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The Greenhouse and Nursery Handbook by
A goldmine of practical information for the professional or serious amateur -- Ornamental Horticulture from A to Z. Dr Francis Jozwik has personally operated a successful greenhouse and nursery business for over 30 years. This practical experience especially qualifies him to help others learn the ins and outs of horticultural crop production and marketing. Dr. Jozwik is recognised by Who's Who in the World for his accomplishments as a educator, scientist, businessman, and author.
Call Number: SB415 J68 2000Publication Date: 2000
Websites
- Commercial Greenhouse Production
from University of Maryland Extension - Greenhouse Best Management Practices (BMP) Manual
from University of Massachusetts Amherst - Greenhouse Manual
from United States Botanic Gardens
Streaming Video
- Build Your Own GreenhouseStuart walks us through how to build your very own green house using easy to obtain materials and 3D printed parts, as well as given us some helpful tips along the way.
Databases
- Environment Complete This link opens in a new window
Articles about ecology, energy, natural resources, science, technology, law, public policy, and social impacts.
- Science (Journal)
A weekly, peer-reviewed journal that publishes significant original scientific research, plus reviews and analyses of current research and science policy.
- Science Database
Articles on both the applied and general sciences like aerospace, computers, transportation, and biology.
- Biological Science Database
Articles on biology topics.
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The Chinese Greenhouse by
Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and growing year-round in soil or aquaponic grow beds with no additional heat. Coverage includes: How to design, build, and operate a Chinese greenhouse How to improve performance via short-term and long-term heat banking How to provide additional heat to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively How to cool the greenhouse during the summer. Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse.
Publication Date: 2020
The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse by
Build your own passive solar greenhouse for year-round food production in any climate Fresh, local nutrient-dense fruits vegetables are hard to find in winter in cold climates. Growing warm-weather crops like tomatoes, bananas, avocados, and other perennials is nearly impossible using conventional structures. The solution for millions of backyard and small-scale commercial growers is self-heating solar greenhouses. The Year-round Solar Greenhouse is the one-stop guide to designing and building greenhouses that harness and store energy from the sun to create naturally heated, lush growing environments even in the depths of winter, covering principles of solar greenhouse design and siting, glazing material properties and selection, controlling heat loss, ventilation, and construction methods. Additionally, an in-depth section covers sustainable ways of heating the greenhouse without fossil fuels, including using thermal mass and storing heat underground with a ground to air heat exchanger. Variations include attached solar greenhouses, earth sheltered greenhouses, plus integrating hydroponics and aquaponics. More than a dozen case studies from across North America provide inspiration and demonstrate specific challenges and solutions for growing year-round in any climate. Grow your own food, anytime, anywhere using the power of the sun!
Publication Date: 2016
