Category Archives: Greenhouses

is it possible to have a tropical rain forest in a green house?

I Live in northern california near sacramento and it gets very hot in the summer and not too cold in the winter. I just thought of a great idea to build a greenhouse or assemble a hot house in my … Continue reading

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Most Intense Color or Best Hydrangea for Zone 5?

I’m looking for the best hydrangea for in front of my house (zone 5 shade with weak afternoon sun). I bought one Hydrangea two weeks ago (Forever and Ever) for the back yard and I just love it! I wanted … Continue reading

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Physics : conduction, convection, radiation & global warming and the green house effect. help.?

Dominoes are placed upright in a row, are next to another. When one is tipped over, it knocks against its neighbour, which foes the same in cascade fashion until the whole new row collapses. Which of the three types of … Continue reading

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Green House Effect faulty?

I want to get a better understanding of the CO2 gas relationship with light in our atmosphere. People talk about the Green House Effect & give it all the blame, but the earth isnt the only planet warming right now- … Continue reading

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How can I use global warming to heat my house and reduce my energy usage?

I live in a single family home, heated by oil. I want to reduce my use of oil, and get more heat from green sources. I’m thinking that there has to be a way to use global warming as heat … Continue reading

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What is the minimum ampere of an electric heating system (240v) that would provide the same effect as water ?

The owner of a green house keeps 660 kg of water around in barrels. During winter the water is heated by the sun to 10 C. during the night the water freezes to ice at 0 C in nine hours.

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Is turning the heat up all the way and opening all my windows in my house going green?

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What are some cheap ways to heat a green house.?

I live in eastern Oklahoma. Twenty degrees is the coldest I’ve seen since I have been here. Would a 100 watt bulb work?

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How can I economically heat my green house?

I am currently using an oil radiator heater. I can only use it on the 900w setting for my power is limited. Any useful Info will help alot. Thank you. Economically = Cheap or free Upgrading windows is not an … Continue reading

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A Mini Greenhouse for Christmas?

Mini greenhouse kits are an excellent Christmas gift because it allows an avid gardener the opportunity to get going earlier than they otherwise would if they have to wait for the warmer weather to start seedlings.  A mini greenhouse takes … Continue reading

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Thinking About Building Your Own Greenhouse?

Building a greenhouse or grow room is easier than you may think. You can choose different designs and sizes that you would like to build.  Portable buildings of this type will provide years of enjoyment, growing vegetables, or decorative plants such as orchid flowers, … Continue reading

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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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What can i do if i want o circulate air in and out of a greenhouse?

My school’s courtyard is under construction and i was asked to come up with a way to circulate air in and out of the greenhouse. i want to maintain a 45 degree F. temperature in the winter and a 60 … Continue reading

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Changing a two wire thermostat to a new digital one in my greenhouse?

I have a thermostat that I wish to upgrade in my greenhouse to a digital one. The digital one has a Y, G, Rh, Rc, W. I only have two wire coming out of the wall (green and black). The house … Continue reading

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What can i do if i want o circulate air in and out of a greenhouse?

My school’s courtyard is under construction and i was asked to come up with a way to circulate air in and out of the greenhouse. i want to maintain a 45 degree F. temperature in the winter and a 60 … Continue reading

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Where do I get 12 stainless steel tubes? They need to be at least 24 inch tall?

I need twelve stainless steel tubes? I need them for my greenhouse. They will contain gerber salt for solar heating outside the green house. Can some one please tell me where to get them? Thank you.

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Where can I find solar or green house plans that also conform to restrictions for historic revitalization area

I own a small plot of land in an old, city neighborhood in central North Carolina where a revitalization project is underway. We were one of the few families who managed to keep our ancestors’ homestead property. The small, modest … Continue reading

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Build a Greenhouse Out Of Commercial Refrigeration Glass Doors

I will use old refrigeration glass doors to save money and not pollute by wasting them. I will weld a custom aluminum frame and seal it with silicon around the edges. I might add a solar panel with flood lamps … Continue reading

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I want to build a enviro-friendly “green” house. Where can I find plans and costs for LEED and green homes?

I need architechtural plans and realistic way to cost out a "green" home less than or about 2000 or so sf. Here is what I want: -passive solar -Depending on costs: –gray water recycling –under floor radient heating –consider alternative … Continue reading

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Which type of glass is used to aviod green house effect?

I don’t know whether there is still any discovery in this field. So please tell me. Generally in cars, the inside becomes very much heated when parked in hot summer afternoon. To avoid this we use Air conditioners. But can … Continue reading

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Could you build a greenhouse on top of your house?

Idea is to build a greenhouse rather than a conventional roof. What about heating/cooling of house? Efficiency? Engineering challenges? Would glass be too heavy? Would it stand up to weather such as hail? Has this been done? I read glass … Continue reading

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solar panels to heat a green house

I want to use two solar panels to heat my greenhouse.  I have two 6 foot glass doors.  Im looking for information on how to do this and hook them up to make hot water.

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How early can you start growing seed in an outdoor greenhouse in Pennsylvania?

Was considering buying one of those Portable Miniature greenhouses (5 shelf rack covered with the thick plastic covering) on wheels. Would like to use it for starting flowers and vegetable seeds but wasn’t sure when to put it outside (how … Continue reading

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A Greenhouse In Your Backyard

A garden is like a blank canvas, in which you can put almost anything you want. Whether it’s a place to sit, or things to eat, or just things to look at, you can put them in your garden – … Continue reading

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Hi Tech Greenhouses?

You probably don’t want to be constantly looking after your greenhouse yourself – opening the windows when it gets too hot, going round every few days and all the rest. It’s much easier to get automatic greenhouse accessory systems to do … Continue reading

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How to Determine the Best Lighting for Your Greenhouse

Choosing specific greenhouse lighting can be somewhat tricky. Here are five important factors to consider when making your selections. Type of greenhouse — Before buying greenhouse lighting, you must understand the kind of greenhouse that you have. Is it a … Continue reading

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Some Interesting Plants You Won’t Find At Your Local Greenhouse.

Do you scour your seed catalogs or look at all the new varieties that have come out in your gardening magazines? You can’t wait to go to your local greenhouse and purchase them for your garden or flower bed. But … Continue reading

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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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Garden Herbs in Mini Greenhouses

A garden is one of the great joys of life, offering respite from the fast-paced and often stressful work week. One type of garden almost everyone can manage is an herb garden. For city dwellers, a mini greenhouse on the … Continue reading

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