Controlling the sun: Greenhouse owner discusses protecting plants in summer
Stephanie Suarez, of Moses Lake, stands next to her greenhouse behind her home.
Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald
Left to right, lettuce, beets and tomatoes sit on the floor of Stephanie Suarez’ greenhouse in grow bags that can easily be moved in and out of the greenhouse as she needs.
Digital temperature thermostats like the one in Stephanie Suarez’ hand sit on both ends of her greenhouse, helping her keep track of how warm or cold the building is throughout the day.
Basil plants and other herbs line the top shelf of the greenhouse at the home of Stephanie Suarez of Moses Lake.
A pair of fans on the wall help control the temperature in Stephanie Suarez’ greenhouse.
Having a greenhouse around for gardeners in the colder, winter months is crucial for anyone looking to keep the growing season going year round or get an early start in the spring. But in the summertime, the architectural benefits that help keep plants warm in a greenhouse in winter can prove detrimental with the warm, arid Columbia Basin summer.
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