"There is better light transmission with polycarbonate ... DeVore says it's good for greenhouses in areas with high winds because it comes in firm corrugated panels. The milky white panels let ...

Facing this dilemma, she built a three-section, two-tier mini-greenhouse out of multiwall polycarbonate panels (like these from Home Depot) and inexpensive finger-jointed furring or trim boards.

One of the most cost-effective ways to create a mini greenhouse is by upcycling materials. Old picture frames, clear plastic ...