The Greenhouse ExpertWhether you already own a greenhouse or you're thinking about buying or building one, here's the vital information in full color you need to get the most from your money, effort and time. "The Greenhouse Expert offers data on structure and equipment (including installation instructions on floors, gutters, doors, lighting, ventilators, blinds, shelving, insulation, glazing, and heating); greenhouse plants (a list covering 58 pages); and care (of both structure and plants). There is a chapter dealing with pests and diseases and a month-by-month calendar on when to do what."--"Booklist." |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
Propagator Thermometer | 13 |
PLANTS 2081 | 20 |
CARE 8292 | 82 |
PLANT TROUBLES 9398 | 93 |
CALENDAR 99123 | 99 |
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