“Building your own greenhouse is a great idea if you are a gardener and want space to start seedlings, or grow plants that require a longer growing season than your climate can normally provide.
But a standalone greenhouse is one thing — an attached greenhouse design for your house brings in a whole other host of benefits to be considered that extend beyond the conveniences of growing food more easily.
Read on ahead to learn about all the reasons to consider an attached greenhouse design for your home — they include providing additional free heat, extending living space, and supplying space to grow food for a longer period of time.”
Read the entire article at the source: The Year of Mud
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I have always liked the idea of green houses. They are so simple and organic. There is nothing better than growing things in your own backyard. ! I hope to have a greehouse…one day. This is great info.