The Greenhouse Gardener Podcast http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com Greenhouse tips and tricks, questions and answers, reviews and more! Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:52:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Join us every week as we discuss the green world of greenhouse gardening! If you have ever thought about getting into greenhouse gardening, this show is for you. We will be taking a look at the commercially available models on the market, discussing the pros and cons of materials, sizes, taking questions and providing helpful tips and tricks to get the most out of your garden greenhouse experience. Greenhouse tips and tricks, questions and answers, reviews and more! The Greenhouse Guys http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/imgs/podcast300.jpgThe Greenhouse Gardener Podcasthttp://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com greenhouse gardening, gardening, garden greenhouse, hobby greenhouse, greenhouse kit, home greenhouse, backyard greenhouse no Carter Harkins carter@harkinscreative.com Episode 9 - Greenhouse Framing Materials http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-9-greenhouse-framing-materials http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-9-greenhouse-framing-materials#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:52:09 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=54 banner9

Today Shane and Taylor discuss some of the materials used to frame a greenhouse. Commercial options such as galvanized steel and engineered aluminum, as well as wood and PVC plastics are discussed. We try to hit the advantages and disadvantages of each material.

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Today we continue our discussion on various types of greenhouse covering materials available on the market today, and see if we can make a determination about the best materials for various uses. We examine polycarbonate, polyethylene, glass, fiberglass and more.

]]> http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-8-greenhouse-coverings-part-two/feed Today we continue our discussion on various types of greenhouse covering materials available on the market today, and see if we can make a determination about the best materials for various uses. We examine polycarbonate, polyethylene, glass, fiberglass and more. Today we continue our discussion on various types of greenhouse covering materials available on the market today, and see if we can make a determination about the best materials for various uses. We examine polycarbonate, polyethylene, glass, [...] greenhouse gardening, garden greenhouses, covering, materials clean Episode 7 - Greenhouse Coverings Part One http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-7-greenhouse-coverings-part-one http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-7-greenhouse-coverings-part-one#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:34:01 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=42 Listen in as Shane and Buddy discuss the many options available for greenhouse covering materials. Find out which material has the best insulation value, and which materials are easiest to work with.

SHOW NOTES:

Typical (R) Values for Greenhouse Covering
3.5 mil polyethylene

0.81

 3.5 mm twinwall polycarbonate

1.39

5-6 mil polyethylene

0.87

 5-6 mm twinwall polycarbonate

1.48

6 mil poly double layer (inflated)

1.43

8 mm twinwall polycarbonate

1.55

11 mil woven polyethylene

0.92

10mm twinwall polycarbonate

1.89

3 mm glass (single layer)

0.93

 16 mm 5 wall polycarbonate

3.03
Two layers of glass (insulated)

2.00

Fiberglass or polycarbonate (single layer)

0.83

“R value” measures the effectiveness of thermal insulation. Larger numbers are better.
]]> http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-7-greenhouse-coverings-part-one/feed Listen in as Shane and Buddy discuss the many options available for greenhouse covering materials. Find out which material has the best insulation value, and which materials are easiest to work with. SHOW NOTES: Typical (R) Values for Greenhouse Covering 3.5 mil polyethylene 0.81 3.5 mm twinwall polycarbonate 1.39 5-6 mil polyethylene 0.87 5-6 mm twinwall polycarbonate 1.48 6 mil poly double layer (inflated) 1.43 8 mm twinwall polycarbonate 1.55 11 mil woven polyethylene 0.92 10mm twinwall polycarbonate 1.89 3 mm glass (single layer) 0.93 16 mm 5 wall polycarbonate 3.03 Two layers of glass (insulated) 2.00 Fiberglass or polycarbonate (single layer) 0.83 R value measures the effectiveness of thermal insulation. Larger numbers are better. Listen in as Shane and Buddy discuss the many options available for greenhouse covering materials. Find out which material has the best insulation value, and which materials are easiest to work with. SHOW NOTES: Typical (R) Values for [...] greenhouse gardening, garden greenhouses, covering, materials clean Episode 6 - Greenhouse Heating Options http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-6-greenhouse-heating-options http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-6-greenhouse-heating-options#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:59:29 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=40 greenhouse heating options

In this episode, SHane and Buddy talk about heating options for greenhouses:

