{"product_id":"the-chinese-greenhouse-design-and-build-a-low-cost-passive-solar-greenhouse-paperback","title":"The Chinese Greenhouse: Design and Build a Low-Cost, Passive Solar Greenhouse - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Chiras\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Greenhouse \u003c\/em\u003eis a full-color comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and growing year-round in soil or aquaponic grow beds with no additional heat. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to design, build, and operate a Chinese greenhouse \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to improve performance via short-term and long-term heat banking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to provide additional heat to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to cool the greenhouse during the summer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecome a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWonderfully researched. I thank Dan Chiras for having gifted us such brilliant work. \u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Market Gardener\u003c\/em\u003e, editor\u003cem\u003e, Growers Magazine \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Thankfully, Dan Chiras has written a prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming\".\u003cbr\u003e-- Albert Bates, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Biochar Solution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINALLY DEVELOPED \u003c\/strong\u003ein China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently-glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly-effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Greenhouse \u003c\/em\u003eis a full-color, comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and year-round growing in soil or aquaponic grow beds. \u003cbr\u003eCoverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to design and build a Chinese greenhouse \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving performance via short-term and long-term heat banking \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional heating options to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCooling your greenhouse during the summer \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating and optimizing your Chinese greenhouse for maximum productivity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecome a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eEssential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e-- Pam Dawling, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Year-Round Hoophouse \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSustainable Market Farming \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you are looking to increase your antifragility by building a truly passive solar greenhouse you will get a ton of value from this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Rob Avis, P. Eng, co-author, \u003cem\u003eEssential Rainwater Harvesting \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAN CHIRAS\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D, is the author of numerous books on renewable energy, including \u003cem\u003ePower from the Sun \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy\u003c\/em\u003e. He has been growing in green- houses for nearly two decades and in his own passive solar Chinese greenhouse since 2017. Dan lives in Gerald, MO. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWonderfully researched. I thank Dan Chiras for having gifted us such brilliant work. \u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e -- \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Martin Fortier\u003c\/strong\u003e, farmer, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Market Gardener\u003c\/em\u003e, editor\u003cem\u003e, Growers Magazine \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Thankfully, Dan Chiras has written a prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming\".\u003cbr\u003e -- \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Bates\u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Biochar Solution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINALLY DEVELOPED \u003c\/strong\u003ein China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently-glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly-effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Greenhouse \u003c\/em\u003eis a full-color, comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and year-round growing in soil or aquaponic grow beds. \u003cbr\u003e Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to design and build a Chinese greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving performance via short-term and long-term heat banking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional heating options to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCooling your greenhouse during the summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating and optimizing your Chinese greenhouse for maximum productivity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eEssential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003ePam Dawling\u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Year-Round Hoophouse \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSustainable Market Farming \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you are looking to increase your antifragility by building a truly passive solar greenhouse you will get a ton of value from this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- \u003cstrong\u003eRob Avis, P. 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