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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4
A Peek into a Greenhouse ................................................................................................................... 6
What is a greenhouse? .................................................................................................................... 6
How does a greenhouse capture heat? ..................................................................................... 6
Types of Greenhouses .......................................................................................................................... 9
Hot Greenhouse ................................................................................................................................ 10
Warm Greenhouse ........................................................................................................................... 10
Cool Greenhouse .............................................................................................................................. 10
Structures ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Lean-To ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Detached ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Ridge/Furrow ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Cold frame type ................................................................................................................................ 11
Glasshouse Materials .......................................................................................................................... 12
Glass ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Fiberglass ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Plastic ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Polyethylene ....................................................................................................................................... 13
PVC ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Tools and Materials for Your Greenhouse ................................................................................... 14
Greenhouse Lighting Systems .................................................................................................... 15
Greenhouse tables, shelving and plant holders ................................................................... 15
Greenhouse garden coil indoor/outdoor watering wand .................................................. 16
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Tips for Your Greenhouse .................................................................................................................. 17
Your Wonderland .................................................................................................................................. 19
Three Reasons to Consider Purchasing a Greenhouse ...................................................... 19
From Little to Plentiful .................................................................................................................... 20
Buying a Greenhouse Checklist .............................................................................................. 21
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Introduction
A growing number of people at least have one greenhouse story to share.
The idea of growing food at controlled temperatures all year round and extending the growing season
have set fire to peoples imaginations. No wonder the greenhouse building industry has recorded
phenomenal growth.
From construction plans to tools and accessories for greenhouses, individuals are working on all fours to
satisfy the increasing demands of consumers who have made building their own greenhouses top
priority. This trend, which started humbly in the 70s, is now a full fledged endeavor on the part of
greenhouse entrepreneurs and homesteaders.
One greenhouse story told by a woman was particularly moving. Months before the spring, her
husband bought the materials required for building a greenhouse. His plan was to attach it to the
house.
The woman had protested because he was at the same time going through radiation and chemotherapy
treatments for his cancer. His wife said he should be resting instead of puttering about with shelves and
glass and plastic.
What he said broke her heart. He wanted to build and finish the greenhouse while he still had some
strength left, because he knew for a long time that she had always wanted one in their backyard. He
said he wanted to see the joy in her face when she started planting her tomatoes or gardenias or
whatever else she wanted to put there.
Greenhouses are an extension of our personalities. Most especially, it mirrors our soul and what we
want from life.
And what we want is a steady supply of home grown healthy food. During these precarious times when
terrorist attacks and life threatening calamities can cast us in the dark indefinitely, we have one thing
we can be sure of the tomatoes and cucumbers that are in the food basket in the kitchen will tide us
over should the country go on emergency mode.
The sweet potatoes and carrots will be around, and there will be more from the greenhouse to feed our
families for a few weeks before things return to normal.
Not that we believe that a shortage will ever happen, the country has become much more prepared for
any kind of emergency, but just on the off chance
If greenhouses can save our lives, we may, at some point in time, consider the idea of building one soon,
a first step towards self sufficiency.
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Its not just a constant supply of healthy food that concerns individuals, but a greenhouse and building
it can be sources of pure enjoyment and clean fun for everyone in the family. Most greenhouse
owners are familiar with the advantages of growing their own plants and flowers, prolonging the
growing season and the possibility of heating their home. And who knows? They could be selling fresh
produce in the communities they live in.
There are many greenhouse models to choose from. You can go from affordable to very expensive. You
can build a greenhouse by using junk or a plastic film stretched over a rudimentary structure, or
purchase elaborate metal and glass pre manufactured sun rooms.
Each of them serves the fundamental function of extending the growing season. Even the question of
irrigation can be simple or complex, depending on your preferences.
Just want to make it a hobby? Why not? Homeowners attach theirs to their homes. Even schools have
greenhouses built by elementary and high school students.
Finally, the wholesome taste of a home grown tomato! Everyone knows there is a difference. But
really, between you and me, it goes beyond just tomatoes.
Perseverance, labor of love and the sweet anticipation of harvest time are what truly matter.
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Dont be discouraged by the fact that you have limited space in your garden or that is completely paved
or concreted. You can still make use of limited space.
If space is a problem, there is what people call free standing greenhouses that take just a few square
feet of space, and some can be installed on balconies or roof tops.
Today, you can choose any greenhouse frame you want, including color. If youre not into aluminum,
you can build one with a dark frame color or go for earth colors instead.