  • Commercial Gas and Electric Heaters
  • Organic, Animal and Natural Stored Heat
  • Ways to reduce heating costs
]]> http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-6-greenhouse-heating-options/feed In this episode, SHane and Buddy talk about heating options for greenhouses: Commercial Gas and Electric Heaters Organic, Animal and Natural Stored Heat Ways to reduce heating costs In this episode, SHane and Buddy talk about heating options for greenhouses: Commercial Gas and Electric Heaters Organic, Animal and Natural Stored Heat Ways to reduce heating costs greenhouse gardener, greenhouses, gardening, heating Episode 5 - Prepping Your Spot http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-5-prepping-your-spot http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-5-prepping-your-spot#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:58:47 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=38 In this episode of the Greenhouse Gardener Podcast, Shane and Buddy talk about preparing the spot on which your greenhouse will be set up. We discuss proper draining options, floor coverings, and picking the best spot for your greenhouse.

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]]> http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-5-prepping-your-spot/feed In this episode of the Greenhouse Gardener Podcast, Shane and Buddy talk about preparing the spot on which your greenhouse will be set up. We discuss proper draining options, floor coverings, and picking the best spot for your greenhouse. SHOW LINKS & NOTES: We mentioned greenhouse floor coverings at BevoWorks.com In this episode of the Greenhouse Gardener Podcast, Shane and Buddy talk about preparing the spot on which your greenhouse will be set up. We discuss proper draining options, floor coverings, and picking the best spot for your greenhouse. SHOW [...] greenhouse gardener, greenhouses, gardening Episode 4 - Choosing a Greenhouse Part 2 http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-4-choosing-a-greenhouse-part-2 http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-4-choosing-a-greenhouse-part-2#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:09:53 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=33 silverline-picl
This week we continue the discussion about choosing the right greenhouse for your back yard, gardening co-op, etc. We talk about greenhouse coverings, geographic regions, heating and ventilation/cooling considerations, and much more. Enjoy!

]]> http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-4-choosing-a-greenhouse-part-2/feed This week we continue the discussion about choosing the right greenhouse for your back yard, gardening co-op, etc. We talk about greenhouse coverings, geographic regions, heating and ventilation/cooling considerations, and much more. Enjoy! This week we continue the discussion about choosing the right greenhouse for your back yard, gardening co-op, etc. We talk about greenhouse coverings, geographic regions, heating and ventilation/cooling considerations, and much more. Enjoy! greenhouse gardening, garden greenhouses Episode 3 - Choosing the Right Greenhouse, Part 1 http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-3-choosing-the-right-greenhouse-part-1 http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-3-choosing-the-right-greenhouse-part-1#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:06:31 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=27 garden-grower-6x8ajpg
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a greenhouse: how big, what part of the country are you in, what kind of gardening will you be doing? These and more questions and considerations are the topic of this week’s show.

Be sure to catch next week’s episode as well, as we finish up the conversation then. Enjoy!

]]> http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-3-choosing-the-right-greenhouse-part-1/feed There are a lot of things to consider when buying a greenhouse: how big, what part of the country are you in, what kind of gardening will you be doing? These and more questions and considerations are the topic of this weeks show. Be sure to catch next weeks episode as well, as we finish up the conversation then. Enjoy! There are a lot of things to consider when buying a greenhouse: how big, what part of the country are you in, what kind of gardening will you be doing? These and more questions and considerations are the topic of this weeks show. Be sure to [...] greenhouse gardening, garden greenhouses clean Episode 2 - The Greenhouse Movement! http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-2-the-greenhouse-movement http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-2-the-greenhouse-movement#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:53:03 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=24 All across the world, the ideas and ideology behind greenhouse gardening are catching on, and growing fast! In this episode we talk about the top 5 reasons people are gardening in greenhouses, and why everyone should think about doing it. If you have thought about getting into greenhouse gardening, you should really take a listen to this episode.

]]> http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-2-the-greenhouse-movement/feed All across the world, the ideas and ideology behind greenhouse gardening are catching on, and growing fast! In this episode we talk about the top 5 reasons people are gardening in greenhouses, and why everyone should think about doing it. If you have thought about getting into greenhouse gardening, you should really take a listen to this episode. All across the world, the ideas and ideology behind greenhouse gardening are catching on, and growing fast! In this episode we talk about the top 5 reasons people are gardening in greenhouses, and why everyone should think about doing it. If you [...] greenhouse gardening, garden greenhouses Episode 1 - Introducing the Show http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-1-introducing-the-show http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-1-introducing-the-show#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:55:33 +0000 admin http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/?p=5 podcastgraphic-mod-300

Welcome, everyone!  We hope you enjoy our podcast!  Please tell your friends, and be sure to subscribe to the podcast!

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