...A growing number of people at least have one greenhouse story to share.
The idea of growing food at controlled temperatures all year round and extending the growing season have set fire to people’s imaginations. No wonder the greenhouse building industry has recorded phenomenal growth.
From construction plans to tools and accessories for greenhouses, individuals are working on all fours to satisfy the increasing demands of consumers who have made building their own greenhouses top priority. This trend, which started humbly in the 70’s, is now a fullfledged endeavor on the part of greenhouse entrepreneurs and “homesteaders.”...

...Greenhouses are an extension of our personalities. Most especially, it mirrors our soul and what we want from life.
And what we want is a steady supply of home-grown healthy food. During these precarious times when terrorist attacks and life-threatening calamities can cast us in the dark indefinitely, we have one thing we can be sure of – the tomatoes and cucumbers that are in the food basket in the kitchen will tide us over should the country go on emergency mode.
The sweet potatoes and carrots will be around, and there will be more from the greenhouse to feed our families for a few weeks before things return to normal. Not that we believe that a shortage will ever happen, the country has become much more prepared for any kind of emergency, but just on the off chance…

...It has been forty years now since major improvements in materials and design have been integrated into the greenhouse, and it is now very much a feature of any home garden.
One greenhouse principle is the ability to extend the growing season. Early vegetables can be planted indoors and then transplanted when they mature. A greenhouse owner also gains several weeks to the growing and sowing period especially if there is a form of heating installed.
Controlling temperature, light and moisture is one of the things that greenhouse owners can do; this way they obtain the guaranteed results they want. Our science classes taught us that many plant varieties enjoy a warm, moist temperature...

...You will need a good soil for planting seeds. Compost, potting or gardening soil and a little sand or perlite are a good start. Read all directions in your seed packets. Keep some of those black plastic flats that nurseries use to display their plant containers. These are useful for starting sees and transplants.
Benches in greenhouses are essential, as they hold trays of plants that have already sprouted from seeds. Styrofoam cups – have several of these handy. Seeds sprout quickly and once they grow large enough to move into separate containers, they can be gently lifted and transferred into ordinary Styrofoam cups...

...When you take a walk through the front door of your imagined greenhouse, what do you see? Your every sense will come alive with color, scent and sight! You will feel alive in every sense of the word. Everywhere there will be new growth! It is pure delight! If you are ever feeling homebound, just peek you head inside your greenhouse for an instant boost of pure energy. As you return to your hobby greenhouse, you have the pleasure of knowing that your tomatoes life span will continue into the fall. By the time the Christmas holidays come along, you will have ripe and fresh tomatoes to enjoy.
You will save money by buying your seeds in bulk from catalogs or, perhaps, by trading seeds with friendly gardeners for free. You can next start your flowers and plants come January. You will feel like quite the garden manager!...