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Author : John H. Pierce
Release : 1981
Genre : Gardening
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Home Solar Gardening by : John H. Pierce
Download or read book Home Solar Gardening written by John H. Pierce. This book was released on 1981. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Pierce
Release : 1981-12
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Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 006/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Home Solar Gardening by : John Pierce
Download or read book Home Solar Gardening written by John Pierce. This book was released on 1981-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dan Chiras
Release : 2020-11-03
Genre : Gardening
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 17X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Chinese Greenhouse by : Dan Chiras
Download or read book The Chinese Greenhouse written by Dan Chiras. This book was released on 2020-11-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming.” —Albert Bates, author of The Biochar Solution Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy! Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and growing year-round in soil or aquaponic grow beds with no additional heat. Coverage includes: How to design, build, and operate a Chinese greenhouse How to improve performance via short-term and long-term heat banking How to provide additional heat to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively How to cool the greenhouse during the summer. Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse. “Wonderfully researched . . . brilliant.” —Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer and author of The Market Gardener, editor of Growers Magazine “Essential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses.” —Pam Dawling, author of The Year-Round Hoophouse and Sustainable Market Farming “Every enthusiastic vegetable farmer dreams of this winter-growing miracle, and Dan shows how to do it.” —Shawna Coronado, author of 101 Organic Gardening Hacks
Author : Better Homes and Gardens Editors
Release : 1983-01-01
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 664/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Better Homes and Gardens Solar Living by : Better Homes and Gardens Editors
Download or read book Better Homes and Gardens Solar Living written by Better Homes and Gardens Editors. This book was released on 1983-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses solar energy, solar hot water systems, sunspaces, insulation, solar collectors, greenhouses and cloches, and special energy conservation projects
Author : Rik DeGunther
Release : 2007-12-10
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 699/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Solar Power Your Home For Dummies by : Rik DeGunther
Download or read book Solar Power Your Home For Dummies written by Rik DeGunther. This book was released on 2007-12-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned—you’ll also discover how to: Choose and install your best solar system Handle small to large solar projects Heat and cool your house with solar energy Install exterior solar lighting Handle swimming pool, water heater, or ventilation solar projects Create greenhouses or solar rooms Build, buy, or sell a solar home Finance your solar investments Take advantage of tax rebates and incentives associated with solar power Avoid the worst solar mistakes Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest do-it-yourself solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!
