Book

The earth-sheltered solar greenhouse book : how to build an energy-free year-round greenhouse / byMike Oehler ; illustrated by Ross ... [et al.].

Summary:

The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book is the first to promote the benefits of both passive solar energy and earth sheltering in greenhouse design. This combination results in greenhouses which need no additional heating. The captured sun's energy and that which is stored in the earth is enough for successful year round harvest. It takes you step by step through the construction of an inexpensive greenhouse which may be built with either newly purchased or salvaged building materials for pennies on the dollar. It explains the author's unique Post/Shoring/Polyethylene construction methods and design techniques. The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book has 230 pages with nearly 200 illustrations, photos, diagrams, lists, charts and drawings. It contains all the information you need to free you from the pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, waxed, and E-coli laden, genetically modified and irradiated supermarket produce.

Record details

ISBN: 9780960446407
ISBN: 0960446400
Physical Description: 230 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
Publisher: Bonners Ferry, Ida. : Mole Pub. Co., c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-223) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Prolog to a happy discovery -- The grow-hole concept -- The grow-hole in practice -- The first cold-sink greenhouse -- P/S/P construction -- Glazing -- Insulation -- Ventilation -- Passive solar energy collection -- Heat tubes -- Bugs and other pests in your greenhouse -- Rabbits and other beneficial critters -- Growing tips -- Root cellars -- The garden house : Photos -- Designing your own greenhouse -- Building plans and costs -- Random notes -- A final word about gophers.