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How to Build Your Own Greenhouse : Designs and Plans to Meet Your Growing Needs by Roger Marshall (2006, Trade Paperback)

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How to Build Your Own Greenhouse : Designs and Plans to Meet Your Growing Needs, Paperback by Marshall, Roger, ISBN 158017647X, ISBN-13 9781580176477, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US 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.

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PublisherStorey Publishing

ISBN-10158017647X

ISBN-139781580176477

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038658976

Product Key Features

Book TitleHow to Build Your Own Greenhouse : Designs and Plans to Meet Your Growing Needs

Number of Pages264 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicDesign & Construction, Greenhouses, Outdoor & Recreational Areas

IllustratorYes

GenreHouse & Home, Gardening

AuthorRoger Marshall

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight26.5 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-035837

Reviews"Roger Marshall's book...shows gardening enthusiasts how to grow colorful flowers, tropical fruits and abundant vegetables year-round, no matter what the weather is." Los Angeles Daily News , January 27, 2007 "Marshall leads readers through myriad options and provides well-organized details on the whys and wherefores of each, along with how you (or a contractor) can design and build the greenhouse to suit your gardening needs." Arkansas Democrat , March 3, 2007 "The book's strengths are its many and varied schematics and highly detailed, step-by-step instructions for building growing structures, from cold frames for just a few vegetables to a large free-standing greenhouse that can double as an entertainment area...There's even a four-page check-list of what to plan for, materials to buy, and approximate costs." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 25, 2007 "If you are interested in building a greenhouse, here is the definitive do-it-yourself guide. This is the only guide needed to plan, situate and build your dream greenhouse." Lexington Herald-Leader , June 30, 2007 "If you've ever contemplated adding a greenhouse to your property but didn't know where to start, How to Build Your Own Greenhouse by Roger Marshall will point you in the right direction." The American Gardener , Sept.-Oct. 2007 "The author gives gardeners the inspiration to take their hobby indoors for the winter months, and then he gives them the means to do so, with step-by-step instructions....Nothing seems insurmountable under the guidance of master gardener Marshall." Berkshire Eagle , Roger Marshall's bookâ€¦shows gardening enthusiasts how to grow colorful flowers, tropical fruits and abundant vegetables year-round, no matter what the weather is. Los Angeles Daily News , January 27, 2007 Marshall leads readers through myriad options and provides well-organized details on the whys and wherefores of each, along with how you (or a contractor) can design and build the greenhouse to suit your gardening needs. Arkansas Democrat , March 3, 2007 The book's strengths are its many and varied schematics and highly detailed, step-by-step instructions for building growing structures, from cold frames for just a few vegetables to a large free-standing greenhouse that can double as an entertainment areaâ€¦There's even a four-page check-list of what to plan for, materials to buy, and approximate costs. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 25, 2007 If you are interested in building a greenhouse, here is the definitive do-it-yourself guide. This is the only guide needed to plan, situate and build your dream greenhouse. Lexington Herald-Leader , June 30, 2007 If you've ever contemplated adding a greenhouse to your property but didn't know where to start, How to Build Your Own Greenhouse by Roger Marshall will point you in the right direction. The American Gardener , Sept.-Oct. 2007 The author gives gardeners the inspiration to take their hobby indoors for the winter months, and then he gives them the means to do so, with step-by-step instructionsâ€¦.Nothing seems insurmountable under the guidance of master gardener Marshall. Berkshire Eagle, "Roger Marshall's book...shows gardening enthusiasts how to grow colorful flowers, tropical fruits and abundant vegetables year-round, no matter what the weather is." Los Angeles Daily News , January 27, 2007 "Marshall leads readers through myriad options and provides well-organized details on the whys and wherefores of each, along with how you (or a contractor) can design and build the greenhouse to suit your gardening needs." Arkansas Democrat , March 3, 2007 "The book's strengths are its many and varied schematics and highly detailed, step-by-step instructions for building growing structures, from cold frames for just a few vegetables to a large free-standing greenhouse that can double as an entertainment area...There's even a four-page check-list of what to plan for, materials to buy, and approximate costs." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 25, 2007 "If you are interested in building a greenhouse, here is the definitive do-it-yourself guide. This is the only guide needed to plan, situate and build your dream greenhouse." Lexington Herald-Leader , June 30, 2007 "If you've ever contemplated adding a greenhouse to your property but didn't know where to start, How to Build Your Own Greenhouse by Roger Marshall will point you in the right direction." The American Gardener , Sept.-Oct. 2007 "The author gives gardeners the inspiration to take their hobby indoors for the winter months, and then he gives them the means to do so, with step-by-step instructions....Nothing seems insurmountable under the guidance of master gardener Marshall." Berkshire Eagle, eoeRoger Marshalle(tm)s bookeshows gardening enthusiasts how to grow colorful flowers, tropical fruits and abundant vegetables year-round, no matter what the weather is.e Los Angeles Daily News , January 27, 2007 eoeMarshall leads readers through myriad options and provides well-organized details on the whys and wherefores of each, along with how you (or a contractor) can design and build the greenhouse to suit your gardening needs.e Arkansas Democrat , March 3, 2007 eoeThe booke(tm)s strengths are its many and varied schematics and highly detailed, step-by-step instructions for building growing structures, from cold frames for just a few vegetables to a large free-standing greenhouse that can double as an entertainment areaeTheree(tm)s even a four-page check-list of what to plan for, materials to buy, and approximate costs.e Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 25, 2007 eoeIf you are interested in building a greenhouse, here is the definitive do-it-yourself guide. This is the only guide needed to plan, situate and build your dream greenhouse.e Lexington Herald-Leader , June 30, 2007 eoeIf youe(tm)ve ever contemplated adding a greenhouse to your property but didne(tm)t know where to start, How to Build Your Own Greenhouse by Roger Marshall will point you in the right direction.e The American Gardener , Sept.-Oct. 2007 eoeThe author gives gardeners the inspiration to take their hobby indoors for the winter months, and then he gives them the means to do so, with step-by-step instructionse.Nothing seems insurmountable under the guidance of master gardener Marshall.e Berkshire Eagle