Lets mention a few of the numerous benefits of greenhouses:
Extended growing periods, Control of growing conditions for plants to obtain desired results, Protection from the elements and from birds and animals, Facility in controlling pests and diseases, Ability to grow plants that require warmer conditions, Ability to grow exotic plants Easy access by the elderly and disabled, given that greenhouses are less physically demanding
than wide open crop spaces and fields, Possibility of reducing gardening costs because the owner or gardener grows his own plants, Possibility of widening the variety of plants for general gardening purposes. A greenhouse serves as an escape or refuge after a trying day.
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Types of Greenhouses
After you decide that you want to have a greenhouse, you have to decide next what type you want or
that you have space for. This should be easy to determine provided that you know what kinds of plants
you want to grow.
You will need to answer questions such as:
What will my greenhouse principally be used for? Do I want a small, medium or large greenhouse? Do I want to grow tall plants Will the greenhouse be the main attraction of my garden?
Is my garden exposed to strong winds? Are there young children or wild animals in the area?
Factors such as cost and space will determine the type of greenhouse you build. If you do live in an area
that has high levels of wind, it would be worth spending the extra money for a solid and sturdy
greenhouse.
Go to your local garden center, nursery, hardware store or do it yourself home center and see what
models are available. The customer service representative should be able to provide you with valuable
information before you make a final decision.
It can be relatively easy to build your own glasshouse; a simple wooden framing with corrugated plastic
sheeting can provide a very good custom glasshouse.
So as not to mislead you, while there may be different types of greenhouse designs, were talking about
the same greenhouse. You get to decide which type you want it to be.
For example, if temperature is the main factor, because of the plant varieties you want to grow, then
there are three types of glasshouses in terms of temperature control. There are also different types of
greenhouses based on structural design. Well start with temperature control factors.
For temperature control purposes, three types of greenhouses exist:
a hot greenhouse a warm greenhouse a cool greenhouse.
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Be aware that most plastics will degrade over time and require replacement; plastic can also be difficult
to clean.
PolyethylenePolyethylene is lightweight and inexpensive. It stands up well during the seasons of fall, winter and
spring, but tends to deteriorate during the summer when it gets constant exposure to the sun. It breaks
down due to ultraviolet rays and the deterioration begins along the rafters and along the creases. This
problem can be avoided by using UV inhibited polyethylene, which is available in a wide range of sizes
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PVCPolyvinyl chloride (PVC or Vinyl) like polyethylene, PVCs are soft and flexible, select a transparent PVC.
Vinyl costs two to five times more than polyethylene. When properly installed, they can last as long as
five years. Because it attracts dust and dirt from the air, it has to be washed from time to time.
Take upmost care where the plastic comes in contact with the structure of your glasshouse, any sharp or
abrasive areas will damage the covering, remember that the plastic will move in the wind. One good
idea is to cover all edges on the structure that the plastic will come in contact with a thick plastic tape
(electrical tape or duct tape would be good)
The ends of the plastic can be easily secured by sandwiching them between two pieces of wood; this
eliminates specific stress points that would be encountered with nailing or tying the plastic.
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All other vegetables (beets, carrots, garlic, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spinach, and turnips): five to
ten inches to grow fully in the bed in your greenhouse.
For carrots, beets, and onions that grow deep down in the dirt, keep your soil at least two foot deep as
the roots on some of these plants and the vegetable that grows from these plants can get to be very
large under the soil.
Mixing vegetables in rows is a good idea. Plants that are different put side by side will not compete for
the nutrients, soil and water. For example, take onions and lettuce. One grows down in the dirt while
the other grows up from the soil they grow well side by side. However if you were to put onions and
carrots together, they will be competing for the soil space.
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Your Wonderland
Your greenhouse can be your wonderland. You can make anything of it that you like. It is an oasis in
both time and space.
The time that you spend tending to your greenhouse can be your downtime, a time away where the
stresses of this world pass away.
If your greenhouse is your hobby, you will wish to spend time there each and every day.
However you consider your greenhouse you will enjoy yourself. You will go back to nature and get in
touch with your organic self. All of this is very good for the soul.
Three Reasons to Consider Purchasing a Greenhouse
Your greenhouse can be attached to your home. It can alternatively be freestanding to add to the
beauty of your surrounding landscape. If you are an avid gardener then you will likely enjoy the
atmosphere of a greenhouse. You should forget about the largeness of a commercial greenhouse. These
are nothing like the warmth and ambience of your personal greenhouse. You will have a greenhouse on
a much smaller scale, a place to house your personal choices in plants, flowers and fruits and vegetables.
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Owning your own greenhouse sure saves you a bundle when it comes time for buying seeds. You can
capture your own seeds from your garden and then transfer those to your greenhouse. This saves
money during the springtime.
As you spend more time with your greenhouse, you will be amazed by how many seeds you can start
there. You will learn more about growing and rely less and less on the commercial growers! In no time at
all, your greenhouse will begin to pay for itself.
