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Greenhouses & Garden Sheds: Inspiration, Information & Step-by-Step Projects
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Product Description
Advice & information for choosing, designing & building a greenhouse or potting shed
Few outdoor structures are as rich with romance and promise as greenhouses and potting sheds. Inspired gardeners appreciate them for their utility as well as their charm. Even homeowners who are not avid gardeners enjoy the unique ability of these structures to lend a taste of English countryside to any property.
Greenhouses & Garden Sheds contains hundreds of beautiful photographs featuring the finest examples of these structures. It presents clear choices and design features in a way that inspires as it educates. Readers will find a wealth of information to help lead them through the design and selection process. The book also includes step-by-step photos and instructions for a host of building projects involving and related to greenhouses and potting sheds, including start-to-finish construction of a lovely example of each type.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #192430 in Books
- Published on: 2008-12-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 160 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9781589234376
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Greenhouses and Garden Sheds
The description of this book said that the book included plans and instructions for building greenhouses. While it had beautiful photographs of traditional glass greenhouses, which is what I want to build, the "plans" were for plastic covered greenhouses over pvc pipe. Had I been able to "look inside" more of the book, I would have saved my money. This book, while pretty, is functionless. What a disappointment.
THINKING OF BUILDING A GREENHOUSE OR SHED? GET YOUR INSPIRATION RIGHT HERE! 
This is a 5 star DIY book. The MSRP on the book is 19.99; I paid under 13.00 for it through Amazon Prime. GREENHOUSES AND GARDEN SHEDS is quite the bargain! This book is literally packed with inspiration! Replete with full color pictures, the author gives you step by step instructions on building a variety of styles as simple as a PVC hoop house to a permanent A-frame structure. He explains zoning requirements, lighting, plumbing, building site location recommendations, and the pros and cons of using various building materials; oh geez, just gobs and gobs of great information! It is chock-full of ideas, practical and beautiful. I have not built my dream-house greenhouse yet but now I am chompin' at the bit to get started.
While experienced craftsmen may not be as impressed as I am with the information in this book, it is perfect for the layperson. The lovely photos feature gorgeous examples of the various types of greenhouses and garden sheds. One cannot help but get motivated to build. The wealth of knowledge shared in this book will educate you. I dare say that even the professional carpenter would be inspired by the beauty and functionality of the designs in this book.
As a bonus the author also includes step by step plans for other easy garden projects such as planter boxes, a coldframe, a potting table, a bench, and a few other goodies. Simple? Yes, but maybe a good way to break yourself in to basic carpentry skills.
This would be a fun book to 'cozy up with' on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
great book
this is a very informational and well illustrated book. Good plans, good instructions as well.
