Northlands Winter Greenhouse Manual by Carol Ford, Chuck Waibel

A Must-Have Manual!by MaryD57

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September 30, 2009: I've wanted to build a greenhouse for years. This manual is exactly what I've needed. The narrative lays it out pretty simply: dig down a certain distance, fill with certain materials, etc. The specifications and calculations, which I'll use later, make it possible for me to do it right. The pictures and diagrams are very helpful, too. If I did what the narrative said, without the benefit of pictures, I'd think I'd made a mess of it. It's a complicated system that I believe can be done almost painlessly using this book's guidance. I want to attach the greenhouse to the back of the house. This book spells that out. I've tried to amass used materials to construct greenhouses described in other books. It hasn't worked. Making the investment in the right materials to accomplish the best technological possibilities makes sense. As I read the planting and harvesting info, I knew I'd plot it on a calendar, so I could see how the timing worked for Carol and Chuck, and so I could get a better idea of what I'd need to do when. I live further north and will have a smaller space. Day length is probably not significantly shorter. Reviewing how Carol and Chuck thought about problems helps me learn how to think about them for myself.