Zach—June 21, 2015✓ Verified purchase
I'm only a couple weeks in, but so far I'm pleased with this greenhouse. There are a couple caveats, but I'll get to those. First: PROS: *Shipped UNBELIEVABLY fast, like "a full 10 days ahead of schedule" fast. *Assembly was a breeze. Metal bars slide into plastic fittings with no problem. From the time I took it from the FedEx guy to the time I had it completely finished was a little under two hours, and that was 1) by myself, 2) being slowed down by my oh-so-helpful toddler, 3) stopping to take pictures of the progress, and 4) wasn't following directions explicitly (see picture of leftovers), which would have sped up the process significantly. Even getting the cover on (which was by far the most...frustrating part) wasn't too bad. You just have to be patient and slowly work it over the frame. Or even better, have a second person and/or a ladder. *It definitely holds heat in the summer. The day I put it together was very mild (high of 78F I believe), and I was POURING sweat by the time I got the cover on. Time will tell if it does as well in the winter. *It's really not too bad to look at, in my opinion. It's currently on my front porch, and I've had more than a couple people compliment me on it. (Your results may vary) CONS: *With my admittedly limited construction/handyman/do-it-yourselfer experience, I don't see a lot of very easy modification. The frame does not fit any box-store PVC fittings (I believe it's all 1/4"), so reinforcing it would probably cost more than you're saving by buying something this cheap. *As others have said, have some zip-ties ready for the shelves, they will not stay on their own. Aside from that, I really don't know that there are any. I mean, assuming you realize what you're buying, you shouldn't be surprised. This isn't a permanent greenhouse, its sole means of ventilation is the roll-up door (whose zipper I am hesitant to use until I have to this winter), and without aftermarket modification or very carefully selected placement, it probably wouldn't take a whole lot of snowload or wind shear to tear this thing apart. Granted, neither of those has happened to me, but I can see the potential. But hey, if I can get through at least one Arkansas summer and winter without losing plants or fish, I'll be pleased. After that, I can buy something a little nicer. I will do my best to update this review with any major news. Read more
Kristy—January 6, 2015✓ Verified purchase
I ordered this at the end of Winter 2013. Package arrived on time. I got it all set up in the afternoon put several trays of newly started pots on the lower shelves and went out a few hours later to check on everything and it fell apart due to a couple of the plastic connectors not made well I suppose. I contacted the seller and sent photos of the damage. They ended up replacing the whole thing. I got the replacement pretty quickly. I got it set up again and this one has been great. I will say DO NOT waste your time with the pathetic stakes that come with it! Either buy tent stakes that can grab the ground and hold or use fence posts as the ones that come with it just pull right out of the ground! I ended up driving four 7’ metal t-posts into the ground (one on each corner) and tied it down low on the posts. I also crossed a small rope over the top down to the posts to help make sure the wind can’t move it. I live where we do get a reasonable amount of wind and I just didn't want to see it upside down in the field. I used it all the way up through July with weeks of 100+ degree weather and even with the door up it can get very hot in there in direct sunlight (at one point the thermometer said over 130) so I would end up having to untie and pull the cover up on the sides. I used plastic jugs filled with water to help keep it warmer on the cold nights in the spring. I would open the door in the mornings and leave it open all day while at work unless it was going to be stormy all day. The only issue I had was one of the zippers ended up slipping off one side but luckily it was right before I was going to take it down for the rest of summer and winter. So with getting ready to go into my second spring with it I am deciding to add a new more heavy duty zipper and add a few vents in the side/back of it to help in the severe summer heat. I am also going to get a shade cloth to drape over it for summer. Luckily I am decent with a sewing machine. All in all for the price I paid it has been great. The shelving has been worth the money as it is. The only real issue is the zipper isn’t that great and you have to use better stakes as the ones it comes with are a complete joke! Read more
Cathy Gawith—May 26, 2016✓ Verified purchase
This is a piece of garbage greenhouse. Starting with the 139 connectors for the cheap tubing that is used for the entire greenhouse frame. Took 2 men 2 hours to put the pieces together, and immediately connectors started coming apart...purtting the thin top on was ok, until we tried to tie the sewed in straps to the tubing in order to hold it on in wind, and the straps tore away from the top. Next the zipper door worked once and then broke. I am embarrassed to say I ordered this, and won't live down in my family for quite some time. (btw, my last portable greenhouse lasted 4 years. This thing lasted less than a day... Read more
