Garden Greenhouse

Step 1: Greenhouse walls and roofs are usually made of large expanses of a translucent material such as glass or plastic. This is to allow sunlight to more easily enter and expose the plants to natural light during the day.

Step 2: The sunlight is then absorbed by the ground, the plants, and anything else inside the garden greenhouse, and converted into infrared energy or heat in the process.

Step 3: Once these items begin releasing their heat energy, it rises to the top but cannot easily escape from the interior of the greenhouse itself thanks to its insulated design. This trapped heat then begins to raise the internal temperature of the garden greenhouse.

Step 4: It is important to note that the insulated nature of the greenhouse combined with this heating process can potentially cause the interior to become hotter than the exterior. For this reason, ventilation is an extremely important component of a successful greenhouse, whether this is through opening a window or door or using a fan. Ventilation helps to regulate the temperature and humidity, and ensures air movement within your greenhouse. This fresh air supply facilitates photosynthesis, plant respiration, and can even potentially allow pollinators access into your greenhouse garden.

Step 5: Thanks to the light and heat produced by the greenhouse, the plants now have the right conditions for photosynthesis, the process plants use to grow.

Step 6: Greenhouses are responsible for the heat and light, but it is up to you to manage the air flow, water, and fertilization of your plants. These high temperatures often result in faster evaporation and plants quickly using nutrients, which means you will need to water diligently and fertilize regularly.

Step 7: Depending on what your intentions are, a home greenhouse with proper covers, propagation mats, and other greenhouse accessories will allow you to germinate seeds, extend growing seasons, propagate plants, or start growing earlier.