Greenhouses (Ortho Books) (Paperback)

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Product Description

A home greenhouse is an enchanted place where you can shut the door on a winter storm and quietly putter amid lush greenery, earthy aromas, and a peaceful hush. This book will teach you how to select a site, choose a style, and identify glazing materials suitable for your climate and growing conditions. Included are detailed plans and construction guidelines for five basic greenhouse designs. Or design your own, following the book's step-by-step instructions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Ortho Books (May 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897212290
• ISBN-13: 978-0897212298
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #801,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, March 18, 2000

By	Michelle Repecka "Mickie" (Celina TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great book with lots of great pictures. Covers all types of greenhouses, materials for building them, pre-fab kits, accessories, watering ideas, air circulation, and more. With all the pics, you can get great ideas about how you want yours to look.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An impressive account, August 28, 2000

By	A. Cerqua (Monroe, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As I find true with most of the "Ortho" books, this one is pretty impressive. It is not very big but they have a knack for getting a lot of info into a small amount of real estate. It doesn't tell you everything there is to know about greenhouses and greenhouse growing, but if you are looking for a book to get you started that won't take six months to read (or figure out!), this is the book you need.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginnings, March 21, 2001

By	Stefanie "sjarrell" (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This was the first book I got in my quest for a greenhouse, and I found it worth twice it's cost. While it is not lengthy, it gives great insite into the home or hobby greenhouse.. from history, to "how to," to purchasing a kit, to what to grow. It's honest and to the point. I've read it cover to cover so as not to miss anything, and found useful information in every chapter! A worthy purchase for those considering the purchase of a home greenhouse.