How to Build Your Own Greenhouse: Designs and Plans to Meet Your Growing Needs
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Unlock new growing opportunities and increase your property value with an outdoor conservatory. In this illustrated guide, Roger Marshall shows you how to build our own greenhouse using simple, easy-to-follow techniques. Covering everything from selecting a site to glazing glass, Marshall includes tips on laying a foundation, construction materials, ventilation, and much more. Whether your goal is to stretch the growing season or create a lush space for a year-round hot tub, you can build the greenhouse of your dreams. Read more
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date : December 30, 2006
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 264 pages
ISBN-10 : 158017647X
ISBN-13 : 77
Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.69 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #191,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Greenhouses (Books) #255 in Home Design & Construction (Books) #380 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)
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Format: Paperback
This book thoroughly goes over all kinds of design considerations about building a greenhouse. I like having lots of information and details, which you'll definitely get from the book, from the obvious to the not-so-obvious. I am a fairly handy person, but I like books that don't assume any background or knowledge, because that way you can be sure that you're not going to miss anything. Every project seems to have some weird "gotcha" that comes out of the blue, so it's great to consider everything. For example, I had not thought about the obvious problems with humidity in a greenhouse and how that might affect my choice of materials, in regard to rust or kind of wood. The book goes through all the pros and cons of different kinds of material for letting through light, and the pros and cons of different structures and designs based on your climate and latitude, the kinds of plants you'll grow, and so forth. BTW, I bought some of the cheap Kindle books about building hoop houses for <$300, and found that this book contained similar information, and better designs. So, I'd consider the book even if you're thinking of doing a cheap greenhouse, even though much of the material won't be relevant, so at least you have a sense of the options. My only complaint, and this is quite unrealistic, is that the book doesn't discuss much about aquaponics, which is the idea of growing fish and plants together. This is the main reason I want to build a greenhouse, and an aquaponics greenhouse has unique design considerations, in that you're probably not going to transplant anything but instead will likely grow the plants entirely in the greenhouse, and of course, there's a lot of plumbing going on. To be fair, the author does touch on the subject a bit. I didn't expect him to write about aquaponics at all, and I still found the book tremendously helpful. I definitely recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014 by Matthew Rojo
Format: Paperback
There are a few examples near the end of the book of different greenhouses and how to build them with enough detail to make me buy the book. I've been reading through a lot of books about building greenhouses and using greenhouses over the past year or more and this one has had the most useful information all in one book. I highly recommend getting this book if you want to start a greenhouse.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024 by beerose
Format: Paperback
This book is an excellent resource for the DIY greenhouse builder who wants a professional quality greenhouse. If you just want to piece together some old windows and basically create a cold frame you can walk into (like we did), then this book is TOO MUCH for you. Still, I'm glad I bought it. It's nice to have in my garden library and if we ever want to retrofit our greenhouse with a heating or irrigation system, it'll be a great resource. And the plans are very approachable for the layman so if we ever want to build a proper greenhouse with a permanent foundation, this book is a one-stop shop.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2011 by Jessica Jones
Format: Paperback
My goal is a greenhouse that is attached to my house. This book gave me clear concepts (pictures and drawings) that I could show everyone (architect, contractor, space planner) that saved me much more than the purchase price. I read the book cover to cover. Then I copied a few pages and everyone knew what I wanted without all the hand drawn napkins. If you really want some solid ideas with easy to read and understand text about greenhouses, .... This is not a book on every detail about building a greenhouse. This book will cover the details that are unique to greenhouses and give you lots of examples. Excellent book. Full of thoughtful ideas that really helped me understand greenhouses and what to expect from my "ideas" and gave me lots of new ideas.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015 by John H
Format: Paperback
If you're seeking to just extend the growing season a bit, or if you're willing to add a heater to limp it through the winter in a cold climate and aren't concerned with the cost, this book may serve your purposes. There are much better approaches as are explained in detail in this book: 'The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse, how to Design and Build a Net-Zero Energy Greenhouse' by Lindsey Schiller and Marc Plinke. It's really a matter of choosing what you do based on what you wish to achieve. If possible, I'd recommend that you check out a copy of both books from your library if available or go to a brick and mortar store to scan each before you purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020 by Ellis Guy
Format: Paperback
I have had a greenhouse in the past. One that I built. I was looking for a book that discussed new technology in greenhouse construction. This books does, but it geared more for the novice. Anyone that has never had a greenhouse, or built a greenhouse, this is a very good book. As with most books, there is something you can get out of them if you are looking for that. I like the book, recommend it for anyone thinking of owning a greenhouse, and have learned a few things I will incorporate in my newest greenhouse
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019 by greg baker
Format: Paperback
Whoa buddy! This book is amazingly informative and really opened my eyes to the plethora of possibilities and I really thought it was amazing how in depth each one was! I have built homes and lots of other things and really had NO idea how simple OR complex building greenhouses were! I feel completely confident using this book as not only a reference but as a complete “blueprint” to any one I choose! Who knew!? 🤣
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020 by AJ contractor
Format: Paperback
great book that covers all the things you need to plan for when building a greenhouse. I have read several books and this is the most comprehensive and practical guide.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018 by Marianne Jentilucci