Feb 12
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When you think of a greenhouse, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most people it’s a glass structure used to grow crops in locations where the prevailing weather may not be favorable. That is true. But there are several other interesting facts on greenhouses:
Greenhouse Facts:
- Some are seasonal, only used to temporarily shield plants from adverse weather conditions such as frost. The plants would then be returned outdoors once the weather threat has passed.
- Most are setup for year round use. Some are setup for the sole purpose of protecting plants from fungi, insects, animals and birds that would otherwise feed on them in the open. The protection is from the physical barrier of the greenhouse walls as well as the use of pesticides to proactively prevent any such attacks.
- Remember that image of a glass greenhouse? While glass is a popular material, you can build the structure out of other materials as well, from wood to PVC to metal; plastic will allow light to come in and moderate the temperature almost as well as glass, but without the expense.
- Use your greenhouse as a freestanding structure in or near the garden, or build one that is adjacent to a barn or even your main home. Attaching the structure to an existing building allows you to share the electricity and offers one stable existing wall to build onto.
Which is better-a greenhouse or a garden?
When you are gardening outdoors you are at the mercy of whatever Mother Nature feeds you. While you can watch for weather patterns and do your best to protect your crops there is always a risk of a major storm wiping out your entire garden. Growing indoors you have a better chance of protecting your plants from these harsh conditions.
Growing indoors gives farmers the power of ‘climate control’ albeit in a relatively small space. Unlike an outdoor garden, the greenhouse allows you to regulate the temperature and make it conducive for seed germination while suppressing mold growth. Other elements that can be varied inside include humidity, fertilizer and direct sunlight. Of course, you can manage these elements in a garden but with very limited success.
You will need to use fewer pesticides when growing inside. Some animals simply will not be able to get inside the structure. This can save you money and of course give your plants an better chance of survival.
While outdoor gardens are lovely, they don’t play an active role in protecting and growing plants of all types. If you want to maximize your plant’s health and output, then the easily controlled micro climate of a greenhouse is the place to do so.
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