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51 Tips for Greenhouse Gardening
Greenhouses can be a very fulfilling investment. This ebook is designed to give you some great ideas about how to start an awesome greenhouse garden.
WHY A GREENHOUSE?
This first set of tips will discuss some of the great reasons to start a greenhouse.
1. Winter Plants
Many people have greenhouses so that they can grow plants to use in the winter. It’s easier to grow smaller vegetables for this purpose than bigger ones.
2. Early Start
Having a greenhouse is a great way to get an early start for tender plants seedlings. You can protect these young plants better in a greenhouse, thus having better success.
3. Experiment
Having a greenhouse can be a fun hobby. With a greenhouse, you can experiment with different plants, or to develop new varieties.
LOCATION
This next set of tips will tell you some of the factors that you need to consider when choosing a location for your greenhouse.
4. Sunlight
Your greenhouse should be in a place where it gets maximum sunlight. Sunlight all day is ideal, but morning sunlight on the east is best for plants.
5. Direction
It’s a good idea to face the long side of your greenhouse south. There are two reasons for this:
- The angle of the roof is made to catch he maximum amount of the sun's rays
- If you use shadecloth, you will need to shade only one side, instead of both sides.
6. Trees
Maple and oak trees can shade your greenhouse from the afternoon summer sun. Keep in mind though; these trees should not shade your greenhouse in the morning.
7. Water Source
Your greenhouse will need a reliable water source. Either bring in a whole separate watering system, or have a hose that can reach the entire length of your greenhouse.
8. Drainage
Good drainage is also very important for your greenhouse. If you can, build your greenhouse above the surrounding ground, so rainwater and irrigation water will drain away.
STRUCTURAL TYPES
There are several types of greenhouses. This next set of tips will go over some of the structural options that there are.
9. Lean To
Lean -to greenhouses usually attach directly to a wall of your home or garage. Here’s a picture:
10. Quonset Hut
Quonset hut greenhouses are sometimes referred to as “hoop style.” They’re domed shaped, inexpensive and easy to heat. Here’s a picture:
11. Gothic Arch
Gothic Arch greenhouses are a lot like the Quonset style, except that the sides are usually straighter and the curved roof is pointed on top. Here’s a picture:
12. Classic A-Frame
Classic A- Frame greenhouses have high, slanted sides. They’re a bit harder to heat because of this. Here’s a picture:
13. Modified A-Frame
Modified A-Frame greenhouses are different from the classic, because they’re built with Gable roofs, which are usually not as steep. Here’s a picture:
14. Barn Style
Barn-Style greenhouses, like their name implies, looks like a barn. They have straight walls; therefore make very good use of space. Here’s a picture:
15. Even-Span
An even -span greenhouse is a full-size structure that has one end attached to another building. Here’s a picture:
SIMPLIFYING
This next set of tips will give you some ideas on some shortcuts that you can do to simplify your greenhouse.
16. Cold Frames
If you don't have much space, cold frames are the way to go. They are small, boxed in gardens, covered with glass or Plexiglas. It’s like a miniature greenhouse.
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