12 month food production

Discussion in 'The Green Patch' started by Kingfish, Jan 23, 2015.


  1. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    Disney greenhouse tours... Totally worth the time and effort

    This is one of the better sites for growing year round. Some factoids for you gentlemen [emoji7] [emoji15]

    How to Garden Indoors | Planet Natural

    I've been researching Greenhouses for where I live. I found this book of experiments this guy did while building greenhouses that were earth sheltered. Found his quirky stories very entertaining. There is a lot of info in here about greenhouses.

    One of the things I think he misses if you are putting in a green house above ground is to not make it stand alone. If its surounded on 3 sides by earth or structures the green houses cost less to heat in the winter but you must build in windows at the top for air circulation when its hot.

    Agriculture - Greenhouse: Earth Sheltered Solar | Survival Forums
     
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  2. BlueDuck

    BlueDuck Monkey+++

    I have a neighbor who has two commercial greenhouses. They are recessed into the ground about 4 or 5 feet. Even here in north Idaho they stay about 50 degrees in the winter months. I always wanted to do the same but have never gotten around to it.
     
  3. Gray Wolf

    Gray Wolf Monkey+++

    There is a book available about building earth sheltered greenhouses. I was going to build one when we lived in Oregon, but life changed my plans, and now we live in a large RV in Arizona!
     
  4. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    Do they use sinks for cold air? Or just have them in the ground 4-5 ft?

    Do you have a name or a link? Specifics are always helpful and welcome =)
     
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