Greenhouse Heating & Energy

Greenhouse Basics
...nhouse is fairly simple. It allows in the radiant heat from the sun, but… More
Tips on Working in a Greenhouse
A greenhouse is a magical place that comes alive in the spring. The better… More
How to Heat a Greenhouse With Wood Chips
...thin covering of a greenhouse that lets light and heat in during the day… More
How to Heat a Portable Greenhouse
The earliest known greenhouses were constructed so that the Roman Emperor Tiberius could enjoy… More

How to Plant in a Greenhouse
For many gardeners, a hobby greenhouse can create a bubble of warmth and greenery… More
How to Grow Sugarcane in a Greenhouse
... in height. You can easily grow sugarcane in your greenhouse from sugarcane stalks… More
How to Heat a Small Greenhouse With Kerosene
...eating is the simplest and cheapest way to heat a greenhouse. And these relatively… More
How to Grow Cherries in a Greenhouse
...n season or not. The greenhouse absorbs the sun's heat and retains it, thus… More
How to Calculate Greenhouse Heating Requirements
...u will need to provide more and more supplemental heat into your greenhouse at… More
How to Grow Cyclamen in a Greenhouse
...nous, cool-weather origins, cyclamen is great for greenhouse growing during the winter months, the… More
How to Budget for a Backyard Greenhouse
A backyard greenhouse extends your growing possibilities year round. You can also use it… More
How to Grow Greenhouse Tomatoes
...ouses optimize the sun's light to generate enough heat to grow heat-loving plants year… More
Greenhouse Gardening
A greenhouse can be a stylish way to ensure fresh flowers and quality produce… More
How to Build a Small Backyard Greenhouse
... not need to have a lot of space to build a small greenhouse… More
Home Greenhouse Ideas
Greenhouses are increasing in popularity with the trend toward home gardens and locally grown… More
The Best Color Plastic For a Greenhouse
Colored plastics are not recommended for greenhouses. Reduction or blocking one color from light… More
Why Does a Greenhouse Trap in Heat?
Radiant heat from the sun enters the greenhouse through glass or plastic windows. The… More
How to Heat a Greenhouse in Winter
...k Frost comes calling by moving them into a small greenhouse for the winter.… More
Benefit of a Greenhouse
Greenhouses benefit the home gardener by providing a safe haven for plants--allowing for experimentation,… More
Growing Scallions in a Greenhouse
Fresh scallions, otherwise called green onions or young onions, are an ideal addition to… More

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How to Detect & Control Bedbugs
Bedbugs are best detected by looking around at night, and bedbugs will often infest areas… More
How to Kill Bedbugs With Cold Temperatures
Cold temperatures don't kill bedbugs, but bedbugs do tend to winterize during cold seasons. Learn… More
How to Get Rid of Fire Ants Around Trees
Fire ants can be treated by using a pesticide residual spray to coat their entire… More
How to Prepare Perennials for Winter
When preparing perennials for the winter, leave the green and lush parts and cut out… More

How to Graft Orange Trees
Grafting is done to orange trees so that the trees reproduce, and this procedure is… More
What Is a Hoop House?
A hoop house works as a greenhouse, keeping temperatures higher in cold climates. Find out… More
Creating a Micro Habitat for Cold Season Greens
Grow greens and herbs in cold climates by creating a micro-habitat of warmth and sun.… More
Manage Snow on Greenhouses & Hoop Houses
Snow can build up on a greenhouse, and gardeners must keep an eye on piling… More
Greenhouse & Hoop House Irrigation
A well-built greenhouse keeps water and weather out, so irrigating becomes important to keep plants… More
Plastic Hoop House Skins
...e keeps in the ultraviolet rays, which means more heat for plants. Choose the plastic,… More
How to Harden Off Seedlings
Hardening off seedlings is a method that is used to get seedlings to survive outside,… More
Taking Care of Begonias
Taking care of begonias requires bringing them inside for the winter and keeping them in… More
How to Winterize Geraniums
...nting them into a container and putting them in a greenhouse under plastic. Reintroduce geraniums… More
How to Grow Herbs in a Greenhouse
Growing herbs in a greenhouse is a great way to enjoy them all year round,… More
How to Grow Strawberries in a Container
Growing strawberries in a container is a great way to keep them away from predators,… More
How to Protect Citrus Trees From Frost
To protect citrus trees from frost, keep the tree potted in a garage during the… More
How to Grow Flowers in a Greenhouse
Growing flowers in a greenhouse is a great way to save the plants through the… More
Facts About Lemon Trees
...ch can survive in cooler climates when grown in a greenhouse, with advice... More
Bonsai Garden Climate
Learn what kind of climate in which you should keep your bonsai tree, in this… More
Collecting Cuttings for Growing Verbena Plants
How to collect cuttings for growing Verbena plants; get professional tips and advice from an… More
Protecting Orchids in Greenhouses
Greenhouses, though a great home for plants, should be prepared for the presence of orchids.… More
How to Grow Orchids in a Terrarium
Terrariums can provide a fertile ground for orchid growth. Learn more in this free educational… More
What to Do With an Overgrown Houseplant
Learn how to deal with an overgrown house plant in this free online gardening video. More
How to Use Overhead Sprinklers
Overhead sprinklers deliver a steady stream of water in a natural flow like rain. Learn… More
Introduction to Growing Tomato Seedlings
Get an introduction on how to grow tomato seedlings; get professional tips and advice from… More
How & Where to Buy Orchids
Buying orchids properly and from the right distributors is discussed in this free educational video… More
Growing Orchids in Greenhouses
Greenhouses provide a great home for many growing plants, including orchids. Learn more in this… More

