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Thanks for that Steve. Without mains power I'm limited to a solar powered fan, which seem a bit expensive. I think a bit of DIY might do it, just hook a solar panel up to a sealed lead acid battery, and hook that up to a fan with a thermostat and louvers. How hard could it possible be...

Thanks Steve, I appreciate the thought. I've already chosen my material, a 6-10mm plastic with an air gap that gives an effect similar to double glazing, but with much less shade, cheaper, lighter, and easier. I figure I won't be growing in the middle of winter anyway, but it'll help extend the...

I'm trying to work out how to achieve good ventilation for summer, while keeping good insulation for winter. I wonder if a removable panel of insulated plastic (like the rest of the covering) would be a good idea, leave it on in winter, take it off in summer to leave a grill showing. Would that...

Thanks for the thoughts, the information, and the link Steve. I probably won't grow mid winter as it probably will be a bit cold, but a greenhouse will let me grow later and start earlier than most. That's interesting about the different varieties of plants available too. We can't always get...

Controlling the climate here would definitely be a big advantage :) Will potatoes, carrots, and brocolli grow ok in a greenhouse alongside tomato, strawberries, capsicum, etc? Or are some really not suitable for a greenhouse?

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the welcome and all the suggestions so far. I've found forums great ways to learn about new subjects, and the communities are great too :) I'll try to give more information, and address what people have said.' First up, whether to do it at all. There are a few...

Thanks for the welcome :) In summer I expect I'd have to leave the windows open, and maybe provide some shade, but it only gets up to say 25 degrees on the hottest days, the average high is 20C (70F). I guess it may take me a few years to experiment and get things right, no great hurry though :)...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I searched around for gardening forums with friendly sounding people and the community here looks great :) I'm completely new to gardening and greenhouses, but I have a small parcel of land out the back of my shed that I want to grow veges in. I figure rather than...