Greenhouse Types, Designs, and Energy Management

by David H Dudley

Overview

Everything you need to know about greenhouses. All different kinds of greenhouse covered. What you need to know before building or buying a greenhouse. How to make money with a greenhouse. Tips for owning a hobby greenhouse. Easy plants for greenhouse beginners. Making a greenhouse a profitable commercial operation. Options for watering plants. How to minimize energy costs. Things to include inside your greenhouse. Greenhouse shading. Lighting, fans, heaters, and ventilation systems. Automation systems. Greenhouse material options. Pollinating plants. Natural and safe pest management methods. Energy management and lowering operational costs. Greenhouse types, construction processes, heating, and cooling options; shading, seeds & seedlings, environmental control systems, permitting, greenhouse uses, reducing operational costs, managing and maintaining a greenhouse, pros and cons of greenhouse options, and much more is covered in this valuable book, providing you with everything you need to know about greenhouses and achieving optimal success with your greenhouse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735005546
Publisher:	Howard Books
Publication date:	04/14/2021
Pages:	150
Sales rank:	275,663
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

The author, David H Dudley, PMP, PE, is a professional aquaponics consultant who has helped many individuals and organizations develop aquaponic systems. His accomplished career in aquaponics and aquaculture includes serving as the Construction Manager of the Oklahoma Aquarium, Engineering Manager of the nation's largest caviar producing company, overseeing life support systems of four large aquaculture facilities, designing a $5M aquaculture operation for white sturgeon, and Project Manager of a large fishing clinic facility for the U.S. Department of Wildlife. David also holds advanced degrees in civil engineering and nutrition/dietetics, owned a commercial nursery, and has several decades of experience in vegetable gardening. David understands every facet of aquaponics and clearly communicates aquaponics in a way that truly helps others.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 ¦ Overview of Greenhouses

Chapter 2 ¦ Greenhouse Types

Chapter 3 ¦ Walipini Greenhouse

Chapter 4 ¦ Before You Build Your Greenhouse

Chapter 5 ¦ Greenhouse Covering Materials

Chapter 6 ¦ Greenhouse Construction Options

Chapter 7 ¦ Temperature Control

Chapter 8 ¦ Lighting

Chapter 9 ¦ Greenhouse Energy Management

Chapter 10 ¦ Questions & Answers

Chapter 11 ¦ Greenhouse Hobbyist Tips

Chapter 12 ¦ Greenhouse Business Considerations

Chapter 13 ¦ Plants

Chapter 14 ¦ Pollination

Chapter 15 ¦ Organic and Natural Pest Control

Editorial Reviews

An excellent comprehensive resource about greenhouses. It covers everything.

Excellent Reviews.

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