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Greenhouse Gardener's Companion, Revised and Expanded Edition: Growing Food & Flowers in Your Greenhouse or Sunspace Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2000

by Shane Smith (Author), Majorie Leggitt (Illustrator)
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The most comprehensive book on greenhouse gardening available today. Today, greenhouses and sunrooms are real living spaces where gardeners spend as much time with a book and a cup of coffee as they do with a watering can and a pair of pruning shears. In this fully revised edition of a best-selling classic, veteran gardener Shane Smith embraces this new "lifestyle" approach to greenhouse gardening. Through lively writing that balances wit with commonsense advice, Smith draws on his more than 20 years' experience to cover everything you need to know to establish a charming and productive greenhouse.
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"This friendly primer is really focused on the art of greenhouse gardening, and presents its challenges as opportunities for delight."

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Through lively writing that balances wit with commonsense advice, Smith draws on his more than 20 years' experience to cover everything you need to know to establish a charming and productive greenhouse. This revised edition includes more detailed information on greenhouse construction, heating options, and interior design. An expanded section on pest and disease control features updated information on integrated pest management (IPM) for those who prefer to control bad bugs with good bugs rather than with toxic pesticides. Smith introduces you to the latest greenhouse gadgets, from glazing materials, to fans and vents, to misters and watering devices. A new section on orchids introduces the basic orchid families and provides practical advice for growing the species successfully. This edition includes more than 250 new and exquisite illustrations, plus copious instructive photos and charts, detailed appendixes listing garden associations; suppliers (with website addresses); climate information; helpful references, and more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum; Revised and expanded edition (April 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1555914500
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1555914509
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 639 ratings

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Shane Smith has been communicating gardening since 1978 through a regular garden radio program, writes on gardening in magazines, newspapers and books (books are mostly centered on greenhouses). He is the founding director of the Cheyenne Botanic Garden. In addition, Smith regularly lectures and consults both nationally and internationally on community greening, horticultural therapy, community greenhouses and more. He is a highly regarded pioneer of solar greenhouse technology. Visit his website on Greenhouse Gardening at www.greenhousegarden.com

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Customers find the book has practical information in logical order. They say it's comprehensive, enjoyable, and perfect for their needs. Readers also mention the book is well-written and easy to understand.

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115 customers mention "Information quality"115 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful, comprehensive, and easy to use. They say it answers many of their questions and is a great compendium of greenhouse knowledge. Readers also mention the book provides in-depth detail on laying out your greenhouse, heating and cooling, and more.

"...Also, throughout the book are money saving ideas andwords of warning from experience...." Read more

"...One think I love about this book is, it handles the problem I am facing TODAY. I just look in the index and find what I need...." Read more

"...This book is a great resource for any gardener, greenhouse or no. The only topic it does not consistently address is companion planting." Read more

"This is a great book for basic information on greenhouse gardening but I would have preferred more information on general bedding lay-outs and less..." Read more

51 customers mention "Readability"51 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful, enjoyable, and thorough. They say it's perfect for their needs and keeps their attention.

"...It isn't dumbed down and is fast and fun to read...." Read more

"...Good book in general and well written!" Read more

"...I learned a lot by just reading this wonderful book...." Read more

"Outstanding book. Truly helpful...." Read more

45 customers mention "Ease of reading"43 positive2 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, understand, and follow. They appreciate the author's gift for making it easy to follow. Readers also mention the book is well-organized and eases their minds into the basics.

"This book is my new favorite book. The book is well organized. You can find what you are looking for quickly...." Read more

"...Good book in general and well written!" Read more

"...What if the thing is all wrong... This book eased my mind into the basics and still has plenty to offer...." Read more

"...It is very well written and easy to read, including some injected humor...." Read more

9 customers mention "Coverage"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the coverage impressive. They say it covers far more than just greenhouse gardening. Readers also appreciate the suggestions for maximizing your growing space.

"...used in the book are very affordable as are suggestions for maximizing your growing space and creating the most productive garden possible...." Read more

"...The book is huge and covers just about every kind of home greenhouse...." Read more

"...It's a big book and will answer most any question the fledgling greenhouse grower could imagine." Read more

"...It covers vegetables and flowering plants.There are example record-keeping pages...." Read more

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The print version might be okay, but whomever converted it to Kindle was too lazy to proof read it. Just about every page has a hyphenated word in the middle of a line, as if it was hyphenated in the print version but flowed to the middle of the page in the eBook. It becomes distracting. Also, the chapters in the contents are don't have titles. For example, "Chapter Four." The Kindle version is unreadable.
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pattym
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for experienced gardeners new to greenhouses
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2007
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Actually the title says it all. I wish I had time to read lots of books
about greenhouse gardening but I don't. An experienced gardener, I'm new to greenhouse gardening and struck gold when I bought this book. It isn't dumbed down and is fast and fun to read.

