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Index
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Roots of Greenhouse Building
Historical Roots
Uses for a Greenhouse
What a Greenhouse Does
Greenhouse Basics: Conduction, Radiation, and Convection
Onward to Greenhouse Types
Types of Greenhouses
Attached Greenhouses
Lean-to Greenhouse
Even-span
Freestanding Greenhouses
Rigid Frame
Post-and-Rafter
A-frame
Summary
Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Greenhouse for You
Climactic Conditions
Temperature Controlled Greenhouses
Specialty Greenhouses
Property Considerations
What if You Do Not Have Space?
Where Greenhouses Are Used the Most
Location, Location, Location
Geographic Considerations
Space Requirements
Summary
Chapter 3: Planning Your Greenhouse
Building Materials
Steel and PVC pipe
Types of Wood
Choosing The Right Tools for the Job
Planning for Climate Control
Heating and Insulation
Greenhouse Heating
Insulation as an Alternative
Ventilation
Plumbing and Electricity
Water Lines
Electrical Work
Installing Receptacles
Will You Require a Building Permit?
Determining the Need for a Building Permit
Summary
Chapter 4: Building Foundations
Choosing a Level Surface
Testing For Appropriate Sunlight
Preparing the Site
Constructing the Foundation
Wooden Foundation
Concrete Slab Foundation
Slope and Drainage for Your Foundation
Building with a Greenhouse Kit
Building Frames
Building a Conventional Greenhouse
Summary
Chapter 5: Constructing the Lean-To/Attached Greenhouse
Why a Lean-To Greenhouse?
Things to Consider for Your Project
Lean-To Greenhouse Plan No. 1
Lean-To Greenhouse Plan No. 2
Lean-To Greenhouse Plan No. 3
Lean-To Greenhouse Plan No. 4
Mini Lean-To Greenhouses You Can Buy
Simple Mini-Greenhouse
A-Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 1
Chapter 6: Constructing an A-Frame Greenhouse
Materials to Choose
A-Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 1
A-Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 2
A-Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 3
Summary
Chapter 7: Constructing Hoop Greenhouses
Hoop Greenhouse Plan No. 1
Hoop Greenhouse Plan No. 2
Hoop Greenhouse Plan No. 3
Hoop Greenhouse Plan No. 4
Heating Your Hoop Greenhouse
Summary
Chapter 8: Cold Frame Greenhouses
Things to Consider
Advantages of Cold Frame Greenhouse
How to Use a Cold Frame Greenhouse
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 1
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 2
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 2.5
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 3
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 4
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 5
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 6
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 7
Cold Frame Greenhouse Plan No. 8
Summary
Chapter 9: Building Accessories for Your Greenhouse
Potting Benches
Types of Potting Benches
Potting Bench Plan No. 1
Potting Bench Plan No. 2
Potting Bench Plan No. 3
Shelving
Shelf Plan No. 1
Shelf Plan No. 2
Shelf Plan No. 3
Raised Gardening Beds
Advantages
Disadvantages
Putting Together Your Beds
Constructing a Gardening Bed
Summary
Chapter 10: Choosing Covering Materials
Glass
Polycarbonate
Acrylic
Fiberglass
Plastic Film
Summary
Chapter 11: Accessories and Notions
Sound
Music for Your Consideration
Shading
Screening Agents
Misting Systems
Grow Lights
Temperature Gauges
Humidistat
Lighting Meter
Automatic Vent Opener
Ground Cover
Chapter 12: Greenhouse Maintenance
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Greenhouse
Checking Windows and Doors
Checking Ventilation Systems
Checking Water Tanks and Irrigation Systems
Chapter 13: Additional Greenhouse Plans
Conclusion
Glossary
Author Biography
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