http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com Greenhouse tips and tricks, questions and answers, reviews and more! Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:52:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/carterandkelly/GGP-09.mp3[/podcast] http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-9-greenhouse-framing-materials 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. [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/carterandkelly/GGP-08.mp3[/podcast] http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-8-greenhouse-coverings-part-two 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 ... http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-7-greenhouse-coverings-part-one 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 [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/carterandkelly/GGP-06.mp3[/podcast] http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-6-greenhouse-heating-options 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 [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/carterandkelly/GGP-05.mp3[/podcast] http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-5-prepping-your-spot 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! [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/carterandkelly/GGP-04.mp3[/podcast] http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-4-choosing-a-greenhouse-part-2 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 ... http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-3-choosing-the-right-greenhouse-part-1 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 ... http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-2-the-greenhouse-movement Welcome, everyone!  We hope you enjoy our podcast!  Please tell your friends, and be sure to subscribe to the podcast! [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/carterandkelly/GGP-01.mp3[/podcast] http://greenhousegardenerpodcast.com/episode-1-introducing-the-show