Gardening in a Rion Greenhouse

Features of The Rion Greenhouse

2009-07-08T08:39:00.000-07:00

Greenhouse gardening is becoming more popular these days. People from all different locations are discovering the growing benefits and the joy that gardening in rion greenhouses can give them.

Before purchasing a greenhouse you should have an idea of what exaclty your needs will be for your greenhouse growing.

In this lens we are going to go over a couple of things to consider before deciding on one of the many rion greenhouses that are available so you have the right one for your growing needs.
Contents at a Glance
Rion Greenhouses - Choosing The Right Size For Your Gardening Needs
A Great Feature of the Rion Greenhouses
Rion Greenhouses For The Serious Gardener!
Rion Greenhouses - Other Handy Items For Greenhouse Gardening
Benefits of Gardening in a Rion Greenhouse
more...

Contents at a Glance
Rion Greenhouses - Choosing The Right Size For Your Gardening Needs
A Great Feature of the Rion Greenhouses
Rion Greenhouses For The Serious Gardener!
Rion Greenhouses - Other Handy Items For Greenhouse Gardening
Benefits of Gardening in a Rion Greenhouse
Does gardening in your greenhouse give you enjoyment and a relaxed feeling?
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Rion Greenhouses - Choosing The Right Size For Your Gardening Needs
Rion Greenhouses come in a variety of sizes. From a small hobby greenhouse to larger 24 feet greenhouses. First of all you need to decide what you want to use your greenhouse for and how much space you have in your yard for your greenhouse. If you just want to use your greenhouse for starting your seedlings and growing a few potted flowers in then you will only need a smaller sized greenhouse.
Rion 6X8 Silver Backyard Hobby Greenhouse
Rion Greenhouses STCSL608 - Silverline Greenhouse. This all new Rion Silverline has a rust resistant galvanized steel base aluminum frame.
Also included in the green house is a single layer polycarbonate with glass like clarity which is virtually unbreakable.
One roof vent and sliding door provide great ventilation on warm days.
This Rion Silverline Greenhouse will take care of your plants!

Amazon Price: $619.45 (as of 07/08/2009)

Rion Greenline 6- By 8-Foot Backyard Hobby Greenhouse
Hobby greenhouse with sliding door
100 percent UV protection: protects glazing, plants, and gardener from harmful rays
Classic apex roof design for head room; roof vent for proper ventilation
Aluminum frame, powder coated galvanized steel base;
Measures 6 by 8 feet, manufacturer 12-year warranty

Amazon Price: $800.00 (as of 07/08/2009)

STC Easy Grow Greenhouse - 6x8’
Frame is constructed of powder-coated forest green aluminum. 4 mil twin wall opaque polycarbonate.
Aluminum framed hinged door -- double doors on the 8 x 8, 8 x 10 and 8 x 12
"Push N' Click" Assembly - requires only a phillips screwdriver and pliers to assemble
Includes 1 roof vent and 1 extraction vent, 3 sides of shelving and ground stakes
Criss-cross wires make it very sturdy! 7 year warranty on frame

Amazon Price: $949.95 (as of 07/08/2009)

Easy 2 Build Greenhouse - 7.2Hx6Wx10L’
Constructed of heavy-gauged extruded aluminum. Aluminum framed hinged door
EasyLock fastening system for polyethylene sheets. 6 mil polyethylene cover - good for 3 years under normal conditions (93% light penetration)
"Push N' Click" Assembly -- requires only a phillips screwdriver and pliers to assemble.
Includes SmartVent System - 2 "simple" extraction vents, 3 full sides of shelving and ground stakes.
7 year warranty on frame. No base necessary - very sturdy!

