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Site The Greenhouse © 2006
Careful consideration must be given to the greenhouse site as to the location and orientation of the finished greenhouse.
October 6, 2010
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Greenhouse Structure and Frame Materials © 2006
There are several frame types being used to construct greenhouses. Depending upon your needs some are better than others. The chief structure materials are galvanized steel, aluminum, PVC, fiberglass and wood.
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Greenhouse Coverings – Choices © 2006
When choosing a greenhouse, one question which must be answered is what sort of covering do you want? There are four basic choices for greenhouse covering materials; glass, fiberglass, polycarbonate, and polyethylene film. Each has their advantages and disadvantages.
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Plastic Covered Greenhouses © 2006
Plastic covered greenhouses are by far the most common among commercial growers these days, and for good reason. The structures can be quickly and economically constructed, so they can go into production very quickly.
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The Glass Greenhouse Is Still The Ultimate For Plants © 2006
A glass greenhouse is still the ultimate greenhouse in this age of plastics, acrylics and polycarbonates. These other materials all suffer some shortcomings which are eliminated with glass.
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Window Greenhouse For the Gardener With Limited Space © 2006
The aspiring greenhouse grower who may not have the budget or space for a detached greenhouse, or the proper place for a lean to does not have to despair.
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Plastic Coverings For Greenhouses © 2006
Plastic sheet or roll glazing for greenhouses is the most common plastic covering used for greenhouses. This is the type used by most of the big commercial grower because of the economy and ease of greenhouse construction.
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A Garden Greenhouse Can Be Heated or Cold © 2006
The home, or garden, greenhouse can be a simple, portable structure, or a permanent building. It simply depends upon your needs and what your expectations of the greenhouse are.
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Lean To Greenhouse – A Valuable Home Addition © 2006
A lean to greenhouse is a greenhouse designed to “lean to” another structure. Many people design sunspace additions to their homes that double as greenhouses.
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Hot Bed – A Simple Greenhouse © 2006
A hot bed is simply a cold frame which has bottom heat incorporated into it. The old fashioned way is to use manure for the heat source. The recipe for this is about one third organic matter, such as straw or dried leaves to about two thirds fresh manure.
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