Greenhouse Structures Introduction

The title of this lecture is "Greenhouse Structures." Here we'll cover background about the original uses of greenhouses and their wide variety of uses today. Different basic greenhouse structures (their components and functions) and the advantages and disadvantages of each will be reviewed as will the advantages and disadvantages of four major classes of greenhouse coverings.

We'll cover the criteria for selecting a greenhouse range location, with the proper ways to orient the range and the different type bench arrangements within the greenhouse. For all of the information on greenhouse structures presented, be sure to list the major components and a brief description of each. For example, the three basic greenhouse design types are attached (lean-to), freestanding (even-span) and connected (sawtooth). Also be able to list advantages and disadvantages of each.

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