Building Your Own Greenhouse Ebook

About The Author

Max Clarke has been a keen amateur gardener for several years.

He loves building things to help him with his hobby and has actually made several small greenhouses.

He is grateful to his friends, both amateur gardeners and commercial growers, that have shared some of their experiences and knowledge to help make his gardening and his book better.

He says that everyone should invest some time to create and maintain their own garden even if they only have a small area available.

A small garden is within almost everyone's budget and there are many rewards.

You will only really understand what he means when you start eating fresh, flavorful and inexpensive fruit and vegetables that you grew yourself.

But Max also gets great joy by sharing the produce and flowers that he grows and the knowledge from his years of experience as a gardener with his friends, family and, now, with the readers of his first book.

Table of Contents

What is a Greenhouse?

Uses of a Greenhouse

• Innovative Uses of Old Greenhouses Include:

Greenhouse Types and Styles

Greenhouses for Your Area

How to Choose a Greenhouse

• Choice of Greenhouse
• Placement of Your Greenhouse
• Framing Materials

Buying a Greenhouse

• Greenhouse Interiors

Ten Steps to Building a Greenhouse

• Steps for Building Your Greenhouse
• Materials for Building Your Greenhouse:

Do You Need a Customized Greenhouse?

Building Your Own Greenhouse

Important Factors

Planning a Greenhouse Business

Essential Steps in Planning Your Greenhouse Business

Which Type of Greenhouse?

• Greenhouse Accessories

Top Greenhouse Kits

Planning Your Greenhouse Location

The Best Frame for Your Greenhouse

Choose the Covering for Your Greenhouse

Footings, Flooring and Foundations

• Flooring of Your Greenhouse
• The Footings of Your Greenhouse

Selecting the Right Lights

• Types of Lights
• Light Requirements

Cooling, Ventilation and Your Greenhouse

• Cooling and Ventilation by Blocking Sunlight
• Cooling and Ventilation of Greenhouses by Plants
• Ventilation Equipment
• Automated Cooling and Ventilation Techniques

Understanding Heating Methods, Systems, Sources, and Distribution

Heating Systems and Methods

• Popular Fuels:
• Fuel Sources for Heating Systems
• Heat Distribution inside Greenhouse

Calculating Energy Requirements for Heating Systems

• Energy Requirements for Your Heating System

Watering Systems and Insulation Techniques

• Insulation Techniques in Greenhouses
• Greenhouse Watering Systems

Basic Greenhouse Care

• Essential Accessories and Equipments for Maintenance

Greenhouse Maintenance Checklist

• Maintenance Checklist for Your Greenhouse

Getting the Most from Your Cooling and Ventilation Systems

Maintaining the Heating Systems

• Tips for Maintenance of Heating Systems

Control Greenhouse Pests and Diseases

• Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Greenhouse
• Cleaning Materials and Tools for a Small Greenhouse

Greenhouse Accessories Guide

Know Your Equipment and Supplies

• Essential Greenhouse Supplies

Cold Frames and Hotbeds

• Hotbeds
• Cold Frames

Facts about Famous Greenhouses