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	* Hamilton Spectator: [http://www.thespec.com/living-story/6251209-gardens-under-glass-offer-bright-respite-from-winter/ “Gardens under glass offer bright respite from winter”]		* Hamilton Spectator: [http://www.thespec.com/living-story/6251209-gardens-under-glass-offer-bright-respite-from-winter/ “Gardens under glass offer bright respite from winter”]
	* Experiences in Ohio: [http://www.yearofthedurian.com/2014/09/tropical-greenhouse-in-ohio-usa.html How To Build A Tropical Greenhouse In Cold Climates]		* Experiences in Ohio: [http://www.yearofthedurian.com/2014/09/tropical-greenhouse-in-ohio-usa.html How To Build A Tropical Greenhouse In Cold Climates]
			* [http://www.ceresgs.com/?_escaped_fragment_=Growing-Bananas-OffGrid-Tour-of-A-Tropical-Greenhouse-in-the-Rocky-Mountains/cf3k/0ADB8ED7-F24C-46A3-BF93-F68E5C8D4727 "Growing Bananas Off-Grid: Tour of A Tropical Greenhouse in the Rocky Mountains"]

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	[[Category:Food and Agriculture]]		[[Category:Food and Agriculture]]

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Related Wiki Pages

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	==Related Wiki Pages==		==Related Wiki Pages==
	* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]		* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]
			* [[Forest Garden Greenhouse]]
	* [[Greenhouse Cultivation of Staple Crops]]		* [[Greenhouse Cultivation of Staple Crops]]
	* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]		* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]

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	* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]		* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]
			* [[Greenhouse Cultivation of Staple Crops]]
	* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]		* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]
	* [[Kon-Tiki Kiln]] as possible heat source		* [[Kon-Tiki Kiln]] as possible heat source

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			[[File:TropicalGreenhouse KewGarden.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Tropical Greenhouse at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Kew Garden].]]

	[[File:Eden project tropical biome.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Inside the tropical Biome at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Eden Project]: The covered biomes are constructed from a steel frame and cladding panels made of several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure.]]		[[File:Eden project tropical biome.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Inside the tropical Biome at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Eden Project]: The covered biomes are constructed from a steel frame and cladding panels made of several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure.]]

	~~[[File:TropicalGreenhouse KewGarden.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Tropical Greenhouse at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Kew Garden].]]~~		It is entirely possible (though not neccessarily profitable) to grow tropical plants in cold climates using greenhouses. The high temperatures will require good insulation (double/triple glazing or barrier, night-time blanket) as well as some heating. When planning your greenhouse, keep in mind that the tropical atmosphere implies a high moisture environment, and that '''wood''' may therefore not be a good building material. The high moisture has other implications, such as for hygiene and potential insect infestations.

	It is entirely possible (~~but often~~ not profitable) to grow tropical plants in a cold ~~climate~~ using ~~a greenhouse~~. The high temperatures ~~necessary~~ will require good insulation ~~and~~ some heating. ~~Keep~~ in mind that the tropical atmosphere implies a high moisture environment, and that wood may therefore not be a good building material ~~for the greenhouse~~. The high moisture has other ~~potential~~ implications, such as for hygiene and insect infestations.

	==What to grow==		==What to grow==
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	==Related Pages==		==Related Wiki Pages==
	* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]		* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]
	* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]		* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]
	* [[Kon-Tiki Kiln]] as possible heat source		* [[Kon-Tiki Kiln]] as possible heat source

	[[File:Bolivian solar greenhouse.JPG\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bolivian solar greenhouse ("Walipini"): example of a greenhouse in a very cold climate, although not growing tropical plants.]]		[[File:Bolivian solar greenhouse.JPG\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bolivian solar greenhouse ("[[Walipini]]"): example of a greenhouse in a very cold climate, although this one is not growing tropical plants.]]

	==Links==		==Links==
	* Hamilton Spectator: [http://www.thespec.com/living-story/6251209-gardens-under-glass-offer-bright-respite-from-winter/ “Gardens under glass offer bright respite from winter”]		* Hamilton Spectator: [http://www.thespec.com/living-story/6251209-gardens-under-glass-offer-bright-respite-from-winter/ “Gardens under glass offer bright respite from winter”]
			* Experiences in Ohio: [http://www.yearofthedurian.com/2014/09/tropical-greenhouse-in-ohio-usa.html How To Build A Tropical Greenhouse In Cold Climates]

	[[Category:Housing and construction]]		[[Category:Housing and construction]]
	[[Category:Food and Agriculture]]		[[Category:Food and Agriculture]]

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	[[File:Eden project tropical biome.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Inside the tropical Biome at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Eden Project]: The covered biomes are constructed from a ~~tubular~~ steel ~~(hex-tri-hex) with mostly hexagonal external~~ cladding panels made ~~from the thermoplastic ETFE. Glass was avoided due to its weight and potential dangers. The cladding panels themselves are created from~~ several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film~~, which are sealed around their perimeter and inflated to create a large cushion~~. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure.]]		[[File:Eden project tropical biome.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Inside the tropical Biome at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Eden Project]: The covered biomes are constructed from a steel frame and cladding panels made of several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure.]]