The book doesn't begin at square one but does explain the important differences between gardening in an outside
garden and a greenhouse. One example; the reason fans are needed during the day (while photo synthesis is taking place) is to prevent a CO2 deficient envelope from surrounding the leaves. Also, explaination of
how to pollinate in an environment with no birds or insects is helpful.
Varieties of vegetables and flowers are discussed and why certain ones are
better suited. Trouble shooting and "when things go wrong" chapters are
good. Also, I learned more than I thought was possible about light and the different qualities of light plants need. Again, advice on when a
less expensive alternative will work was very welcome.

I'm so happy I bought this book BEFORE our greenhouse is complete because
the chapters on design and environment have given me a master plan for the space we have. Also, throughout the book are money saving ideas and
words of warning from experience. This author knows his subject inside out, is very good at communicating and doesn't use 100 words when 50 will do. Buy the book-you won't be disappointed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Growing Vegetables In Winter In My New GREENHOUSE. Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2010
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Last year I didn't even know anyone who owned a greenhouse and now I have a successful one. This is so much fun! I have Romaine lettuce, spinach, onions and garlic as well as an assortment of tomatoes and squash, and it's January! It was so nice to go into my greenhouse during the record-breaking Oklahoma Christmas Day Blizzard of 2009 and visit my vegetables, who took it in stride.

One think I love about this book is, it handles the problem I am facing TODAY. I just look in the index and find what I need. Before I installed the greenhouse, I learned what I needed to know (I hoped). Lots of information about the materials and how to select the right ones for your greenhouse. I learned about lighting, air circulation, and heating.

When I was ready to start growing from seeds, I found what I needed to know, everything from ordering, sowing, etc. I learned about greenhouse thermometers, heaters, and fans. Amazingly, almost all of my seeds sprouted and now the plants are growing. When my squash bloomed and needed artificial pollination, in January when there were no bees handy, I looked in the index and even found pictures of how to pollinate squash, exactly what I needed. Now my hand-pollinated squash and cucumbers have edible fruit.

I particularly benefited from the light and temperature requirements, specific for each plant variety. I found out which ones required more light, and I place them in the greenhouse accordingly.

This is a very handy book. It won't be one I will lend to others or give away. This one is a keeper!
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Sundog
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, even if you don't have a greenhouse
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
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This book is my new favorite book. The book is well organized. You can find what you are looking for quickly. Each plant is described, it's uses, how and when and where to plant. Only then does it add a little bit about growing it in a greenhouse. This book is a great resource for any gardener, greenhouse or no. The only topic it does not consistently address is companion planting.
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bmbranno
4.0 out of 5 stars Greatly informative!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013
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This is a great book for basic information on greenhouse gardening but I would have preferred more information on general bedding lay-outs and less information on using barrels of water to generate more solar heat. Since I live in the desert that information seemed fairly redundant for my needs and was quite extensively covered in the book. The materials used in the book are very affordable as are suggestions for maximizing your growing space and creating the most productive garden possible. It also covered some areas in standard outdoor gardening, but again, I was interested in the greenhouse specifics and think that a future book focusing on only greenhouse methods with more versatility for desert coverage as well would be even more beneficial. Good book in general and well written!
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Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a beginner or seasoned gardener!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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After borrowing several books from my local Library; I finally found what I was looking for. I have a new 10' x 17' greenhouse. I did not know what I needed to make it work correctly. I learned a lot by just reading this wonderful book. It has detail information on how to run a GH and what's needed to start growing veggies and flowers. My GH got very hot; 130 degrees, just with the winter sunshine. I purchased a shade cloth to prevent the high temperature. It has a chapter with detail information about a large selection of flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs to learn about each one and know what works best.
Whatever question I've had this book has the answer.
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Herbert A. Wade
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly complete greenhouse resource
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2015
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I almost did not buy the "Companion" because it is a bit expensive as eBooks go, but I am really glad I did. It does a great job of explaining how greenhouses really work and how to get the most from them. My father worked in commercial greenhouses much of his life and I learned a lot about them growing up (especially the wonderful smells of growing things in the dead of winter) but just thumbing through this book I learned tricks and concepts that were head slapping in how obvious they are but had never even crossed my mind. The book is huge and covers just about every kind of home greenhouse. While I often regret paying $0.99 for eBooks, I definitely do not regret taking the chance and buying this nearly $20 book. Really worth every penny for me and I heartily recommend it.
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Carolyn Willshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2023
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Bought for my Son in Law who is a novice Green House Owner and he is super pleased with it.
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damselle
5.0 out of 5 stars A greenhouse is in my future
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2021
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A friend recommended this book, and I think I can say it covers pretty much anything a newbie like me - and even seasoned gardeners - would need to know about building, owning, or using a greenhouse... from design, to heating, water supply, features to include, materials needed, how to go about it, what to grow, and how to grow it. It should help pretty much anybody who's planning to build, buy, or use a greenhouse, whether small and simple, or big enough to supply a small commercial venture. I am a couple years away from building, but glad to have this reference to peruse as I plan my project.
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GRANT MACKENZIE
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2021
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Great price, free overnight shipping as promised, excellent book.
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davidsamazon
5.0 out of 5 stars green and greener
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2021
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New greenhouse - excellent instructional manual
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5.0 out of 5 stars I have been recommending this book to others
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2019
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This is a great book for beginners like myself. It covers everything in a practical and useful way
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