Where to put my GH?

[Buds!]

I could't help it. I got myself a small GH- 7ftx 7ft (aluminium/ polycarbonate kit GH). It was less than $500, that is not bad!

I know I was suppose to wait and get the biggest GH possible, but we are getting our house built so this is just to keep me and the phals happy! The larger one will come later with the new house.

Anyway, hubby has started building the side walls .

I just want to ask the experts here on the OB, where to 'site' it.

The weather here is 'temperate', ie hot summers, rain in winter and large fluctuations between day and night temperature!

I have two positions in my garden. I can put it near the pool, which means a warmer GH. Or next to the house, which means a cooler GH.

My question is: which is it more difficult? To 'heat' or 'cool' a GH?

Thanks in advance!

Buds!

[Phantasm]

Which site will give you the best lighting? Usually the best orientation is to have the greenhouse facing the the light. In the northern hemisphere, the preferred is facing south and running towards the north. In your case, it probably doesn't matter since it's square. Take into account shading from your house, trees, etc and also what temperature range you are growing under. The temperature can be controlled with shading, cooling and heaters.
I would say that it's easier to heat than cool a greenhouse, but also more expensive.

[Buds!]

Thanks Phantasm.
I think I would have to agree with you because when the air temperature is around 75F here in spring, the GH temp can reach up to 120F or more! This is due to our cloudless clear blue sky.
I can see why Aust. has one of the highest rate of skin cancer! The sun is amazing here.
So I think I will site it next to the house, where it is shaded in the afternoon.
Buds!

[gmdiaz]

Lucky Ducky!
I know you're doing the happy dance.

Wanna see pics when you've moved in!