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the entire year. This is true even if you do not wish for the expenses of heating throughout the winter
months.
Begin by planting seeds, March through April and then plan to plant again, May through June. During
the cooler temperatures, place your plants in the greenhouse. This will mean a much longer life span for
your flowers and vegetables.
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You can start to grow early on and watch the beauty of your own bounty before all of those who do not
have a greenhouse. You will enjoy your spring flowers and vegetables early!
Your neighbors and your friends might watch you and wish that they, too, had a terrific greenhouse! As
you tend to your plants year round, you feel fulfilled inside, as you are doing something that is very
important. Helping to bring wholesome and natural foods to your familys table each day brings its own
reward!
You spend so much time each day running here and there and always doing for others, with your own
greenhouse, what you do there is for you and for those you choose to share your bounty. This brings a
sense of satisfaction.
Owning a personal greenhouse brings with it many rewards perhaps the most important being the
feeling of extreme accomplishment that comes from all of the hard work you do there. It is time very
well spent and enjoyed!
Buying a Greenhouse Checklist
Framework Aluminum wood if beautiful, but our aluminum frames are longer lasting and maintenance
free. Painted Aluminum best appearance, looks new for many years.
Glazing Tempered safety glass TwinWall or Opal Triple Wall Glass walls, TwinWall or Opal roof
Foundation Pressure treated timbers (up to 200 sq. ft. greenhouse) Concrete/block base wall Concrete slab/tile
Note: Outside dimensions of greenhouse foundation are given under "Actual Sizes" on the price
charts.
Floor If you have not poured a concrete slab, you will need a walkway down the middle of your greenhouse.
First, lay down landscape fabric (#2380) over the entire floor. For an aisle of bricks: frame the walkway
with treated 2 x 4 lumber, lay down 2" of crushed rock, then 1" of sand, and set the bricks with 3/8"
spacing. A final touch might be to plant lemon thyme between the bricks! Finish the remainder of the
floor with 2" of pea gravel.
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Aisle pavers/bricks, Pea gravel under benches All pavers provides good drainage
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Conclusion
Lisa Roberts, in her essay, A Garden of Glass, calls greenhouses conservatories. A rather odd word to
use, because weve always associated conservatories with places where we learn music or forced to
learn music by fussy parents.
Thinking about it, however, greenhouses are music to everyones ears. They have come to signify the
human races fondness for protecting plants be they exotic species from distant lands or simply
common, home grown vegetables.
Greenhouses also signify mans wonder at seeing life take shape from beginning to end. Theres
something about a seed that mystifies and stimulates human imagination. Greenhouses are also about
self sufficiency and good nutrition.
Many centuries ago, greenhouses were the monopoly of Europes aristocratic classes. At that time, only
the moneyed were able to import rare and exotic plants from foreign countries and had the resources to
erect expensive structures in which to store their precious possessions.
Happily that monopoly turned into a commodity that even ordinary, unschooled people could have. As
styles and designs evolved quickly, greenhouses were now within reach of schools, universities and
hobbyists searching for an endeavor that could bring joy and pleasure to their hearts.
Greenhouses
not
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became
plant
protectors,
cultivators
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all
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growing
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forms, but also a refuge for weary souls, and clean entertainment for amateur and expert horticulturists
bored by the outside world. The greenhouse was a welcome escape from the urban decay that
characterized cities in transition. And once theyve tasted fresh, juicy tomatoes or rich red sweet
strawberries harvested in the greenhouse, consumers would rather shun the bland supermarket
varieties that pale in comparison with greenhouse babies.
It isnt difficult to imagine how Joseph Paxton must have enjoyed life with an overdose of zest. He was
enriched by life because he gave back to it in so many ways. You reap what you sow is an appropriate
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way to describe his horticultural tasks, because the Crystal Palace has been acclaimed by many as a
piece of architectural art that is unsurpassed.
A gardener for large estates in England, Paxton stumbled upon greenhouse design and construction.
The Crystal Palace, which was his creation, was as long as 18 football fields and as wide as 8, and beat
other greenhouses that were built in the twenty years preceding the birth of the Crystal Palace.
Mr. Paxton built another greenhouse for the purpose of housing and preserving only one plant the
giant Victoria Regia lily. The Duke of England at that time wanted to bring the flower to England and
propagate it to be given as a gift to the queen.
It was in the greenhouse that Paxton built where the plant had produced 126 blooms during the
following year. Mr. Paxton must have been ecstatic for earning such admirable brownie points.
Greenhouses have made people who dont own these structures green with envy; many have gone
ahead to build one in their back gardens. Most important of all, greenhouses have made people
appreciate the meaning of life, bringing them closer to the soil that nurtures the food that keeps them
alive.