- ISBN13: 9781589234376
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Advice & information for choosing, designing & building a greenhouse or potting shed Few outdoor structures are as rich with romance and promise as greenhouses and potting sheds. Inspired gardeners appreciate them for their utility as well as their charm. Even homeowners who are not avid gardeners enjoy the unique ability of these structures to lend a taste of English countryside to any property. Greenhouses & Garden Sheds contains hundreds of beautiful pho… More >>
Greenhouses & Garden Sheds: Inspiration, Information & Step-by-Step Projects
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#1 by S. Francia on April 20, 2010 - 4:56 am
I originally borrowed this book from the library and once I had read it, i just had to have it. It contains everything you could want to know about greenhouses including where to position it, structure design options, internal layout options,heating, watering,lighting,as well as growing plants, flowers and vegetables,the lot. It also covers cold frames and hot frames as well as garden sheds. Whether you are planning to build your own or buy a greenhouse kit, this book will still provide lots of information you need to know to be successful with greenhouse growing.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by W. Pletan on April 20, 2010 - 5:18 am
I have thought of building a hoop house for years. This book makes is so easy to plan and construct! It is loaded with easy, practical ideas to get you started.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Janet M. Principino on April 20, 2010 - 6:15 am
this is a very informational and well illustrated book. Good plans, good instructions as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by C. E. Stuart on April 20, 2010 - 9:13 am
After having read several greenhouse books, I found this one to be better than all of the rest. It has very good illustrations and really practical ideas for both greenhouses and garden sheds. I wish I had invested in this book before I started building a greenhouse…
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by J. Bockius on April 20, 2010 - 10:04 am
This is a 5 star DIY book. The MSRP on the book is 19.99; I paid under 13.00 for it through Amazon Prime. GREENHOUSES AND GARDEN SHEDS is quite the bargain! This book is literally packed with inspiration! Replete with full color pictures, the author gives you step by step instructions on building a variety of styles as simple as a PVC hoop house to a permanent A-frame structure. He explains zoning requirements, lighting, plumbing, building site location recommendations, and the pros and cons of using various building materials; oh geez, just gobs and gobs of great information! It is chock-full of ideas, practical and beautiful. I have not built my dream-house greenhouse yet but now I am chompin’ at the bit to get started.
While experienced craftsmen may not be as impressed as I am with the information in this book, it is perfect for the layperson. The lovely photos feature gorgeous examples of the various types of greenhouses and garden sheds. One cannot help but get motivated to build. The wealth of knowledge shared in this book will educate you. I dare say that even the professional carpenter would be inspired by the beauty and functionality of the designs in this book.
As a bonus the author also includes step by step plans for other easy garden projects such as planter boxes, a coldframe, a potting table, a bench, and a few other goodies. Simple? Yes, but maybe a good way to break yourself in to basic carpentry skills.
This would be a fun book to ‘cozy up with’ on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
Rating: 5 / 5