Amazon Price: $699.00 (as of 07/08/2009)

A Great Feature of the Rion Greenhouses
is that they can easily be added onto if your
hobby grows

Rion Greenhouses For The Serious Gardener!
tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans - these rion greenhouses have room for it all!
If you want to do more than just start seedlings in your greenhouse such as growing vegetables then you will need to look at the larger rion greenhouses for your needs. One of the great features of these greenhouses is that if you decide that you need some extra room for the next year you can add onto your greenhouse.
RION Prestige Greenhouse 20'
All Prestige greenhouse kits include the following:
* Crystal clear polycarbonate side panels
* 6 mm twin wall roof panels that are opaque polycarbonate * New side louvre windows with auto openers
* New solar-powered light
* New base and rain gutters with down spouts on each side
* New staging tables
* Also includes automatic openers for roof vents and 10 plant clips to hang plants
* Rust resistant - frame is made out of green PVC with polyproplyene connectors
* Inside height was increased 8' and door height was increased to 6' 9"
* Easy Push-N-Fit assembly enables you to build it yourself
* 12 year wararnty

Amazon Price: $6,350.00 (as of 07/08/2009)

RION GreenGiant Greenhouse 12'
All Prestige greenhouse kits include the following:
* Crystal clear polycarbonate side panels
* 6 mm twin wall roof panels that are opaque polycarbonate * New side louvre windows with auto openers
* New solar-powered light
* New base and rain gutters with down spouts on each side
* New staging tables
* Also includes automatic openers for roof vents and 10 plant clips to hang plants
* Rust resistant - frame is made out of green PVC with polyproplyene connectors
* Inside height was increased 8' and door height was increased to 6' 9"
* Easy Push-N-Fit assembly enables you to build it yourself
* 12 year wararnty

Amazon Price: $4,250.00 (as of 07/08/2009)

RION GreenGiant Greenhouse 16'
6 mm fully insulated polycarbonate panels
New side louvre windows with auto openers
New solar-powered light
New base and rain gutters with down spouts on each side New staging tables
Also includes automatic openers for roof vents and 10 plant clips to hang plants
Rust resistant - frame is made out of green PVC with polyproplyene connectors
Inside height was increased 8' and door height was increased to 6' 9"
Easy Push-N-Fit assembly enables you to build it yourself 12 year wararnty

Amazon Price: $5,295.00 (as of 07/08/2009)

RION GreenGiant Greenhouse 24'
* 6 mm fully insulated polycarbonate panels
* New side louvre windows with auto openers
* New solar-powered light
* New base and rain gutters with down spouts on each side
* New staging tables
* Also includes automatic openers for roof vents and 10 plant clips to hang plants
* Rust resistant - frame is made out of green PVC with polyproplyene connectors
* Inside height was increased 8' and door height was increased to 6' 9"
* Easy Push-N-Fit assembly enables you to build it yourself
* 12 year wararnty

Amazon Price: $7,369.00 (as of 07/08/2009)

Rion Greenhouses - Other Handy Items For Greenhouse Gardening
Here are ideas of some other items that you may find useful for your gardening activites. I know that with the use of a wheelbarrow I reduce the amount of trips that I make back and forth from my house to my greenhouse. Wheelbarrows or carts make hauling potted plants or containers way easier on your body. I use my wheelbarrow alot during the gardening season.
Marathon Industries 5 Cubic Feet Poly Wheelbarrow #70005
The perfect residential wheelbarrow!
It has two pneumatic tires that are positioned and balanced for easy lifting and turning

Amazon Price: $87.47 (as of 07/08/2009)

Tricam GOR200B-T Gorilla Carts 600-Pounds Capacity Dumping Cart
Product Description
mfr: Gorilla Ladders / Carts This 600-lb. capacity dumping Gorilla Cart is perfect for lawn and landscaping projects, as well as work around the garden.
Simple, balanced dumping minimizes strain, and the patented 2-in-1 handle quickly converts to allow the cart to be pulled by hand or behind a lawn tractor or ATV.
The durable, molded bed won't rust, cleans easily, and is virtually maintenance-free, and the 10" pneumatic tires are designed for any terrain.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/08/2009)

Leatherman 830555 Hybrid Gardening Multitool with Nylon Sheath
Pruners that Work as Hard as You Do: The Hybrid Line from Leatherman
Gone are the days of carrying quality bypass pruners and multiple tools and having to search for them one-by-one. With the new Hybrid pruner, gardeners have the stainless steel pruners they need with the most commonly used tools-of-the-trade right in one convenient location: on their belt loop.
With quality carrying sheaths designed to accommodate individual hobbies and users, this new line of pruners from Leatherman is truly a cut above.