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal690/.8924

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1. Questions to Ask before You Begin How Much Time Does a Greenhouse Require? What Is Your Budget? How Large Should Your Greenhouse Be? What about Structure and Systems? What Are the Pros and Cons of Kit Greenhouses? Build It Yourself or Hire a Contractor? What Aesthetics Are Important to You? 2. The First Glasshouses The Start of Growing under Glass * The First Conservatories * Orangeries and Pineries * Nineteenth-Century Colossal Greenhouses * The Hobby Greenhouse 3. An Overview of Greenhouse Options What Type and Structural Style Do You Want? * Five Basic Types * Basic Structural or Building Styles 4. Choosing the Greenhouse Site, Size, and Interior Layout Site selection * Determining the size of your greenhouse * Making the floor plan * Designing the entrance * Getting permits 5. Controlling the Greenhouse Environment Water in the Greenhouse * Lighting and Electricity in the Greenhouse * Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation Systems * Hydroponics * Insecticides in the Greenhouse 6. Greenhouse Building Materials Wood as a Construction Material * Sheathing * House Wrap * Exterior Siding * Other Greenhouse Framing Materials * Framing Materials Insulation * Vapor Barriers * Doors * Alternative Building Materials * Painting the Greenhouse 7. Glazing Understanding Light Transmission * Types of Glazing Materials * Combining Glazing Materials * Caulking and Weather Stripping Checklist for a New Greenhouse 8. The Foundation Types of Foundations * Types of Floors * Constructing a Concrete Foundation and Slab * Finishing the Foundation 9. Building Techniques Building a Kit Greenhouse * Building a Conventional or Do-It-Yourself Greenhouse 10. Wiring, Plumbing, and Heating: Systems Design and Installation Installing Electricity * Installing Plumbing * Installing a Heating System 11. Greenhouse Accessories Benches * Shelving * Growing Beds * Tools and Equipment * A Germination Chamber or Seed-Starting Box * A Growing Chamber * A Potting Bench * Storage * Greenhouse Clothing * Accessories to Control Insects 12. Greenhouse Maintenance Regular Chores * Monthly or Quarterly Maintenance * Biannual or Annual Maintenance 13. Greenhouse Plans Basic Conventional Greenhouse Slant-Front, Insulated Greenhouse Slope-Sided Greenhouse Gothic Arch Greenhouse Lean-to Greenhouse Greenhouse Built on Piers or a Deck Hoop House or High-Tunnel Greenhouse Window Greenhouse Garden Shed/Greenhouse Multiuse Cold Frame Potting Bench Resources Index

SynopsisThe 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!, 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. 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., 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.

LC Classification NumberSB416