Category Archives: Greenhouse Recommendations

Greenhouse Roof Vents, which side, sun or shade?

I will have 4- 5ftx5ft roof panels on the greenhouse roof and im making the 2 on the sides ventalation windows that will lift up with a pulley system. Should i have the roof vents facing the sun or on … Continue reading

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Aloe Vera And Our Mini Greenhouse Technique

our climate…but during the winter months…we tuck it under the porch…to protect it from the snow and freeze. It still gets the southern sun..and we eventually will hang a clear plastic sheet in front of the opening to create a … Continue reading

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Marie’s Urban Sustainable garden (farm) mini greenhouse

Marie’s urban sustainable garden (farm) mimi greenhouse

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Alyshells Mini Greenhouse Episode 1

Starting seeds in my mini greenhouse.

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Cost To Install A Misting System And Heat Or Solar For Greenhouse?

My green house is 48 square feet. How much would a misting system or electrical cost me? Right now, I am having a bucket filled with water, 30 gallons. And a fan running. I m building a soaking panel, but … Continue reading

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Greenhouse Temperature Ventilation And Control

I am starting to design my own automated greenhouse control system based on a PIC32 microcontroller. The PIC will control greenhouse’s temperature, humidity and irrigation. This is a question on ventilation. My greenhouse is going to be 3′ x 4′ … Continue reading

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What plants will do well in a cool greenhouse window?

I have a greenhouse window and although it’s rated for our cold winters in Upstate NY, it’s really quite cool in there. Are there plants that will do OK in a colder winter window?

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Organic Farm And Greenhouse Business In Northern Michigan

I want to start a greenhouse and organic farming business. Is it possible to be successful at this in northern michigan. Have a career/make enough money to live? What is the estimate profit someone could earn at this?

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what kind of vegetation can grow in a greenhouse on a rocky beach?

My beach house (on a rocky shore) has a greenhouse, and I was wondering what I can grow in that kind of climate (both flowers and food). Can you help me? If you have any helpful links that would be … Continue reading

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A Greenhouse Made Of Green Glass Slow Photosynthesis

Bio homework help. What effect would green glass of a greenhouse have on the plants and the process of photosynthesis. I know green light is what’s reflected but i’m still confused on what would happen…

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Is it too cold in my greenhouse for a green tree frog I am frog-sitting?

It is about 57 degrees in the greenhouse room where he is staying. There is a side-mounted heating pad on the aquarium where he is staying… and I am keeping him misted to keep the humidity level up — I … Continue reading

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How To Decorate My Lean To Greenhouse?

I have a very small greenhouse attached to my home like a lean to greenhouse. It is very boring, and sort of ugly-looking, and I would like to make it look more nice and colorful. What could I do to … Continue reading

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How do I keep the temperature of a mini greenhouse constant for 24 hours?

Like the temperature in a small portable greenhouse for example? How could I keep the temperature the same for 24 hours, without being there? Thanks (c:

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How do I grow plants in a greenhouse?

I want to start seeds in a greenhouse, what do I need to do?

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I am building a green house and want to know a way to keep it warm during the winter with out useing elect.?

I was told you can use a black trash can to absorb heat during the day for a greenhouse and releaseit at night. I live in the central Arkansas area were it is cold only about three months out of the … Continue reading

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What Can I Grow In A Greenhouse?

Seriously now folks, no WEED answers although i thought they were funny answers. I am growing tomatoes in there but it looks empty. What else grows well in a greenhouse? oh, and i live in the UK and how do … Continue reading

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Help with IB group 4 project?

Hi, I am in the IB program and we have to do a Group 4 project which is something like a super science fair project. We are given a topic, in this case, Greenhouses, and and have to design an … Continue reading

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How can I start my own greenhouse business?

I love flowers and plants. How can I start a business with minmal money to make a greenhouse?

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Do you know anything about Begonia’s?

Every year, I buy an apricot Begonia and plant it in a huge clay pot outside my front door. I think they are just beautiful and they remind me of my mother. I have noticed they thrive in the shade, … Continue reading

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Build A Greenhouse In Full Sun?

We live in California and are planning on building a premaculture chicken greenhouse. The greenhouse on the south side of the coop. We are finding a difficult full sunny spot. We plan to grow herbs, tomatoes and lettuces in it … Continue reading

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solar powered green house?

I’d like to grow vegatables all year around…can i do this if i use solar energy to heat my green house?…has anyone tried this? If so is there a book or website that gives good info on building one? Thanks!

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Why and how do certain gases rise the tempature of a greenhouse?

Why and how do certain gases rise the tempature of a greenhouse? Thank you

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is a contained, man made, natural ecosystem possible in a greenhouse?

Weird question probably but i have always had an obsession with creating my own jungle style greenhouse, koi pond included and possible semi free range guinea pig included. I have worked out more or less the cost and design of … Continue reading

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Can I itemize a greenhouse when I file my taxes?

My husband has a full time job as an operator with a construction company. I have been a homemaker. We bought a greenhouse in 2008, and we are planning to market organic vegetables. My question is, can I use my … Continue reading

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how does greenhouse gas work (for plants)?

i have a design for a grrenhouse that should work but…. i don’t know what exactly greenhouse gas works

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In Central Florida, where should I build my greenhouse?

I’ve heard that the long sides should be facing north south so that they get more sun. However I live in Florida and it gets quite a bit of sun already and I don’t want to burn the plants. However … Continue reading

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What Type Of Concrete Cement Should I Use For A Greenhouse Foundation?

Building a greenhouse foundation. It’s about 15′ by 11′ it will be 4″ thick. (not going to bear much weight at all) Now, the thing is I am pretty rural and can’t have concrete delivered. Plus it’s just me and … Continue reading

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How can I make and heat a small outdoor greenhouse for starting seeds for under $30?

I live in zone 7 and I am having difficulty starting seeds in my new home, due to inadequate lighting. I found easy and affordable plans to make a 5′x5′ portable greenhouse for under 30 dollars, made with plastic sheeting and … Continue reading

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Best location for a greenhouse in Fresno?

I got my wife a portable greenhouse for her birthday and live in Fresno where it gets to 110 in the summer. Should we locate in the greenhouse in the sun or shade area?

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Where can I buy a portable greenhouse?

If you have bought a portable greenhouse before, where did you get it? I checked the website for home depot, OSH, and Walmart, but they only seem to have it online. I don’t want to wait. I’m excited to get … Continue reading

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