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greenhouse gardening
...g of concern is the numerous ant hills inside the greenhouse. Of course, I dont… More
Building another greenhouse
DH built a beautiful greenhouse for me 5 years ago. It is a lean-to style off the south side of my gardening shed. We have used it since to start seeds and planted our tomatoes in the raised bed along the south side. We have aquired 2 complete 6 foot… More
The building of a greenhouse
...I'd share some pics of the process of building my greenhouse. 1)Holes must be dug 8 feet deep, filled with concrete to support the poles. 2) The pole start going in. 3) It's taking shape. More
New Greenhouse photos
New greenhouse photos, I winter annual water plants in the pond inside. The small block building is my potting shed. It was built in the '20's as a pump house, and has a cellar. More

Looking for small greenhouse
...m looking for something like a four to five shelf greenhouse that sort of looks like a bookcase. Just something… More
portable tent like greenhouse
I am having so much fun in my new greenhouse. I wanted to try something cheap and easy before I make an investment in a permanant one as I am new at this. Its only 6 by 6 foot square and 6 1/2 feet tall, made of very heavy plastic… More
Solar heaters for greenhouse?
Is there such a thing as a solar heater for a greenhouse that is not warm in the winter? More
Looking for a good greenhouse kit
...rands/suppliers for a roughly 5 or 6 foot walk-in greenhouse? Found a few on Home Depot's website but I always try to get outside opinions first. Budget is $250 or less, preferably. Thanks again! More
Mini Patio Greenhouse
...he city, so I don't have a lot of space for a big greenhouse. They say it… More
White flies in Greenhouse!!!!!
My greenhouse got infected with white flies. I took all the plants out and destroyed them and am wondering if there is something I need to do to help from having the same problem next year. Do they go dormant and stay in the ground or on leaves of plants?… More
OBC Greenhouse building
Has anyone ever put up a Greenhouse from OBC Northwest in Oregon. I have never built anything from the ground up, in fact i never built anything really at all in the construction sense of the word. The Greenhouse I received from OBC Northwest is really nice. However, the instructions… More
Pictures of my greenhouse from start to current this season
Pictures of my greenhouse from start to current this season http://z14.invisionfree.com/TGTA/index.php?showtopic=330 More
shared greenhouse?
...g if anyone has had any experience with sharing a greenhouse? I would love to have one, but do not have room on our property for one, so I want to build it on the neighbor's. I am sure he… More
Homemade Greenhouse
Can anyone post some pictures of do-it-yourself greenhouses? Indoor ones please that can move and are inexpensive... More
My first greenhouse...
...e starting to sprout and it's looking more like a greenhouse every day. GW More
Little greenhouse
I have a little greenhouse stand thing that I got at the Dollar Store--It has 3 shelves and a plastic cover that slips over the top and zips--its about 5 ft. tall the 3 ft. wide- anyway--can I sit that outside and put my winter sowing seeds on it?--I mean… More
My little greenhouse...
:cool: I am making my own small greenhouse. Not big at all. It is made out of one of those bed sheet bags and a wooden frame I am constructing. I am hoping I can show some pictures, but I'll keep you posted. All i have left to do is… More
A greenhouse........YES!!
I`ve always wanted a greenhouse and this year for Christmas, I got one. It`s not a big one but intend to put it to LOTS of use!! More
My greenhouse
You did a wonderful job. Love it!:) More
My Greenhouse!
...ion. 3. foundation & start of Installation of greenhouse. We had to hire people to build the frame for foundation and add the foundation. 4. Hubby and Dad installed it! All done! :D Took 3 days… More
My First Greenhouse
My husband and I put together my first greenhouse today. We used a portable carport frame that my father-in-law was going to throw away! It started out as a 10' x 20' but we took out the middle and made it into a 10' x 10' instead. It's a beauty.… More
My new greenhouse pics.....
I finally have pics. of my VERY small greenhouse. I am growing lots of trees in it. This was RASHELL's idea of using the bag, I just tweaked it. What do you guys think of it? Oh, and the two trees you can see are Redwoods. More
Texas Greenhouse?
...e to San Antonio in June. I would love to build a greenhouse so I can have veggies all winter long!! Please give me any and all guidance and advice you have! Thank you!! More
My greenhouse pics......LOOK!
I finally have pics of my VERY small greenhouse. What do you think of it? Right now I am growing lots of trees in it. The two you can somewhat see are redwoods. This bag technique was RASHELL's idea not mine. I just tweaked it. What do you think of… More
Apids in my greenhouse
Hi, any advice about getting rid of aphids in my greenhouse. I am using Neem oil and it doesn't seem to be doing the job. Help me! More
greenhouse planting
...lleyes: Love to see picture's of fellow gardeners Greenhouse's More
Woodstove in Greenhouse
... 10 years ago, we had the builder build a 24 X 36 greenhouse, essentially a stick built house with a bunch of sunlights and glass doors. It was very well insulated and a propane heater was more than adequate to keep it above 50… More