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Summer Greenhouse Garden

How Can You Keep Your Greenhouse Cool in the Summer?

Quick Answer:

To cool your greenhouse in summer, optimize air circulation with fans and open vents, use shade cloth or natural shade to reduce heat, ensure proper ventilation with roof vents and louvers, and manage humidity by watering in the morning and using dehumidifiers—creating a stable, plant-friendly environment.


Explore effective strategies to keep your greenhouse cool and thriving during the summer season.

How Can I Keep My Greenhouse Cool During a Heat Wave?

Quick Answer:

To keep your greenhouse cool during a heat wave, use shade cloth or natural shade, improve ventilation with exhaust or ceiling fans, spray water on floors, place plants at ground level, and consider mechanical cooling options like portable air conditioners while ensuring proper sizing, ventilation, and plant-specific needs.


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Donna Balzer in her greenhouse, reading a book.

How Can I Cool Down My Greenhouse Using Shade Cloth?

Quick Answer:

Installing a UV-stabilized shade cloth over your greenhouse in late spring reduces heat buildup, lowers pest pressure, saves water, and protects plants—especially in polycarbonate or glass structures—while offering seasonal flexibility to match changing light and temperature needs.


Benefits of Shade Cloth

I’m sitting in my greenhouse sipping a cool drink as I look outside. With the current heatwave this is positively the coolest spot in the garden right now. But it didn’t use to be that way. Scorched leaves, dry soil and wilted, bolting lettuce used to be the norm.

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