Download or read book All About Greenhouses written by Ortho and published by Meredith Books. This book was released on 2002-01-22 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to choose the greenhouse that's right for you, plans and instructions for building 10 different styles, state-of-the-art equipment for maximum success and complete growing techniques for professional-quality plants.
Download or read book The Chinese Greenhouse written by Dan Chiras and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming.” —Albert Bates, author of The Biochar Solution Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy! Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and growing year-round in soil or aquaponic grow beds with no additional heat. Coverage includes: How to design, build, and operate a Chinese greenhouse How to improve performance via short-term and long-term heat banking How to provide additional heat to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively How to cool the greenhouse during the summer. Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse. “Wonderfully researched . . . brilliant.” —Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer and author of The Market Gardener, editor of Growers Magazine “Essential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses.” —Pam Dawling, author of The Year-Round Hoophouse and Sustainable Market Farming “Every enthusiastic vegetable farmer dreams of this winter-growing miracle, and Dan shows how to do it.” —Shawna Coronado, author of 101 Organic Gardening Hacks
Download or read book The Complete Book of the Greenhouse written by Ian Gascoigne Walls and published by Ward Lock Limited. This book was released on 1996-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all aspects of greenhouse management, this book provides guidance on the cultivation and care of greenhouse plants. It includes a guide to identification and control of pests, diseases and disorders, and is intended for keen amateur gardeners, horticultural students and nurserymen.
Download or read book The Year Round Solar Greenhouse written by Lindsey Schiller and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your own passive solar greenhouse for year-round food production in any climate Fresh, local nutrient-dense fruits vegetables are hard to find in winter in cold climates. Growing warm-weather crops like tomatoes, bananas, avocados, and other perennials is nearly impossible using conventional structures. The solution for millions of backyard and small-scale commercial growers is self-heating solar greenhouses. The Year-round Solar Greenhouse is the one-stop guide to designing and building greenhouses that harness and store energy from the sun to create naturally heated, lush growing environments even in the depths of winter, covering principles of solar greenhouse design and siting, glazing material properties and selection, controlling heat loss, ventilation, and construction methods. Additionally, an in-depth section covers sustainable ways of heating the greenhouse without fossil fuels, including using thermal mass and storing heat underground with a ground to air heat exchanger. Variations include attached solar greenhouses, earth sheltered greenhouses, plus integrating hydroponics and aquaponics. More than a dozen case studies from across North America provide inspiration and demonstrate specific challenges and solutions for growing year-round in any climate. Grow your own food, anytime, anywhere using the power of the sun!
Download or read book Greenhouse Gardening A Beginners Guide To Growing Fruit and Vegetables All Year Round written by Jason Johns and published by Inspiring Gardening Ideas. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Greenhouse Gardening" is for anyone who wants to get the most out of their greenhouse. Whether you want to extend your growing season, grow unusual plants or protect your valued plants from frost, learn all about greenhouses.
Download or read book Greenhouse written by Tom Gordon and published by Novelty Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the guesswork out of growing your own organic fruits, herbs and veggies all year round with this comprehensive guide to greenhouse gardening If you're looking for an effective way to grow some of your favorite plants without having to wait forever for the perfect season and are tired of store-bought, genetically modified fruits and vegetables that are grown with the help of synthetic chemicals, then keep reading. In this guide, Tom Gordon shows you how to extend the growing season of some of your favorite plants and get the most out of your greenhouse. With proven tips, techniques and strategies from heating and ventilation to controlling soil conditions, this guide will improve your greenhouse running skills, as well as help you avoid common mistakes. From heating and ventilation to lighting and humidity Here's a snippet of what you're going to discover in this guide: Everything you need to know about cultivating in a greenhouse to help you hit the ground running 4 important factors to consider before getting started cultivating in a greenhouse 7 surefire tips to help you select the perfect site for your greenhouse The ultimate crash guide to greenhouses and how to select the perfect one for your needs and budget How to effectively control temperature and ambient conditions in a greenhouse 7 proven ways to keep a greenhouse warm even without electricity All the necessary tools and equipment you need to run a viable greenhouse garden successfully from heating tools to lighting equipment Step-by-step instructions to help you cultivate succulent fruits, leafy green vegetables and herbs in a greenhouse 6 to help you improve soil drainage and consistency in a greenhouse garden ...and loads more! Whether you're completely new to the world of gardening and are looking for a structured guide to help you get started or a gardening virtuoso on the search for new ways to upgrade your gardening skills, A Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs for Beginners will help you set up and maintain a healthy, vibrant greenhouse!
Download or read book Greenhouse Gardener s Companion written by Shane Smith and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The director of Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and author of The Bountiful Solar Greenhouse has produced a practical, comprehensive guide to making the most of any greenhouse or garden room. Addressing almost every aspect except the actual construction, Smith covers the greenhouse environment (light, humidity, temperature), interior design (plant placement, fans, drainage), individual plants and their propagation, pollination, growth, and scheduling for flower or fruit production. There are chapters on problems, diseases, and insects, and lists of associations, mail-order suppliers, and sun averages during the year across the country. As a Wyoming gardener, he puts a good deal of emphasis on using the greenhouse in summer as well as in winter, but this is a useful, practical guide for readers in most of the continental United States.
