Strategies to maximize learning in the school greenhouse

Greenhouse Structures

Benches - Bench Arrangement

Benchtop Materials

Galvanized, expanded metal is the best option for bench tops. They are fairly study, resist rust, and have small spacing between the wire (or metal). Show at the right are two examples of benches that are not the good options. You can see better photos in the photo section of this Web site.

Benches - Selecting Benches for the Greenhouse

A plan for benches

PowerPoint on Commercial Benching (Michigan State University)

College lesson on Benching Systems(University of Arkansas)

Greenhouse Structure - Styles, Glazing, etc.

Excellent PowerPoint on Site Selection and Construction

Another Good PowerPoint on Design, Materials, etc.

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA)

US Global Resources Greenhouses

AT Plastics Greenhouse Bulletins

Stuppy Greenhouses

IGC - Greenhouses

Hummert International - Greenhouses

Gothic Arch Greenhouses - Greenhouses

Hoop House Construction for New Mexico

You Tube video - Greenhouse Modelsfast paced video - interesting

Building or Purchasing a Greenhouse