For readers interested in what the government’s position is on greenhouses – soil, emissions, nurseries, tomatoes, etc – visit the United States Department of Agriculture web site: www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?q= greenhouse&num=10&mode=simple&navid=SEARCH&start=10.

This link takes you directly to the subject of greenhouses.

For more greenhouse tips covering topics such as:  humidity, strawberry tips, opening a greenhouse business, fall greenhouse tips, hanging baskets in the greenhouse, visit:

http://www.greenhouses.com/Garden_Moose /Greenhouse_Tips/Starting_Seeds_in_the_Greenhouse_/

If you want to learn how to build your own greenhouse, and want to have as many possible plans to choose from, visit:

http://www.floridagardener.com/greenhouse/greenhouseillustration1.htm

This site has about 3 illustration plans with step-by-step instructions.

For subjects covering:

1. Choosing Your Greenhouse
   
   
2. Choosing a Greenhouse Site
   
   
3. Foundation Hints
   
   
4. Frequently Asked Questions
   
   
5. Seeds in the Spring

Visit:  http://www.gardenstyles.com/Tips.asp

To teach students about greenhouses using a broad and general approach, visit:

http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/climate_change/earth.asp

For an example of a greenhouse lesson plan for students, visit:

http://www.chias.org/www/edu/ecocit/airkeog.html

To show children how the greenhouse effect would contribute to global warming, (animation), visit:

http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/greenhouse.html

For greenhouse beginners, this book is helpful:

“In Your Greenhouse: A Beginner's Guide” (Paperback)

by Greta Heinen. How enjoying outdoor gardening with specialty plants can lead one to consider a hobby greenhouse.

Another book we recommend is:  “Greenhouse Gardener's Companion: Growing Food and Flowers in Your Greenhouse or Sunspace” (Paperback)
by Shane Smith, Marjorie C. Leggitt (Illustrator)

This paperback covers greenhouse subjects such as:

1. Building your own greenhouse
   
   
2. Glazing
   
   
3. Watering your greenhouse plants
   
   
4. Interior design of your greenhouse
   
   
5. Greenhouse seasons

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