About the 830556 Hybrid Pruner
The Hybrid puts convenient, high-quality, multitool capabilities right at your fingertips.
The compact folding tool frees up space and cuts out unnecessary time spent searching for stand-alone tools, and its user-friendly design lets you access all the tools you need quickly and safely.

Amazon Price: $32.78 (as of 07/08/2009)

Radius Garden Natural Radius Grip Cultivator #103
The patent-pending, Natural Radius Grip, maximizes your power and comfort while minimizing hand and wrist stress. Traditional garden tools force you to use your hands and wrists in a way that can cause injuries.
The curve of the grip matches the curve of the palm of your hand. This allows you to hold the tools with your wrist in a safe, neutral position at all angles of attack.
This maximizes power and comfort while minimizing wrist and hand stress.
The large grips on Radius tools allow you to hold the tool securely without exerting pressure and wasting your energy. The blades of these tools are made of a special aluminum/magnesium alloy. It weighs less than conventional die cast aluminum, but has strength similar to steel.

Amazon Price: $12.04 (as of 07/08/2009)

Bond 1280B 3 Piece Gardening Tool Set With Trowel, Cultivator And Transplanter
set includes: trowel, cultivator, transplanter
great for gift or promotion
5 year guarantee

Amazon Price: $14.67 (as of 07/08/2009)

Most of all....remember to relax
and enjoy working in your greenhouse!

Benefits of Gardening in a Rion Greenhouse
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Rion Greenhouse Gardening

Are you thinking about getting into greenhouse gardening? Well if you are then why not learn about some of the great benefits associated with gardening in a rion greenhouse

Once you learn about some of the benefits associated with gardening in a rion greenhouse, you will feel better and enjoy your time spent in your greenhouse.
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Rion Greenhouse - Gives You an Extended Growing Season
Rion Greenhouse - Let's You Control The Climate
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Contents at a Glance
Rion Greenhouse - Gives You an Extended Growing Season
Rion Greenhouse - Let's You Control The Climate
The Rion Greenhouse - Greenhouse Gardening is Less Stress on Your Back
Rion Greenhouse - Greenhouse Gardening Accessories
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Rion Greenhouse - Gives You an Extended Growing Season
If you live in colder climates then the rion greenhouse will extend your growing season for you. You will be able to start your seeds in flats keeping them in the greenhouse where it is warm for them to germinate.

Because of the extended growing season that you get with your greenhouse you will be able to harvest your vegetables earlier than other gardners without a greenhouse. Imagine enjoying your own fresh greenhouse tomatoes!
RION Prestige Greenhouse 8'6"
Amazon Price: $3,359.00 (as of 07/08/2009)

All Prestige greenhouse kits include the following: * Crystal clear polycarbonate side panels
* 6 mm twin wall roof panels that are opaque polycarbonate
* New side louvre windows with auto openers
* New solar-powered light
* New base and rain gutters with down spouts on each side
* New staging tables
* Also includes automatic openers for roof vents and 10 plant clips to hang plants
* Rust resistant - frame is made out of green PVC with polyproplyene connectors
* Inside height was increased 8' and door height was increased to 6' 9" Easy Push-N-Fit assembly enables you to build it yourself
* 12 year wararnty

"Extended Growing
Season =
Greater Vegetable Yeilds"
Rion Greenhouse - Let's You Control The Climate
With the rion greenhouse you are in control of the climate. Depending on the plants or flowers you plan to have in your greenhouse you will be able to provide them with a vary controlled climate.

With this being said you are able to grow and keep plants and trees that others without a greenhouse couldn't.