	[[File:TropicalGreenhouse KewGarden.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Tropical Greenhouse at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Kew Garden].]]		[[File:TropicalGreenhouse KewGarden.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Tropical Greenhouse at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Kew Garden].]]
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	==What to grow==		==What to grow==
	~~tropical~~ fruit trees (citrus), mangos, bananas, avocados?		Tropical fruit trees (e.g. citrus), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ylang_ylang ylang ylang], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit jackfruit], mangos, bananas, avocados?

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	* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]		* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]
	* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]		* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]
	* [[Kon-Tiki Kiln]] as heat source		* [[Kon-Tiki Kiln]] as possible heat source

	[[File:Bolivian solar greenhouse.JPG\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bolivian solar greenhouse ("Walipini"): example of a greenhouse in a very cold climate, although not growing tropical plants.]]		[[File:Bolivian solar greenhouse.JPG\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bolivian solar greenhouse ("Walipini"): example of a greenhouse in a very cold climate, although not growing tropical plants.]]

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	[[File:Eden project tropical biome.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~550px~~\|Inside the tropical Biome at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Eden Project]: The covered biomes are constructed from a tubular steel (hex-tri-hex) with mostly hexagonal external cladding panels made from the thermoplastic ETFE. Glass was avoided due to its weight and potential dangers. The cladding panels themselves are created from several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film, which are sealed around their perimeter and inflated to create a large cushion. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure.]]		[[File:Eden project tropical biome.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Inside the tropical Biome at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Eden Project]: The covered biomes are constructed from a tubular steel (hex-tri-hex) with mostly hexagonal external cladding panels made from the thermoplastic ETFE. Glass was avoided due to its weight and potential dangers. The cladding panels themselves are created from several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film, which are sealed around their perimeter and inflated to create a large cushion. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure.]]

	[[File:TropicalGreenhouse KewGarden.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~550px~~\|Tropical Greenhouse at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Kew Garden].]]		[[File:TropicalGreenhouse KewGarden.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Tropical Greenhouse at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Kew Garden].]]

	It is entirely possible (but often not profitable) to grow tropical plants in a cold climate using a greenhouse. The high temperatures necessary will require good insulation and some heating. Keep in mind that the tropical atmosphere implies a high moisture environment, and that wood may therefore not be a good building material for the greenhouse. The high moisture has other implications, such as ~~potentially~~ for hygiene and insect infestations.		It is entirely possible (but often not profitable) to grow tropical plants in a cold climate using a greenhouse. The high temperatures necessary will require good insulation and some heating. Keep in mind that the tropical atmosphere implies a high moisture environment, and that wood may therefore not be a good building material for the greenhouse. The high moisture has other potential implications, such as for hygiene and insect infestations.

	==What to grow==		==What to grow==
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	* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]		* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]
	* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]		* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]
			* [[Kon-Tiki Kiln]] as heat source

			[[File:Bolivian solar greenhouse.JPG\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bolivian solar greenhouse ("Walipini"): example of a greenhouse in a very cold climate, although not growing tropical plants.]]

	==Links==		==Links==

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[[File:Eden project tropical biome.jpg|thumb|right|550px|Inside the tropical Biome at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project Eden Project]: The covered biomes are constructed from a tubular steel (hex-tri-hex) with mostly hexagonal external cladding panels made from the thermoplastic ETFE. Glass was avoided due to its weight and potential dangers. The cladding panels themselves are created from several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film, which are sealed around their perimeter and inflated to create a large cushion. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure.]]

[[File:TropicalGreenhouse KewGarden.jpg|thumb|right|550px|Tropical Greenhouse at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Kew Garden].]]

It is entirely possible (but often not profitable) to grow tropical plants in a cold climate using a greenhouse. The high temperatures necessary will require good insulation and some heating. Keep in mind that the tropical atmosphere implies a high moisture environment, and that wood may therefore not be a good building material for the greenhouse. The high moisture has other implications, such as potentially for hygiene and insect infestations.

==What to grow==
tropical fruit trees (citrus), mangos, bananas, avocados?

<html>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_GYqqK3oytg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</html>

==Related Pages==
* [[Greenhouses]] and [[Chinese Greenhouse]]
* [[Eden Project]] and [[Pillow Dome]]

==Links==
* Hamilton Spectator: [http://www.thespec.com/living-story/6251209-gardens-under-glass-offer-bright-respite-from-winter/ “Gardens under glass offer bright respite from winter”]

[[Category:Housing and construction]]
[[Category:Food and Agriculture]]