Greenhouse Secrets

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................. 3
A Peek into a Greenhouse: a Primer ............... 8
What is a greenhouse? .................................. 8
How does a greenhouse capture heat? ............ 8
Types of Greenhouses ................................. 14
Hot Greenhouse ......................................... 17
Warm Greenhouse ...................................... 17
Cool Greenhouse ........................................ 18
Lean-To .................................................... 19
Detached ................................................... 19
Ridge/Furrow ............................................. 20
Glass ........................................................ 23
Fiberglass .................................................. 23
Plastic ....................................................... 24
Polythylene ................................................ 25
PVC .......................................................... 26
Tools and Materials for Your Greenhouse ....... 26
Greenhouse tables, shelving and plant holders 30
Greenhouse garden coil indoor/outdoor watering wand ........................................................ 32
Tips for Your Greenhouse ............................ 33
Greenhouse Resources / References for Hobbyists ................................................ 36
Your Wonderland ........................................ 41
Conclusion ................................................. 48