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Palram Canopia 8x16 Hobby Gardener Greenhouse

  • 8ft 5" wide x 16ft 7" deep
  • Easy to Build.
  • 2.59m (8ft 6") Wide Greenhouse.
  • 4mm Twin Wall Polycarbonate Glazing.
  • Green Thick Resin Frame.
  • Barn Shaped Roof.
  • Double Doors with latch.
  • Lockable Door Handle.
  • 3 Opening Roof Vent.
  • 5 Year Warranty.

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Add a Base Plinth (Recommended):

Add a galvanized steel base plinth for strength and stability.

Base Kit
£297

Add Palram - Canopia Ventilation?

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Add Palram - Canopia Greenhouse Options?

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Drip Irrigation Kit
+ £36
Trellising Kit
+ £45
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The Palram - Canopia Hobby Gardener Greenhouse is tough and ideal for the UK’s often blustery, wet weather. The Hobby Gardener is perfect for family gardens or allotment use as it’s polycarbonate glazing won’t shatter.

The Hobby Gardener 8ft x 16ft Greenhouse is made from poly resin which won’t bend or discolour like aluminium. Complete with it’s 4mm polycarbonate glazing this greenhouse weighs in at 317 lb’s making it a good sturdy weight which will help it to survive harsh wind and snowy conditions.

The Hobby Gardener 8 x 16 has a single opening roof vent and double outward opening doors with locking latch. Palram - Canopia greenhouses are very easy to assemble as they use a unique snap-together system making it easy to do-it-yourself.

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