side! Also, if you live where there's a lot of snow you may want to remove the panels. I lost a bunch of mine the 1st winter mine was up to snow, wind, and ice damage.

Thanks. We live in both wind and snow territory. Ana White has a newer greenhouse plan that we are considering. It wouldn't be a cheap as the HF version, but we all probably know that cheap isn't always good.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I have that 6x8 model. I like it. Yes I anchored it as well as beefing it up.

So far only one incident of a panel pooping loose in extreme wind. Luckily it didn't take flight as it was blocked by a planter.



Last year covered in snow. I do go out and slide the snow off with a broom.