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Greenhouse Gardening: Constructing a Greenhouse for Year-Round Produce is a Guide to Growing Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit. (Paperback)

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How aggravating is it to spend a bundle on fresh produce only to have your spinach taste more slimy than crispy in a matter of days and your carrots become limp in a matter of days?

Even more annoying is the fact that you are paying an increasing amount for these necessities.

Do you know what the "dirty dozen" are? Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) compiles a list of the foodstuffs with the greatest pesticide content. Our favorite strawberry is at the top of the list, followed closely by spinach and kale.

Things worsen Pesticides with potential for harm are present in about 70% of fresh, non-organic vegetables sold in the United States. The USDA found DCPA, which is categorized as a potential human carcinogen, on kale.

What we believe will improve our health may instead be having a terrible adverse effect.


The more we rely on manufactured goods, the more damage we are doing to the environment and to our own health.


But there is such an easy fix that we can all do:


No exaggeration, a greenhouse, no matter how big or small, can improve your life. You will discover:


How to purchase a greenhouse, new or used.

Select the best glass, floor, construction, and foundation to ensure the longevity of your greenhouse.

The distinction between a poly tunnel and a greenhouse

How to construct your greenhouse's foundation to be sturdy

Why airflow and cooling are crucial, as well as how to keep humidity from harming your plants

The most effective greenhouse heating method and the variations between the various heating systems

How to irrigate your greenhouse so that your plants receive automatic watering and are shielded from heat damage

The distinction between growing in containers versus the ground

To shield your greenhouse from the elements and keep it safe

How to effectively sprout seedlings in your greenhouse

In your greenhouse, you can grow tropical plants, squash, cucumbers, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, citrus plants, and more.

Getting ready for spring in your greenhouse

extending your growing season and winterizing your greenhouse

preventing the potential issues that come with having a greenhouse

The diseases and insects you could find in your greenhouse

How to make sure your greenhouse plants are pollinated

Growing throughout the year in your greenhouse

The ideal method of cleaning your greenhouse to prevent any issues


Every gardener needs a greenhouse, but those who live in cooler climates really need one because it might mean the difference between having ripe tomatoes and fried green tomatoes With all the knowledge you need to successfully grow in a greenhouse, reading this book will help you avoid the numerous difficulties a greenhouse owner may experience. As "Greenhouse Gardening: A Beginners Guide To Growing Fruit & Vegetables All Year Round" details all the potential problems and how to prevent them, enjoy owning your greenhouse. Learn more about the many advantages of owning a greenhouse today, including how to grow your own plants, flowers, and vegetables all year long.


Product Details
ISBN: 9781801894197
ISBN-10: 1801894191
Publisher: Richard Burke
Publication Date: December 14th, 2022
Pages: 144
Language: English