If you have never considered using a straw bale greenhouse, the first question is: why do you need one? Depending on where you live or what you want to grow, there are several compelling reasons. A ...

Building a greenhouse (start to finish) is challenging for most anyone, but for those of us with little or no significant building experience, it can be problematic. The base structure for the ...

*Gardening is one of the most pleasant past times available. Not only is the act of gardening a peaceful and rewarding exercise– it also helps to create a renewable and environmentally-friendly source ...

For many, a greenhouse can be a useful tool in the garden, giving users a space to germinate seeds and grow plants outside their USDA zones in a safe environment. Unfortunately, they can get pretty ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s plenty to consider with your first greenhouse including location and the types of plants to grow - Jason Ingram Ever ...

Have you ever known a gardener with a home greenhouse and wished you had one, too? If so, you’re not alone. “Greenhouses are the dream of many gardeners,” says Marc Hachadourian, director of ...

Dear Jim: I want to build an inexpensive greenhouse from scratch or from a kit for growing plants organically. I want to make it efficient so it needs as little extra heat as possible. What design do ...

Q: I want to build an inexpensive greenhouse from scratch or from a kit for growing plants organically. I want to make it efficient so it needs as little extra heat as possible. What design do you ...

Greenhouse dreams There's nothing like swirling snow to jump-start the dream of having your own greenhouse -- a refuge that's warm, bright and green. In "How to Build Your Own Greenhouse" (Storey ...

For additional information on greenhouses, see the Hobby Greenhouse Association Web site at www.hobbygreenhouse.org. For planting ideas, visit the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, 202-225-8333, ...