<b>“A prescription for survival in this gorgeously illustrated and accessible guide to the future of farming.” —Albert Bates, author of <i>The Biochar Solution</i></b><br><br>Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy!<br><br>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.<br><br><i>The Chinese Greenhouse</i> 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:<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><br><br>Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse.<br><br>“Wonderfully researched . . . brilliant.” —Jean-Martin Fortier, farmer and author of <i>The Market Gardener</i>, editor of <i>Growers</i> Magazine<br><br>“Essential reading for pioneers of Chinese greenhouses.” —Pam Dawling, author of <i>The Year-Round Hoophouse</i> and <i>Sustainable Market Farming</i><br><br>“Every enthusiastic vegetable farmer dreams of this winter-growing miracle, and Dan shows how to do it.” —Shawna Coronado, author of <i>101 Organic Gardening Hacks</i>