Upkeep of Greenhouses: Build Your Own Greenhouses, Hoophouses, Cold Frames, and Greenhouse Accessories, 2nd Edition

BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses includes building plans, information, and advice to assist you in building and operating your own greenhouse from the bottom up. It's the most comprehensive title on DIY greenhouses you'll find anywhere, and it's laser-focused on building greenhouses for the home gardener. The book includes detailed blueprints for buildings designed to extend the gardening season, as well as full-color step-by-step images and comprehensive how-to instructions. From ornate Victorian-style greenhouses to simple cold frames, there's bound to be a project that fulfils your demands and matches your space. There are several new plans in this edition to broaden the range of options, including a geodesic-dome greenhouse, a custom greenhouse with a fieldstone foundation, more kit greenhouses and even a super-efficient greenhouse built entirely from upcycled building materials- the greenest greenhouse you'll find! BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses provides an up-to-date look at new materials and products, as well as recommendations for siting and orienting, to assist you in making sound design decisions. Complete sections on heaters, ventilation, and watering systems demonstrate how to set up and operate your greenhouse to get the most out of it. Building a greenhouse, particularly if it is a pretty intricate "stick-built" form, is a surprisingly simple DIY project that will thrill any gardener in your family.