You will also be able to use your greenhouse to store your perennials that are potted in containers over the winter.
Rion GH46HG 8'6' ' W x 12' L Hobby Greenhouse, 2 Roof Vents - Hunter Green
Amazon Price: $3,239.99 (as of 07/08/2009)

The Rion greenhouse is the most durable, and best-designed greenhouse on the market. In addition, the exceptionally attractive structure with its dark green color frame makes it a great asset to any home or garden. It is the easiest greenhouse unit to assemble, the best insulated product in its class, and above all it is the best value for your money. Compact and roomy, the attractive barn-shape design on the Rion Hobby Series greenhouse gives more headroom and growing space than the traditional -A- shape greenhouse. They are fully insulated greenhouses with double wall polycarbonate, efficiently designed to let the sunshine in and keep the cold weather out. All hobby series greenhouses feature smooth, strong, totally maintenance-free resin framework with tough safety glazing. Standard UV protection, excellent light diffusion, proper air circulation, heat control and simple push-fit assembly. (2) Roof Vents (1) Louvre Window (2) Auto Roof Vent Openers 8'6" W x 12' L x 6'10" H Greenhouse Frame has pre-drilled holes for attachment to Concrete Slab, Wooden 4x4's, Wooden Floor, Pillars, or other.

The Rion Greenhouse - Greenhouse Gardening is Less Stress on Your Back
That's right with greenhouse gardening their is less bending over so less stress is put on your back. There is no need to be bending over to hoe your rows. Everything can be done at waist level.
Rion Gh44 Greenhouse
Amazon Price: $2,564.99 (as of 07/08/2009)

The Rion greenhouse is the most durable, and best-designed greenhouse on the market. In addition, the exceptionally attractive structure with its dark green color frame makes it a great asset to any home or garden. It is the easiest greenhouse unit to assemble, the best insulated product in its class, and above all it is the best value for your money. Compact and roomy, the attractive barn-shape design on the Rion Hobby Series greenhouse gives more headroom and growing space than the traditional -A- shape greenhouse. They are fully insulated greenhouses with double wall polycarbonate, efficiently designed to let the sunshine in and keep the cold weather out. All hobby series greenhouses feature smooth, strong, totally maintenance-free resin framework with tough safety glazing. Standard UV protection, excellent light diffusion, proper air circulation, heat control and simple push-fit assembly. (1) Roof Vent (1) Louvre Window (1) Auto Roof Vent Opener 8'6" W x 8'6" L x 6'10" H Greenhouse Frame has pre-drilled holes for attachment to Concrete Slab, Wooden 4x4's, Wooden Floor, Pillars, or other.

Rion Greenhouse - Greenhouse Gardening Accessories
Which of these greenhouse accessories would you use?
SEYMOUR MFG CO #WB-JR Junior Wheelbarrow
Amazon Price: $32.91 (as of 07/08/2009)

Palram Americas, Inc. Greenhouse Shelf Unit 93090
Amazon Price: $36.79 (as of 07/08/2009)

Dirt Ripper, Jr. - Hand-held Flower Bed and Garden Cultivator
Amazon Price: $9.58 (as of 07/08/2009)

English Garden Tools Trowel
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/08/2009)

Norcross Safety Prod 64001-9 Solid Color Garden Clog
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Thank you gardenlady, I have many deer in my yard and yes my greenhouse is the only place the deer don't nibble. lol.

Posted April 24, 2009
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I've always wanted a nice greenhouse for my back yard. It is deffinitely on my wish list. You forgot to mention that they also keep all the bigger critters from eating your vegetables. I love your lens, and will come back here when I get ready to buy my greenhouse. 5*s to you.

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Baker Rack - The Outdoor Bakers Rack

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The Outdoor Bakers Rack can be used to store everything from plants to tools. It makes a great outdoor herb drying rack or potting bench, and can also be used for an outdoor bar. If you have a larger sized rion greenhouse than you may consider placing an outdoor bakers rack inside for some extra shelving or as a potting bench. A corner bakers rack can be placed on your deck for displaying some of your potted flowers or your ornaments.

The outdoor bakers rack comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some styles of the baker rack come in wicker or wrought iron or a combination of both. What ever your choice may be you will find that the outdoor bakers rack is a practical solution for some extra shelving storage.

