Summer greenhouse supplies are a welcome sight for any greenhouse gardener. All those bags of fertilizer, tomato stakes and cages, and hanging planters signal the start of the height of the growing season!

You might be the type of gardener who lives for the bright flowers and beautiful fruits that summer brings, preferring to buy plants that have already been started. Or maybe you plan way ahead, plotting out your garden the way a general might march his troops into war - either way, the proper greenhouse supplies help.

Stocking up on summer green house gardening supplies is easier when you create a list before heading out to the greenhouse supply store. Inventory what you have on hand, and consider your summer growing plan to estimate what you will need for the season. Its also a good idea to keep an eye open for exceptional sales and discounted items that you know you will need, like pots, potting soil, garden gloves, seeds, peat pots, and fertilizers. These items can be stored for later use and are good for adding to your shopping list in any season.

Summer greenhouse supply items to look for might include a new variety of an old favorite, such as cucumbers with compact vines, or hybrid tomatoes that are disease resistant. Trying a new variety is the best way to create new favorites in the greenhouse.

In addition, you might want to stock up on your favorite fertilizer and a few varieties of your favorite insecticides or insect repellants. Organic insect treatments and natural remedies for plant diseases are available for those greenhouse gardeners who opt for the organic route, and traditional treatments are plentiful for those who dont mind a few chemicals in exchange for the absence of pesky insects and plant-crippling diseases.

Dont forget to stock up on summer care items like fans, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses, and maybe even a few sun catchers for the greenhouse. Remember to take care of yourself during those hot weather months and limit your time in direct sunlight and be sure to take the necessary precautions if you plan to garden for an extended period of time.

Make sure you check everything in your greenhouse for wear and tear and replace as necessary. You may even consider installing something new such as an air circulation system.

Welcoming summer weather back can be really fun as you stock up on your greenhouse supplies. Don't forget to check all of your older items, and be sure to try out new things - they just may be old favorites in the future!