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Advanced growing03
Intermediate

The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual

Roger Marshall

For Understanding your growing environment

Brings greenhouse equipment, growing techniques and plant choices together in one substantial reference.

Is this the right book for me?

Written for a broad audience: adapt seasonal timing and temperature assumptions to your UK location.

ISBN 9781604694147 · Book details source

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Heating, climate & technology21
Advanced

The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse

Lindsey Schiller & Marc Plinke

For Passive-solar design principles

Examines siting, glazing, heat storage and ventilation when designing a solar greenhouse.

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Climate and site are decisive. Do not assume an overseas design will deliver a heat-free UK winter.

ISBN 9780865718241 · Book details source

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Heating, climate & technology22
Intermediate

Gardening Under Lights

Leslie F. Halleck

For Understanding artificial light

A reference for indoor growers who want to understand light and plan a growing area around it.

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Lighting products evolve: use the underlying principles and compare current equipment specifications.

ISBN 9781604697957 · Book details source

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Houseplants & indoor growing23
Beginner

The New Plant Parent

Darryl Cheng

For Observing conditions before watering

Encourages an observation-led approach to indoor plant care and understanding the environment around your plants.

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A useful change of approach if fixed watering schedules have not worked for you.

ISBN 9781419732393 · Book details source

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A useful reading list, honestly chosen.

These are editorial selections based on the subject, author and published book information. They are not a bestseller ranking, and we do not claim to have tested or read every book cover to cover. Reading levels and suitability notes are our guidance to help you choose.

Some titles are older, and some describe growing in warmer climates. Pair them with current UK advice and the conditions in your own greenhouse. Each card links to the book information used. Book-cover photography is not shown in this edition of the library.

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