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My mini greenhouse, need tips?

Hi. I’[ve taken alot of cuttings from various plants. potted them in potting soil with fertilizer and put them all under an upside down fish tank to make a mini greenhouse. The heat stays in and so does the water, … Continue reading

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Is this to cold for the plants in the greenhouse?

The temp is forecasted to drop down to 32 ~ 25*F. This is my first greenhouse & it isn’t completely set up. There is air space at the bottom that I still need to fill in. I just need to … 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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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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Solar Panels And Power Pumps For A Greenhouse

solar panels easily reach up toward 200 degrees, and i’m trying to build a drain back solar panel to keep a green house warm, does anyone know of inexpensive solar panel and pump that made of metal that will not … Continue reading

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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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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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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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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 practical is a greenhouse in the Summer Months?

How practical is a greenhouse in the Summer? I am thinking on building a very small greenhouse but now that it is almost Spring I am just wondering what the upside would be. I am not planning on any special … Continue reading

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Using Passive Solars Panels For Heating Green House

I’m trying to figure out how much water to pump per minute to heat a greenhouse.  No one seems to want to tell me what size pump and and the rate I need.  I have solar panels and a tank to hold … Continue reading

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Greenhouse In The Bedroom?

Can I set up a portable greenhouse in a spare bedroom? If so what do I need?

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Has anyone built their own greenhouse?

I’m looking at building a steel framed hoop design for a greenhouse with wood ends and plastic tarp. Has anyone does this themselves? How much did it end up costing you and how long did it take?

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Can I start planting inside in Michigan?

This is my bf & I’s first time gardening & we want to do everything right. We live in W. Michigan & we know there is going to be a few more freezes. So can we start planting our seeds … 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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What can I grow in a greenhouse?

My father in law has bought me a portable greenhouse so I can grow some tomatoes. They are in grow bags on the floor. The thing is it has 2 shelves either side with nothing on. So I was after … Continue reading

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How Marguerit (Paris Daisy) flowering time affects by daylenght inside greenhouse?

Marguerite daisy flowering time is important inside a greenhouse to adjust flowering time for profitable marketing. Light level and daylight can stimulate flowering time. To do this, shading or artificial light regims is applied in greenhouse, to postpone or advance flowering. … Continue reading

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i just installed a greenhouse in my yard i live in saskatchewan canada. how do i know there us tomuch sun?

I just installed a large greenhouse in my backyard.  How will i go about shading it?  Also how do you measure the sun your greenhouse takes?  Is there a website that somehow shows sun maps about how much sun places get?

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How do I keep a portable greenhouse humid?

I want to know how to keep a portable greenhouse humid so the plants have the best growing conditions.  Thanks! Happy Gardening

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Shading for a greenhouse

What is the best shade color for greenhouse shading and why?

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Rays of Light – How they can be harenessed by Greenhouses

Every day, the sun beams down huge amounts of warmth and light onto the Earth, in the form of light waves, or ‘rays’. However, most of these rays are wasted, as we still have few effective ways of harnessing and … Continue reading

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Some Greenhouse Lighting Advice

If you are one of those few people who are in love with nature, then, having a greenhouse garden in your backyard is an incredible idea. In fact, according to some statistical reports, 80% of the 100 people that owned greenhouses … Continue reading

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