7 Questions to Answer Before You Build a Greenhouse

Reader Contribution by Kara Holzmiller and Build. Sow. Grow.
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Who doesn’t want a plateful of nutritious, fresh food each day?  Many consumers realize that growing their own food and owning a greenhouse may offer year-round vegetables and fruits by extending the growing season in even the coldest of climates. Build.Sow.Grow recommends you consider these seven points to lead you to a successful greenhouse construction.

What is Your Solar Exposure?

The very first thing to consider is the sun’s annual path on your property to determine if you have adequate daily exposure to the sun and southern sky.  A passive solar greenhouse needs good southern exposure without extensive shading from trees or nearby buildings.  The primary resource for heat and light in any greenhouse is the SUN. Without proper sunlight, you will be spending way too much money and resources on auxiliary heating and lighting.

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