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When looking at getting a greenhouse it’s important to understand which one will best fit your needs. The biggest decision you need to make is if you want to have a regular greenhouse or a heated one. A regular greenhouse is also known as a cold house. It’s the simplest type of greenhouse you can get because it has no way to heat the inside. The only disadvantage to this type is that the growing season is limited by the weather and when the first frost arrives.

The second item on the agenda is to look at what type of greenhouse you want. There are several different styles that are suited for different needs. The different types include a portable greenhouse, a hobby greenhouse and a mini-greenhouse.

How a Greenhouse Works

Many people that are new to growing plants don’t fully understand how a greenhouse works. What happens is during the day the sun emits rays of short wave infrared light. The short wave infrared light is able to pass through glass. After hitting a surface the waves turn into thermal energy. This energy is a long wave infrared light that can’t escape. The final touch to the greenhouse is the greenhouse gases. These gases simply act as a blanket for the greenhouse.









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