Not all of us can devote the money or space to a full-size greenhouse, but anyone can get a head start on our spring planting with a mini greenhouse.

Instructables user kcrox1017 posts simple plans for a mini greenhouse will help you protect your seedlings from any unexpected cold snaps, and start growing them ahead of mother nature's schedule. While he used an old window, with a little extra tweaking, you can use a sheet of scrap glass or acrylic instead. If you start your seedlings in biodegradable newspaper starter pots, you can take them and plant them directly after they've sprouted.