Category Archives: greenhouse gardening

Thousands of living greenhouses to combat desertification (Willem Van Cotthem)

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

GREENHOUSES A greenhouse or glasshouse is a structure in which generally plants are grown. It ranges in size from a small shelter to a large building. Different materials, such as glass or plastic, are normally used for the roof and … Continue reading →

Posted in Desertification, drought, drylands, greenhouse gardening, small-scale farming, vegetables

Transparent plastic pots as mini-greenhouses (ianramjohn / Willem)

Posted on March 20, 2008 by

An interesting comment at “ianramjohn’s blog” : FURTHER THOUGHTS ! Read at : http://ianramjohn.wordpress.com/2008/03/19/yoghurt-containers-as-mini-greenhouses/#comment-2090 Yoghurt containers as mini-greenhouses Posted on March 19, 2008 by Ian Willem van Cottem of Desertification has a very interesting post about the use of transparent … Continue reading →

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My own greenhouse (Gardening Tips ‘n’ Ideas)

Posted on February 24, 2008 by

Read at : Gardening Tips ‘n’ Ideas <http://www.gardeningtipsnideas.com/> Converting unused space into a practical greenhouse <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GardeningTipsnIdeas/~3/239651957/converting_unused_space_into_a_practical_greenhouse.html> Ever since I began gardening I’ve had this nagging desire to have my own greenhouse. A place that was dedicated purely for propagating plants … Continue reading →

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Tips for indoor, container, 3 sisters and rooftop gardening (Willem)

Posted on February 23, 2008 by

Here are some interesting tips, sent as comments to my former postings : INDOOR, CONTAINER, 3 SISTERS AND ROOFTOP GARDENING More tips and messages can be found at Marty’s website : http://www.apartment-gardening-homes.com surfingphuket | martylifeforce@yahoo.com.au | surfingphuket.wordpress.com | Hi, nice … Continue reading →

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