Design, build, and equip your very own greenhouse with the building plans and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions in BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition.
A
start-to-finish book on building greenhouses for the home gardener, this is the most complete book on DIY greenhouses you’ll find anywhere. Featuring
full-color step-by-step photos and
comprehensive how-to instructions , the book features full plans for structures that are designed to extend the gardening season.
From ornate,
Victorian-style greenhouses to
basic cold frames
and simpler kits , you’re sure to find a project that meets your needs and fits your space. The projects include:
- DIY Gabled Greenhouse
- PVC Hoophouse
- Sun Porch Kit
- Shed-Style Greenhouse
- Old-Window Greenhouse
- Low-Maintenance Sunroom
- Companion projects, including a Cold Frame Box, Raised Planting Bed, Potting Bench, and Trellis Planter
- And more!
Also included is an updated look at
new materials and products , along with
tips for siting and orienting , which will help you make good design choices. Complete sections on
heaters ,
ventilation , and
watering systems show you how to set up and operate your greenhouse for maximum benefit. Building a greenhouse, even a relatively complex “stick-built” style, is a surprisingly easy DIY project and one that is sure to delight any gardener in your family.
Find all of the
most up-to-date information you need to build and run your own greenhouse , all in one place!
Sobre el autor
Chris Peterson is a veteran home improvement and design author. Among the many books he has written are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, Building with Secondhand Stuff, Manskills, four books in the Ideas You Can Use series, and many books in Cool Springs Press’s BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series. He has also co-authored numerous home design books with noted media celebrities. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.