[.uk] Greenhouse Gardener's Companion: Growing Food and ... (ISBN 1555914500)

Book Description:
Imagine savoring the taste of your own homegrown tomato, fresh from the vine, in February! How about harvesting fresh organic salad greens year-round, or stepping into a blossom-laden tropical paradise on the coldest of winter days? Today, greenhouses and sunrooms are real living spaces where gardeners spend as much time with a book and a cup of coffee as they do with a watering can and a pair of pruning shoes. In this fully revised edition of a best-selling classic, veteran gardener Shane Smith embraces this new lifestyle approach to greenhouse gardening.

The best book for experienced gardeners new to greenhouses:
Actually the title says it all. I wish I had time to read lots of books about greenhouse gardening but I don't. An experienced gardener, I'm new to greenhouse gardening and struck gold when I bought this book. It isn't dumbed down and is fast and fun to read. The book doesn't begin at square one but does explain the important differences between gardening in an outside garden and a greenhouse. One example; the reason fans are needed during the day (while photo synthesis is taking place) is to prevent a CO2 deficient envelope from surrounding the leaves. Also, explaination of how to pollinate in an environment with no birds or insects is helpful. Varieties of vegetables and flowers are discussed and why certain ones are better suited. Trouble shooting and "when things go wrong" chapters are good. Also, I learned more than I thought was possible about light and the different qualities of light plants need. Again, advice on when a less expensive alternative will work was very welcome. I'm so happy I bought this book BEFORE our greenhouse is complete because the chapters on design and environment have given me a master plan for the space we have. Also, throughout the book are money saving ideas and words of warning from experience. This author knows his subject inside out, is very good at communicating and doesn't use 100 words when 50 will do. Buy the book-you won't be disappointed!

greenhouse companion manual:
While this book is useful, I found it a little to general. I expected more detailed guidelines. Also, not as many illustrations and diagrams as I would like.

Reads Like a Storybook Yet Information Easily Found:
I am pouring over this reference. Mr. Smith is not only informative about all things greenhouse, he also provides insight into all aspects of gardening from composting and propagating to seed starting techniques. Further, the book contains 'cheat sheets' as to when to start seeds, transplant, and how best to condition the greenhouse atmosphere. Great sense of humor. A+

Great book:
This book is a weath of information - well written and a joy to read. I have visited the solar greenhouse at the Cheyenne WY Botanic Gardens. It was great to see the information from the book in actual use. Now if only I had a greenhouse!

Excellent Reference:
I just purchased my first greenhouse and wanted a good reference book. This is it! An excellent resource which is easy to read and use. Love it!