Download or read book How to Build Your Own Greenhouse written by Roger Marshall and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the simplest cold frame to the most elaborate tropical paradise, this collection has a greenhouse plan to suit your needs. Master gardener and builder Roger Marshall guides you through the various options, the details of choosing materials and a site, and every step of the building process, from foundation to glazing. He even covers plumbing, heating, lighting, misting, and automatic venting systems, and he includes detailed plans for nine different greenhouses.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Greenhouse written by Craig W. Baird and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to building your own greenhouse
Download or read book All about Greenhouses written by Bette Galman Wahlfeldt and published by TAB/Electronics. This book was released on 1981 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical do-it-yourself guide covers every aspect of planning and constructing your own greenhouse -- from choice of design to tips on choosing the site, drainage requirements, flashing, doors, electricity, plumbing, laying the foundation ... even hands-on advice on every facet of managing your greenhouse and the fine points of greenhouse gardening including a greenhouse gardening calendar.
Download or read book Greenhouse Gardening written by Mark Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to easily learn everything you need about Greenhouses and all their benefits, then keep reading. Have you always wanted to build your personal Greenhouse or just to know more about it, but you never find the right way to do it? Have you always wanted to produce fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits by yourself but you have no idea where to start to do it? Are you simply tired of spending money at groceries for low-quality products and you want to eat more healthily without wasting cash? This book is made for you! Thanks to its simple, complete explanations and extremely clear step-by-step guides, becoming a Greenhouse Gardening Expert has never been easier! You'll learn: If this system is good for you and your lifestyle Differences between Greenhouse Gardening and Traditional Gardening What are the best materials to build your Greenhouse How to DIY different types of Greenhouse and which one is better for you All kind of benefits you'll get from this, both economic and healthy What kind of herbs, vegetables or fruits can you grow with a Greenhouse How to avoid mistakes made by Beginners Gardeners Tips and tricks for having high-yielding crops Planting Schedule of Different Plants How to protect your plants, keep them healthy and have a year-round growing Best ways to maintain your Greenhouse full operative through time How to grow beautiful ornamental flowers with this system ..and a lot more! Even if you are a newbie in the Gardening World, don't panic, you will be guided from the beginning through the end of the whole process. Even if you are more advanced, you would love to learn incredible secrets for golden growing crops and new tips to maintain the system perfectly working! BONUS FEATURES By purchasing the book you can get the guide "How to Clean and Disinfect your Greenhouse" for free. Find out how inside! What are you waiting for? Scroll to the top and Buy this book right now!
Download or read book The Earth sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book written by Mike Oehler and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book is the first to promote the benefits of both passive solar energy and earth sheltering in greenhouse design. This combination results in greenhouses which need no additional heating. The captured sun's energy and that which is stored in the earth is enough for successful year round harvest. It takes you step by step through the construction of an inexpensive greenhouse which may be built with either newly purchased or salvaged building materials for pennies on the dollar. It explains the author's unique Post/Shoring/Polyethylene construction methods and design techniques. The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book has 230 pages with nearly 200 illustrations, photos, diagrams, lists, charts and drawings. It contains all the information you need to free you from the pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, waxed, and E-coli laden, genetically modified and irradiated supermarket produce.
Download or read book Gardening Under Cover written by William Head and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower s Handbook written by Andrew Mefferd and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook shares best practices for both large- and small-scale production of the eight most profitable crops - tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, leafy greens, lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Every year, more growers are turning to protected culture to deal with unpredictable weather and to meet out-of-season demand for local food, but many end up spinning their wheels, wasting time and money on unprofitable crops grown in ways that don't make the most of their precious greenhouse space. This book levels the playing field with decision-making framework that goes beyond a list of simple dos and don'ts. With comprehensive chapters on temperature control and crop steering, pruning and trellising, grafting, and more, Andrew Meffer's book is full of techniques and strategies that can help farms stay profitable, satisfy customers, and become an integral part of relocalizing our food system. From seed to sale, this book is the indispensable resource for protected growing.--COVER.
Download or read book No Guff Vegetable Gardening written by Donna Balzer and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Biggs and Balzer have gardened far and wide, from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Grande Prairie, to Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. No Guff Vegetable Gardening is a down-to-earth, fun book for new gardeners with a delicious collection of savoury tips and ideas for experienced gardeners.
Download or read book North Country Gardening written by Neil Moran and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Neil Moran combines experience with the hard, cold facts of northern living in this book of earthy advice for gardeners in the northernmost regions of the country"--from back cover.
Download or read book Gardening in Your Greenhouse written by Mark Freeman and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to raise vegetables, herbs, houseplants, and flowers in your home greenhouse.
