Want to farm tropical blooms in a temperate climate? Or live in the frozen North and envision some fine, heavy, lush homegrown tomatoes to trim your caribou burger with? Then you require a greenhouse, a.k.a. a hothouse. Hothouses are uncomplicated to make and keep up, and come in a variety of sizes and materials to suite every last house and purse.
You can even buy an indoor greenhouse if you don't have a backyard to call your own.
A Story of the Greenhouse
The origins of the greenhouse are ambiguous. The emperor of Rome Tiberius evidently used a crude form of hothouse to produce the cucumbers that he was so fond of. The modernized greenhouse can trace its origins to 13th century Italy. From there, the concept extended across Europe, resulting in the vast "botanical gardens" of the 19th century.
Greenhouses Nowadays
In our own time, nurseries for home use have gained in popularity. They can be coated with glass, fiberglass or plastic and have a steel, wooden or aluminum frame. They can be placed anywhere that has good access to sun. A lean-to greenhouse can be connected to the side of a shed and are a great choice for those with conservative budgets and/or space.
People living in apartments can even purchase models that will fit right in the window. Freestanding building are the most versatile type of structure, as you can place them where ever you wish without respect to fitting in with your home or outbuildings.. Finally, the greatest and most pricey kind of nursery is the even-span, a full-size structure connected to a building at one end.
Thoughts to Consider
When designing your greenhouse, several factors need to be taken into consideration. How will it be heated? How will it be ventilated? Where will the light and carbon dioxide come from, both of which are essential for farming hothouse plants? Once again, several alternatives are usable, ranging from uncomplicated combinations of heaters and fans to advanced, thermostat actuated air conditioning systems.
As an average rule of thumb, the more you are disposed to spend, the less time you will have to spend supervising and keeping up your greenhouse. Likewise, you need to account for the capacity of the warming system. This can be concluded if you know the surface area and the amount of heat lost through the glazing material.
The better insulated the material is, the less powerful the heating system needed. In other words, buying a nursery has the possibility for many false economies, and skimping on your basic structure may turn out to be very costly in the long term.
You can even buy an indoor greenhouse if you don't have a backyard to call your own.
A Story of the Greenhouse
The origins of the greenhouse are ambiguous. The emperor of Rome Tiberius evidently used a crude form of hothouse to produce the cucumbers that he was so fond of. The modernized greenhouse can trace its origins to 13th century Italy. From there, the concept extended across Europe, resulting in the vast "botanical gardens" of the 19th century.
Greenhouses Nowadays
In our own time, nurseries for home use have gained in popularity. They can be coated with glass, fiberglass or plastic and have a steel, wooden or aluminum frame. They can be placed anywhere that has good access to sun. A lean-to greenhouse can be connected to the side of a shed and are a great choice for those with conservative budgets and/or space.
People living in apartments can even purchase models that will fit right in the window. Freestanding building are the most versatile type of structure, as you can place them where ever you wish without respect to fitting in with your home or outbuildings.. Finally, the greatest and most pricey kind of nursery is the even-span, a full-size structure connected to a building at one end.
Thoughts to Consider
When designing your greenhouse, several factors need to be taken into consideration. How will it be heated? How will it be ventilated? Where will the light and carbon dioxide come from, both of which are essential for farming hothouse plants? Once again, several alternatives are usable, ranging from uncomplicated combinations of heaters and fans to advanced, thermostat actuated air conditioning systems.
As an average rule of thumb, the more you are disposed to spend, the less time you will have to spend supervising and keeping up your greenhouse. Likewise, you need to account for the capacity of the warming system. This can be concluded if you know the surface area and the amount of heat lost through the glazing material.
The better insulated the material is, the less powerful the heating system needed. In other words, buying a nursery has the possibility for many false economies, and skimping on your basic structure may turn out to be very costly in the long term.
About the Author:
This piece was put together by Mike Johnson, a rising authority on Greenhouses. Did you find these tips on Greenhouses helpful? You can find out a lot more FREE information about greenhouse gardening by going to GardenShedsBuildingPlans.com.
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