Everything you need to know about greenhouses. All different kinds of greenhouse covered. What you need to know before building or buying a greenhouse. How to make money with a greenhouse. Tips for owning a hobby greenhouse. Easy plants for greenhouse beginners. Making a greenhouse a profitable commercial operation. Options for watering plants. How to minimize energy costs. Things to include inside your greenhouse. Greenhouse shading. Lighting, fans, heaters, and ventilation systems. Automation systems. Greenhouse material options. Pollinating plants. Natural and safe pest management methods. Energy management and lowering operational costs. Greenhouse types, construction processes, heating, and cooling options; shading, seeds & seedlings, environmental control systems, permitting, greenhouse uses, reducing operational costs, managing and maintaining a greenhouse, pros and cons of greenhouse options, and much more is covered in this valuable book, providing you with everything you need to know about greenhouses and achieving optimal success with your greenhouse.
Table des matières
Chapter 1 ¦ Overview of Greenhouses
Chapter 2 ¦ Greenhouse Types
Chapter 3 ¦ Walipini Greenhouse
Chapter 4 ¦ Before You Build Your Greenhouse
Chapter 5 ¦ Greenhouse Covering Materials
Chapter 6 ¦ Greenhouse Construction Options
Chapter 7 ¦ Temperature Control
Chapter 8 ¦ Lighting
Chapter 9 ¦ Greenhouse Energy Management
Chapter 10 ¦ Questions & Answers
Chapter 11 ¦ Greenhouse Hobbyist Tips
Chapter 12 ¦ Greenhouse Business Considerations
Chapter 13 ¦ Plants
Chapter 14 ¦ Pollination
Chapter 15 ¦ Organic and Natural Pest Control
A propos de l’auteur
The author, David H Dudley, PMP, PE, is a professional aquaponics consultant who has helped many individuals and organizations develop aquaponic systems. His accomplished career in aquaponics and aquaculture includes serving as the Construction Manager of the Oklahoma Aquarium, Engineering Manager of the nation’s largest caviar producing company, overseeing life support systems of four large aquaculture facilities, designing a $5M aquaculture operation for white sturgeon, and Project Manager of a large fishing clinic facility for the U.S. Department of Wildlife. David also holds advanced degrees in civil engineering and nutrition/dietetics, owned a commercial nursery, and has several decades of experience in vegetable gardening. David understands every facet of aquaponics and clearly communicates aquaponics in a way that truly helps others.
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