The forest garden greenhouse

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CONTENTS

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Introduction

1 The Beginnings of the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute

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Case Study: Pele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Expanding the Possible with Season Extension 3 A Tour of the Ark

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Case Study: Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4 The History and Mechanics of the Climate Battery 5 Considerations for Building Your Own Greenhouse

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Case Study: Mana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Case Study: Shree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Case Study: Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Case Study: CORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

6 Everything Starts with the Soil 7 Creating a Forest in Your Greenhouse 8 Water 9 Greenhouse Management 10 Off-Site Case Studies

Case Study: Elkstone Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Case Study: Roaring Fork High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Case Study: Red Butte Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Case Study: Fairacre Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Case Study: Lovins GreenHome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Case Study: The GrowHaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Case Study: Colorado Aquaponics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conclusion Fruits of Our Labor

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