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Old December 4, 2012   #1
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Default 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

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Old December 4, 2012   #2
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Thank you for posting these links!
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Old December 6, 2012   #3
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Thank You, Hotwired for providing these links!!

Truly
a wealth of knowledge, coming at an opportune time, as I am getting ready to outfit my new greenhouse. sticky?



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