Explanation should include the importance of
- structural maintenance
- covering maintenance
- heating and cooling equipment maintenance
- irrigation equipment maintenance
- the development of a maintenance plan.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What types of maintenance procedures are required to ensure a greenhouse has a long and useful life?
- What environmental factors could lead to the need for greenhouse maintenance, specifically in Virginia?
- Why would a spreadsheet be helpful for planning routine greenhouse maintenance?
- What types of careers are related to greenhouse construction and maintenance?