A greenhouse has always been on my list of things I want to
help with gardening.
When we lived in
the burgs (city) our house had a 3 seasons room (sometimes called a Florida
Room in this area), which was the closest to owning a greenhouse I have been.
Because of all those windows it was easier to
get my seeds going in early spring. Having an actual greenhouse will give me a head start on
planting and will also extend my growing periods.
How a greenhouse works is simple. Sun streams through the windows and warms the surfaces inside. The glass or glazed panels trap the heat, keeping the temperature inside the greenhouse warmer than outside.
Because the sun is key, it is best to build the greenhouse on the south – southeast side of the house and away from the shadow of other structures or large trees.
