For gardening hobbyists and farm producers, potting sheds are essential. They allow plants to thrive during the cold winter months and help farmers to grow plants off-season. 
A potting shed is like an ordinary garden shed and is usually made up of wood with one or more sides covered with a thin transparent material (such as glass or plastic). The transparent walls of a potting shed are always slightly angled in order to maximize its exposure to sunlight in autumn and winter. It is important that the building material used is thin enough to allow heat to pass through. However, this can also be a problem as it allows poorer insulation during cold winter days. More versatile materials for walls and roofing can be used in construction to allow less heat to diffuse from the structure.  When fully-stocked and planted, potting sheds can be aesthetically pleasing and practical at the same time. Building one in your own home can have other benefits as well. Here are 5 ways that building a potting shed can add to your property. 
1. Potting sheds provide a healthier and greener feel to your home. Many studies have shown that gardening offers numerous health related benefits. For one, it can provide much-needed relief from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Additionally, growing your own fruits and vegetables can be a cost-effective way to stay healthy. Tending a garden can also be a form of exercise. While maintaining an outdoor garden in the winter becomes impos...