In modern conditions, many tend to be closer to nature, away from fuss, noise, environmental pollution. Given the climatic conditions of our country, during the cold season, one of the opportunities to enjoy the warmth and beauty of greenery is the winter greenhouse. Wildlife lovers often dream of arranging it in their home or apartment.
Winter Garden and Greenhouse - Relatives
Many people cannot say exactly what a greenhouse is, often confused with the closest relative - the winter garden. It is worth noting that it is not immediately clear what the significant difference is. They are perceived as synonyms. Experts note similarities in the requirements for construction, materials, operation, but the greenhouse is a separate building, while the garden is usually in the form of an extension to the main building. Under the winter garden adapt verandas, terraces, outbuildings.
By tradition, greenhouses grow plants that need special conditions, taking into account humidity, temperature, light, while gardens are often used as a green recreation area. The winter garden is equipped not only as a separate room, but also used as a dining room, study, billiards room and others. This is the main difference between the winter garden and the greenhouse, which is not part of the living space. Many housewives in apartment conditions create the likeness of a mini "greenhouse" or a winter garden, equipping a loggia or balcony.
The meaning of the word, the definition of a concept
What is a greenhouse? The definition of the concept itself comes from the French orangerie - orange, orange tree, English orange - orange. Hence the generalized name - "orange houses". Implies a glass room in which conditions were created for keeping animals from overseas countries and growing citrus plants.
The building is closed, heated, with an artificially created ecosystem, for the comfortable maintenance of exotic woody, shrubby plants and flowers (palm trees, citrus fruits, orchids, exotic fruits, any medicinal plants).
Most with a question of what a greenhouse is, there are associations of a paradise, evergreen corner with fragrant flowers. Specially create conditions close to the natural environment of the tropics and subtropics. What is a greenhouse in the literal sense - it is a greenhouse in which the climate of hot countries is maintained, with lighting, humidity, year-round temperature of 18-28 ° .
Construction and views
As a separate building, the greenhouse is placed on a well-lit place, free from trees and other buildings. Choosing a layout, they are repelled by what plants will be in the greenhouse, how they are located, taking into account the passages between them and the need to create a recreation area. The classic building is rectangular, with a gable roof. The owners of modern greenhouses seek to make the building unusual and original.
The basis of any greenhouse is a reliable (stone, concrete) insulated foundation, with the provided drainage system and floor heating. For load-bearing structures, preference is given to wooden, aluminum materials, given their strength and good thermal insulation.
The lining is completely transparent of glass, for uniform light scattering. Glass or well-established transparent polycarbonate is used as roofing material. The heating system is selected based on technical and financial capabilities (gas, electric, solid fuel).
For lighting, lamps that do not emit heat, serving only as an additional light source, are preferred. It is also necessary to provide for an irrigation system and additional ventilation.
In accordance with the temperature regime, several types of greenhouses are distinguished:
- cold (rare option) - from 1 to 8 ° C;
- semi-warm - 8-22 ° C;
- warm - 22-28 ° C.
It is in the warm that optimal conditions are created for breeding, reproduction of heat-loving plants.
Using a greenhouse
Greenhouses can be used for:
- breeding of exotic rare plants;
- growing heat-loving herbs, berries, fruits;
- preparing seedlings for planting in open ground;
- growing plants with long vegetation, unable to ripen in the middle lane;
- creating conditions for relaxation.
Usually this is not only a place of rest, but also the pride of any owner. Every gardener, amateur gardener or professional dreams of his own greenhouse. Rare specimens, the exotic of the plant world, vibrant flowers, the use of unusual shelves, shelves, shelving, hanging planters in the interior - this is all that makes such a beautiful greenhouse. Here you can give free rein to imagination. However, it is necessary to select plants according to the principle of similarity in care and needs.
It is especially difficult for urban residents, inhabitants of offices and stuffy offices to imagine what a greenhouse is, the beauty of the smell of freshness, the bright colors of greenery and flowers. Therefore, the idea of creating a greenhouse in an apartment is very relevant today.