<p>Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy </p><p>Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. </p><p>The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and growing year-round in soil or aquaponic grow beds with no additional heat. Coverage includes: </p><ul> <li>How to design, build, and operate a Chinese greenhouse </li><li>How to improve performance via short-term and long-term heat banking </li><li>How to provide additional heat to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively </li><li>How to cool the greenhouse during the summer. </li></ul><p>Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse. </p>