Planting Tomatoes in Your Rion Greenhouse

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Image by David_Turner via Flickr

Most tomatoes will grow in any kind of soil that you have in your area and by adding compost and manure will also help the soil with nutrients. If you haven't started your tomatoes by seed then you will want to visit a garden nursery and buy already established tomato plants for your Rion greenhouse. Once you have your tomatoes carefully remove them from their containers and gently spread out the roots if they are at the bottom of the container and lay them in your pre-watered hole that you have made for it. Leave about two to three feet of space between the tomato plants, you don't want to over crowd plants in your greenhouse as this will lead to plant disease and unwanted garden pests. Make sure you water your tomato plants well and regularly to get nice full fruit. As your tomato plants grow you will need to stake them up to prevent breakage. Tomato cages work well for this. Another method is putting a above the tomato plants from one end of your greenhouse to the other and tie a string onto the tomato plant being careful not to tie it to tight and then tie the other end to the wire for support. Fertilizing your tomatoes on a regular basis will keep them growing healthy. Be sure to clean up after your self to avoid any clutter and put your gardening tools back on your storage sheds garden shelf. Enjoy your tomato planting!

Planning a Garden Beside Your Rion Greenhouse

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Now that you have your Rion greenhouse set up you may want to start planning an outdoor garden for your hardier vegetables that can tolerate colder nights such as potatoes, peas, carrots, beets, and broccoli. Your greenhouse is probably already in a sunny location and if you have the room beside your greenhouse and your garden storage building then that would be the ideal place to have your garden with everything together in one spot saving you time and energy from hauling gardening tools from your greenhouse to your garden. If you do not have the space for an open garden then box gardens on the sides of your greenhouse is also ideal. The box gardens then also get a little extra heat from the greenhouse sides. Depending on what you plan to put in your garden will also determine the space needed. Potatoes for example take allot of room as they grow out wide and need hilling. Peas on the other hand can be grown up on a wire fence saving room. Or you may find that you would like a garden and some boxed containers besides your greenhouse. So plan out what vegetables you would like to grow this year and have fun getting your garden built.

Entertaining on Your Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture

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After a long hard day of working in your Rion greenhouse getting those vegetables looked after and catching up on some yard work, you now get to sit back and do some visiting with some friends on your outdoor wicker patio furniture. Entertaining in style is made easy with your new classic java colored wicker furniture sets. You know that even in years to come your wicker patio sets will still be styling and looking new because each piece is handcrafted and built to withstand the harshest climates while maintaining it's durability. With a coffee table and end table you find lots of room for refreshmennts and save trips in and out of your house.

Keeping Your Rion Greenhouse Organized

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Once you are on your way to planting your plants in your Rion greenhouse you may find that you start to acquire little heaps of potting containers and gardening tools here and there. Soon you will find yourself shoving items under your greenhouse beds. You may also find that you are tripping over watering cans or watering hoses. Being organized from the beginning helps to keep the clutter down and avoids any tripping accidents. Plus it's nice to now where a garden tool is when you want to use it. Having a storage sheds garden building beside your greenhouse and garden will greatly reduce the clutter and many trips back and forth looking for your garden tools. You will be able to set up shelves to suit your needs and add hooks for your garden hoses and long garden tools.

Choosing a Rion Greenhouse

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Are you a gardner that lives in areas that tends to have a shorter growing season and cooler nights? Would you like to enjoy the freshness of your own home grown tomatoes and cucumbers? If you do then you may want to look into a Rion greenhouse. Why a Rion greenhouse? First of all there are many styles and sizes of Rion greenhouses to choose from. If you are the backyard gardner, than you may want to look at choices from the Rion hobby greenhouse line. If you are the serious gardner or a commercial vegetable grower than you will want to look into the larger sized greenhouses. All of the Rion greenhouse series can be added onto if you decide that you will need more room for the next year. Rion greenhouses are very sturdy and durable and come with a 7 -12 year warranty depending on which greenhouse is purchased. How great is that!