The Food and Heat Producing Solar GreenhouseHow to design, build, operate or buy a greenhouse that will add solar heat to your home and save energy. Takes you through the planting, maintenance and harvesting procedure, and gives styles and examples of efficient greenhouses from all over the United States. |
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INTRODUCTION | 7 |
The Greenhouse Biosphere | 9 |
The Dependence Cycle | 11 |
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