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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ithaca, NY - USDA 5b
Posts: 241
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3 Free Greenhouse Books
Cornell University is offering greenhouse books for free download under the Fair-Use Doctrine.
Hobby Greenhouses: http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications..._id=6071#Plans - Types of Greenhouses - Locating Your Greenhouse - Designing Your Greenhouse - Types of Frames - Beds for Growing Small Plants - Greenhouse Heating - Greenhouse Ventilation and Cooling - Other Greenhouse Necessities - List of Plans Downloadable PDF = http://www.caes.uga.edu/applications.../B%20910_3.PDF Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners: http://host31.spidergraphics.com/nra...ES-137_Web.pdf It is a 200 page free digital book (6.9MB) or $30.00 if you print it. Greenhouse Engineering: http://host31.spidergraphics.com/nra...AES-33_Web.pdf It is a 212 page free digital book (2.5MB) or $30.00 if you print it. This manual contains current information needed to plan, construct, and control the commercial greenhouse. Major sections describe various structures, methods of materials handling, the greenhouse environment, and energy conservation. Other topics include plans for noncommercial greenhouses, access for the handicapped, and remodeling existing greenhouses. A large appendix includes conversion tables, worksheets for performing calculations, and sources of greenhouse construction materials and contractors. (1994) If you have trouble downloading them they're also available here http://www.hotwiredgardens.com/pdf/F...ouse_Books.pdf Hotwired NY 5b |
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