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Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners-Cover

$32.00

Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners

by Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Science (NRAES)
Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners covers every aspect of designing and constructing a home greenhouse. Eight chapters discuss the following topics: greenhouse basics, selecting a greenhouse, greenhouse planning, framing materials and glazing, greenhouse layouts and equipment, the greenhouse environment, window greenhouses and growth chambers, and garden structures. The book will help readers select and design the most appropriate size and style of greenhouse to fit their needs, find the best place to locate a greenhouse, and decide whether to build a greenhouse themselves or hire a contractor to do it. It will enable aspiring and practicing greenhouse operators to make informed decisions about foundations, glazing and framing materials, space utilization, interior design, heating and cooling systems, supplemental lighting, watering and fertilizing systems, and other greenhouse design and construction issues. Ten diverse do-it-yourself plans for home greenhouses and other garden structures are provided in an appendix. Each plan includes materials lists and construction diagrams and details. Three additional appendixes contain a greenhouse maintenance checklist, lists of greenhouse and equipment suppliers, and useful conversions. The book also features nearly 150 line drawings; 20 tables; equations for determining heating, cooling, and lighting needs; a glossary; and an index. Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners addresses a wide audience, including gardeners, homeowners, cooperative extension educators, and institutions (such as retirement homes, schools, and prison associations). Small farmers may also find the book useful.

214 pages