Greenhouses - A Hot and Steamy Valentine Gift!

If you're looking for something really hot and steamy to give to your Valentine this year, look no further than a greenhouse!  While this may not be a very traditional Valentine's Day gift, that's part of the appeal.  For anyone who enjoys gardening, getting a green house is a dream come true.  Plus, it's such a humorous and unconventional gift, that your Valentine is sure to be surprised and pleased.  In this article, we will explore some of the ins and outs of greenhouse shopping for your Valentine.

When shopping for a greenhouse as a gift, the first consideration should always be size.  Greenhouse kits come in as many sizes and styles as the varieties of plants we grow inside them, and you'll want to pick something the recipient will want.  Consider the recipient's home.  Do they have a large backyard with plenty of room to devote to gardening?  If the person you're shopping for is your spouse, then you probably already have a good idea of how much space can be devoted to a greenhouse.  Backyard hobby greenhouses can range in size from a small 6 foot by 4 foot walk-in to a very large 8 foot by 20 foot long unit that could be used by a small commercial grower.

Perhaps your Valentine lives in a home with a small backyard, or maybe they have no grass at all.  When the recipient has very little outdoor space to commit, a smaller portable greenhouse kit might be a better option.  Portable units are typically designed for temporary use, meaning they can be set up and used for a few months as needed, and then easily disassembled or collapsed and stored during the off season.  Many portable greenhouses are ideally sized to fit on a small deck or patio, which can be great for townhome dwellers who don't have any green space they can call their own.  Some other portable units can be quite large and well suited for backyard use.  These are a great option for someone who might enjoy a larger green house, but who may not want to commit to a permanent year-round structure in their backyard.

What do you do if your Valentine doesn't have any outdoor space at all?  For many apartment and condo dwellers, the idea of outdoor space sufficient to accommodate a greenhouse is merely a dream.  For these folks, a mini indoor greenhouse is the answer.  Aside from being very economical to purchase, mini greenhouses are also a practical choice to give as a gift, because they require such a small commitment of space.  Mini units can be small enough to only occupy an end table or small shelf, while other indoor greenhouses are freestanding, featuring multiple shelves.  Depending on where in the home these units are placed, they can be outfitted with grow lights to replicate natural sunlight and encourage strong and healthy plant growth.

To complete your gardening-inspired Valentine's gift for your loved one, throw in a themed gift basket filled with seed packets, a new pair of gardening gloves, and some hand tools like a new hand spade and trowel.  Not only will your Valentine be surprised and amused by the originality and humor of your "hot and steamy" gift, but they'll also be touched by your thoughtfulness and impressed that you took the time to choose a gift that fits with their hobbies.  After all, chocolates and flowers can be given to anyone, but a greenhouse is something truly unique and interesting.