Re: Exterior Grow Lights

**<t*@earthlink.net>**

Hi, Phyllis,

  Can't say that I've done exactly what you've got in mind, but it certainly does make considerable sense. I add lights over certain plants in my greenhouse, to increase the length of day during winter months. This is proven to aid in rooting, etc. & often it doesn't take a great deal of extra light to make a difference.
  At any rate, it would make a great case study, 'eh?
  By the way, not sure if you ever do any book reviews, but I've a new book coming out 2/17/15, and if interested, I could email you an e-copy of it.

Tom
http://www.randomhouse.com/book/224058/the-allergy-fighting-garden-by-thomas-leo-ogren

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>From: Phyllis Gricus <phyllis@landscapedesignstudio.com>
>Sent: Jan 9, 2015 8:56 AM
>To: Garden Writers -- GWL -- The Garden Writers Forum <gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org>
>Subject: [GWL] Exterior Grow Lights
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>Hello All, and Happy New Year!
>Have any of you ever used grow lights in the landscape for sun-challenged areas?
>I have a design challenge to create a garden in a focal area of a contemporary-style home that is a 12âx6â area surrounded on three sides by large windows of the home and a deck on the fourth side. Its a spot that is visible from all sides and viewed at a distance from some areas inside the home, but close up at lower level windows. 
>In effect its a window-well area that will receive about two hours of midday (East-West orientation)sun. Iâm considering mosses, ferns and other deep shade plants for sure, but wondered if I could enhance the growing possibilities by adding exterior grow lights. 
>I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences.
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>Thanks,
>Phyllis
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