Ventilation, Heating & Cooling Archives - my Garden and Greenhouse

October 10, 20240

Using a Wood Stove to Heat a Greenhouse

There are many traditional methods for heating your greenhouse. When I first started greenhouse gardening I had a small 8x8 foot greenhouse. It was r

September 8, 20240

Let’s look at active solar heating systems that make use of solar gain, but harnesses it by active means such that the energy collection and storage

October 3, 20230

The idea of insulation isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when we think about a greenhouse. It’s likely that many would wonder, “When and where

July 4, 20230

Proper ventilation is imperative for a greenhouse to function properly. The ventilation system of a greenhouse provides fresh air to the plants (CO2)

May 3, 20230

There are several types of sunshades that can be used in a greenhouse to regulate the amount of light and heat that enters the structure. Some co

January 30, 20230

Indoor gardeners are continually looking for ways to make their gardens more efficient. During the winter months, some growers are taking advanta

January 25, 20230

A gardener who owns a greenhouse has the capability of extending the growing season by a few months each year. There are even a select few greenh

December 17, 20220

Well, it's hard to believe, but it's that time of year again. Hopefully you got a chance to clean your greenhouse this fall and check out all of

November 20, 20220

A healthy amount of humidity is beneficial to plant life cycles, but humidity can be a touchy character. Effective ventilation is vital to any ideal

August 12, 20220

Overheating of the greenhouse during the summer months is a common but unnecessary problem. Your greenhouse can and should be a comfortable and refre