Black and Decker The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition: Build Your Own Greenhouses, Hoophouses, Cold Frames & Greenhouse Accessories (Black & Decker Complete Guide) Paperback – June 13, 2023

wish I would have spent a little extra and got the hard cover.

Very informative ideas throughout the entire book.

This book was recommended reading for a college course. This book is a fantastic DIY greenhouse all inclusive resource.

Excellent book, great resource for graphics, text, and pictures. Would recommend to anyone interested in having a greenhouse.

The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses 3rd Edition is a reformat and a re-release update of the classic reference by the editors of Black & Decker. Due out 13th June 2023 from Quarto on their Cool Springs Press imprint, it's 240 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats (ebook format available now). Originally published in 2011, this is the third edition and is updated with some new photography and new code/construction/materials.One thing that characterizes these Black & Decker reference guides is the uniform logical layout. The books are streamlined and information is grouped thematically in chapters - so relevant info is easy to find and easy to use. The introduction includes a solid overview over safety, project design and materials choices, siting, and more. The following chapters build on one another: project tutorials, upcycling materials and building cold frames, and companion project tutorials. The editors have also included resource lists, metric equivalence charts, and a useful cross referenced index.The emphasis throughout is on clearly written information which is correct, up-to-date, and safety conscious. Tutorials are accompanied by step by step instructions and photos. Materials and tools are clearly labeled and listed in bullet lists throughout the text. Measurements throughout (as well as standards for code-work) are given in imperial (American standard) units.Five stars. This is a great resource for DIYers, homeowners, and would be a good choice for school and public library acquisition. All the books in this series are well written, accessible, and safety conscious.Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

If you want to build or have someone else build you a greenhouse, this is a good book!The book begins by having you decide where in your yard you want to place the greenhouse, this is very important as you need to plan for sun exposure and to decide how much shade your plants will need.You will also want to consider how much your greenhouse will be affected by wind, sun and the proximity of trees - due to falling branches.If you are putting in plumbing, you need to put the greenhouse close to the house.The materials you use to build your greenhouse depend on how simple or elaborate your greenhouse is - a simple one needs a plastic and wood frame, while a more elaborate one could use glass, metal and stone floors.This book gives you a variety of plans, and it discusses drainage, lighting, irrigation, heating, ventilation and cooling.The variety of structures is amazing, from an old fashioned glass Victorian greenhouse, to an A-Frame greenhouse, to a sturdy sunroom, and a geodesic dome!Enjoy browsing through this book of plans and designs, you will find the structure you need!

The ultimate how to of greenhouses. Includes things to think about, great pictures, and instructions to build your own greenhouse plus all the accessories. A must have for every gardener.

I am interested in building a greenhouse, so when this popped up on NetGalley, I grabbed it. The author covered so many things thoroughly, and included great photos and drawings. They also gave detailed explanations, info and links to even more. Things I hadn't even considered were covered. I highly recommend.I requested and received a NetGalley ARC and offer my opinion freely.