Tytuł |
How to Build Your Own Greenhouse |
Autor |
Roger Marshall |
Wydawca |
Storey Publishing |
Rok wydania |
2006 |
Liczba stron |
256 |
Wymiary |
215 x 275 mm |
Okładka |
Miękka |
ISBN |
978-[zasłonięte][zasłonięte]01764 |
Książka
napisana jest w języku angielskim.
For avid
gardeners, the biggest downside of the hobby is the limited growing season in
much of the country. Gardening during the winter is often reduced to tending
houseplants and browsing seed catalogs for next summer’s tomato choices.
Master
Gardener and builder Roger Marshall enthusiastically presents his case for home
greenhouses with a thorough examination of everything the potential builder
needs to know. Marshall’s coverage of the subject begins with a careful
consideration of the various purposes served by greenhouses. Will the structure
be used as a damp, warm hothouse for rare orchids? A tropical paradise for
banana and citrus trees? A friendlier environment in which to get a jump on a
summer vegetable garden is the goal for many gardeners, while an inviting
setting for a year-round hot tub surrounded by lush greenery has an undeniable
appeal. Whatever its eventual use will be, Marshall helps the reader examine
every option and make an informed choice.
After
determining the type and style of the structure, Marshall progresses, chapter by
chapter, through the construction elements of the greenhouse — from choosing a
site, to laying the foundation and determining which glazing material will work
best. Plumbing, heating, supplemental lighting, misting, and automatic venting
systems are also covered for the truly committed reader/gardener.
The final
section of the book includes detailed plans for nine actual greenhouses, from a
simple cold frame to an elaborately detailed framed, detached structure.
Whatever the greenhouse goal, Marshall opens the way to longer growing seasons,
abundant organically grown fruits and vegetables, and many more happy months
playing in the dirt!