Greenhouse Gardening

Putting that Green Thumb to Work: Commercial Greenhouses

February 22, 2008 By Charlotte

by: Charlene Rennick

Starting a commercial greenhouse involves more than building a structure to grow plants; it becomes a productive part of your community. Providing the local gardeners with starter plants and the neighbourhood grocers with fresh produce they can count on, quickly builds many personal relationships as well as an income.
Choosing a location requires research and investigation. Most greenhouses require an internal heat source during the cold climate. The Canadian government affirms that natural gas is the most cost-efficient method of heating your greenhouse. Additionally, it uses the least equipment in the application of that heat which means there are going to be less maintenance costs. Is natural gas available at your location?

Does Your Green Thumb Need a Winter Hobby?

February 15, 2008 By Charlotte

By: Charlene Rennick

With some people, the need to garden is an obsession. Whether you are growing herbs, flowers or vegetables, that motivation to see the fruits of your labours is a constant craving to cultivate.

If you live in a northern climate or have a short outdoor growing cycle, your green thumb may yearn for some of that gardening action during the dormant season. Recruiting some form of a hobby greenhouse may be the answer to your winter gardening restrictions.

Why is Ventilation Important in a Greenhouse?

January 31, 2008 By Charlotte

By: Charlene Rennick

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Constructing a design that allows for adequate air flow can make or break your greenhouse. Air exchange maintains a healthy balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen. It regulates the humidity which prevents mould and other types of rot from developing. Air circulation is essential for temperature control, plant growth, germination and the longevity of your construction materials.

Choosing Greenhouse Construction Materials

January 29, 2008 By Charlotte

By: Charlene Rennick

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Once you have decided what your inventory will be, where your space is and how much time you have to devote to your greenhouse, you are ready to look at the different materials available for construction.

Choosing a Material for the Panes

Acrylic is sturdy, strong and less likely to break during accidents; however, it does not provide much diffusion of direct sun rays which can cause scorching of delicate or young plants.

Researching your Greenhouse Project

January 24, 2008 By Charlotte

By: Charlene Rennick

Growing your own plants is a rewarding and educational hobby. If your green thumb is itching for a challenge beyond the window ledges, starting your own greenhouse may be your next step.

Making some detailed plans is vital to the success of your greenhouse project. Reading about the options for size, location, materials and accessories is important to achieving a satisfactory outcome. Decide what you want to grow, an amount you wish to harvest and how much space you will need to produce this.

The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Greenhouse

January 19, 2008 By Charlotte

By: Charlene Rennick
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Only 11 percent of Canadian land is classified as having value for agricultural use. Of that parcel, only 1 percent is fertile enough to grow food. (University of Guelph, ON) In addition, a high percentage of our richest farmland is already buried underneath sprawling urban centres. The promise of fresh produce grown locally is dwindling away an acre at a time. With this in mind, it is increasingly crucial to protect what is left of our bountiful earth.

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