All About Greenhouses (Ortho's All About Gardening) (Paperback)

by Ortho (Author) "One glimpse into a garden with a greenhouse and you know there's a devoted gardener nearby..." (more)
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Product Description
Whether you want indoor space for orchids and blooming tropicals or a year-round site to grow vegetables and cut flowers, you can build and customize just the right plan with Ortho's All About Greenhouses, published by Meredith® Books.

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From orchids and blooming tropicals to year-round vegetables and cut flowers, you'll discover a whole new world of gardening in a greenhouse. Ortho's All About Greenhouses provides plans and building tips, advice on kits and equipment, and proven growing techniques. It's the complete guide to creating and using your indoor paradise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Revised edition (August 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897214633
• ISBN-13: 978-0897214636
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,112 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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90 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun and so easy -, August 31, 2001

By A Customer

Very nice picture book. Not much info on greenhouse growing but good info on greenhouses of ten years ago. The newer greenhouse have been left out. So much has changed in the last few years, double poly roofs, hydroponics, heating under tables, steal construction, shading, cross ventilation, all were left out of this new edition but nice color pictures and a good beginner book. If you want a up to date greenhouse book see, Secrets to a Successful Greenhouse and Business.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The beginner's introduction to greenhouses., December 26, 2006

By	Father of four (Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

Good book for those who just want basic information and principles. Descriptive literature is good, pictures are excellent, and the book is pleasantly / logically arranged. Is it the "source" on greenhouses, no. However, it is a good read and good book. I have purchased other resources (including the heavy text recommended by another reviewer) and find this book to be generally as informative as the others, particularly given its price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information!, January 11, 2007

By	P. Gowen (Crossville, Tn) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book gives great information from building the foundation to shelving. I found it a great help in choosing my greenhouse kit and what foundation to use. Anyone interested in purchasing or building their own greenhouse needs this book. I read several, this one was the best.