Article posted: 1/6/2013 5:04 AM

Suburban experts give advice on greenhouses

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Members of the Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club collect plants outside a home greenhouse as they prepare for their annual plant sale.

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Before investing time and money into having a greenhouse built, Hentschel and two owners of suburban nurseries, suggest that homeowners first think about what they will use the greenhouse for and if the enjoyment they will gain from the greenhouse, outweighs the cost and time commitment involved. After considering these factors, the gardening experts agree that it will become clear to homeowners what kind and size of greenhouse they should purchase.