Back-up heating systems are usually used in solar greenhouses as a hedge against extreme cold, and cooling systems are needed if crop production continues through the summer. Solar greenhouses are often good choices for small growers because they allow farmers to extend the season and are usually cost-efficient. Many of the books and articles about solar greenhouses were published in the 1970s and 1980s. Since then, most of this material has gone out of print. Additionally, some of the publishers are no longer in business.
Some publications are also available on the Internet.
Go To Top Books Aldrich, Robert A. and John W. Bartok, Jr. 1989. Alward, Ron and Andy Shapiro. Low-Cost Passive Solar Greenhouses. Provides a good introduction to lean-to and small solar greenhouses. Manual for Maritime Solar Heated Greenhouses.