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indoor greenhouse?

September 18th, 2010 No comments
greenhouse materials3 indoor greenhouse?
Dan F asked:


I ged SAD really easily (Seasonal Affected Disorder) I like to grow some plants in my room but I cant get them to bloom and they tend to die rather easily what materials would I need and what would the cost be? I live in a small room so nothing large and I am on a budget. Thanks!

Can I grow a small lemon tree indoors?

September 16th, 2010 No comments
small greenhouse Can I grow a small lemon tree indoors?
nathanyarnold asked:


I love the smell of lemons, but live in Toronto where they won’t grow outdoors.

Is it possible to grow a small lemon tree inside, but not in a greenhouse? Will it grow lemons if there is only one?

Is this even possible? Greenhouse/living space question?

September 9th, 2010 No comments
greenhouse materials6 Is this even possible? Greenhouse/living space question?
ĀŢĿĄŜ↔ĴŮŅĶĬĒ asked:


I found a few links online about how to build a greenhouse that will maintain enough heat on a sunny day (even in Winter) so that one can include a loft and sleep out there comfortably. Do you really think that’s possible with no electricity? I read about ways to maintain the heat (like by constructing the windows at the right angle to maximize the sun potential, putting special materials beneath the flooring, and putting lots of sand- filled milk jugs painted black around the outside, etc. but it still seems unlikely that it could work in a New England winter. The articles even went so far as to say that the structure should stay warm (enough) even if there is minimal sun for a couple days after a sunny day or two. What do you think? Anyone seen this work?

What is the cheapest/best sunloving material to use for my green house?

September 8th, 2010 No comments
pvc greenhouse1 What is the cheapest/best sunloving material to use for my green house?
Mae W asked:


I want to build a greenhouse. I will use pvc. But I found out that plastic prevents the ultraviolent lights from coming in. What do you suggest?

there is a bird in my garden.(scotland)?

September 1st, 2010 1 comment
greenhouse garden11 there is a bird in my garden.(scotland)?
Hezzz asked:


i let my puppies out to the garden earlier but there was a bird that wasn’t flying… it just hopped away, well into the greenhouse but it tries to fly but cannot get lift, i took the puppies in (which resulted in a smelly surprise for me when i got in). i don’t know what to do about it. its grey in colour, has black and white feathers mixed in with the grey, its about a crows size, anyone know what type of bird it is
and what can i do? bearing in mind that i am 15 and my mum is not in…please, i don’t want to let it die.
after i wrote this question the bird went away, icouldn’t find him/her. oh well. its nature i suppose. :\

How do I find out what types of plants I have inherited, and how to care for them?

September 1st, 2010 1 comment
greenhouse plants3 How do I find out what types of plants I have inherited, and how to care for them?
mercedez76 asked:


I went to a silent auction and won a few indoor household plants. They are quite lovely, but I don’t know what types they are or how to care for them. Is there a reference guide or website I can go to to find these things out? I did take pictures of them, should I go to a nursery/greenhouse with questions?