The Green House Companion (1824)

by John Claudius Loudon

Book Overview

The Green House Companion is a book written by John Claudius Loudon in 1824. It is a comprehensive guide to the construction and maintenance of greenhouses, with detailed instructions on how to design, build, and manage a greenhouse. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of greenhouse structures, the materials and tools needed for construction, and the various heating and ventilation systems that can be used to regulate temperature and humidity. In addition to practical advice on greenhouse management, The Green House Companion also includes information on the different types of plants that can be grown in a greenhouse, as well as tips on how to care for them. There are sections on everything from propagation and pruning to pest control and soil management. The book also includes beautiful illustrations and diagrams, which help to illustrate the different concepts and techniques discussed throughout the text.Overall, The Green House Companion is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in building and maintaining a greenhouse. It provides a wealth of information on all aspects of greenhouse gardening, and is sure to be a valuable reference for years to come.In Two Parts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120762049
• ISBN13: 9781120762047
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"