RION MLT3 Mini Lean-To Greenhouse

The Rion Mini Lean-To greenhouse comes in a flimsy cardboard box that contains about a hundred plastic parts. It difficult to put together because the parts are poorly labeled. (Making it even more difficult for me was that several parts were missing.) The 12 page instruction manual shows several diagrams - but no photos - with parts labelled to help with assembly. One classic exerpt on page 7, "The 'OUT' on the 2D connector should face the inside of the Mini Lean-To". This kind of product gives the term "some assembly required" a bad name.Also, it's a bit pricely to be so flimsy and poorly designed. Save yourself the trouble get something else.

This is the best small greenhouse I have ever purchased. Compared to cheap metal pole assembled units that cost between $40 and $60, this thing is built like a tank. The unit has a thick poly tubing frame with metal bracing inserts and shelf supports. The panels are made of polycarbonate multi-wall sheeting that is uv-protected - these panes really hold the heat inside.Assembly was moderately difficult, similar to putting an entertainment center together. The size in the picture is deceptive. This unit is large. We assembled this unit in our living room on a snowy Sunday afternoon ( delivered in the snow, after lunch, on Sunday - only one day late for Amazon Prime two-day shipping, but considering the circumstances kudos to FedEx anyways ).Considering the build quality, shipping, and price, we have only positive experiences to report with this product. We paid less than $70 for this product, which it turns out was a steal. I see the price jumped has up to $260, which is a shame because my wife wants another one now.