I take that back. It's pretty crowded,
pretty cramped,
and pretty inaccessible. There are shelves of cacti back there somewhere. Fortunately they don't need much water during the winter.
Although I don't spend much time out here in the winter, I'm still very grateful to have such a space to winter over tender plants and to enjoy a bit of the garden even when it's cold and wet outside.
Holy Moly! You really are neck deep in plants out there! It's very convenient to have so many succulents that don't need much care in the winter. I learned that a couple of years ago when I neglected almost everything in my own greenhouse, and they were just about the only things that survived.
ReplyDeleteThat shot with the two tables on the right looks like you've got a cafe going. I'm sure people would pay to enjoy a nice beverage in your pretty greenhouse.
ReplyDeleteI think you should follow up on Loree's suggestion. Make a little extra $$ with coffee in the greenhouse cafe and you can use the money to buy more plants!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, where would more plants fit?
DeleteCrowded it may be but it's still PRETTY fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh, I disagree! I think it's very pretty--but then, I'm a plant nerd. What's the average temperature in there? We partially close off our sunroom--it's not as spacious as your greenhouse, unfortunately--so it's cooler than the house. It has heat vents, but with the doors closed it stays a little warmer than a refrigerator, since the heat sensor for the thermostat is in the dining room. I find that I don't have to water as much either. Your rug and stained-glass door are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI try to keep it no lower than 50 degrees. The rug came from DIG nursery and is made of recycled plastic bags. I made the door years ago and it finally found a use when we converted the garage to a greenhouse.
DeleteAin't pretty? it's gorgeous, and yes, maybe a bit crowded, but "crowded" is temporary, and "gorgeous" has no time limit.
ReplyDeleteKnowing what was outside and what still remained inside for the summer, I didn't see how you would get it all inside for the winter. Now I do see.
ReplyDeleteI think you have the plant version of 'hoarding' lol! At least it provides you with lots of fresh oxygen. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you're right!
DeleteI think you're right!
DeleteWell I must say it looks a damn sight better than the mud and shotweed in my garden !
ReplyDeleteThere's plenty of shotweed and mud outside in my garden too.
DeleteKinda makes me appreciate the more limiting size of my own greenhouse. Until I have to shove everything sitting outside in during a cold snap.
ReplyDeleteSo many plants! you have a superb collection in that greenhouse. I must say I am in love with the door: gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo many plants! you have a superb collection in that greenhouse. I must say I am in love with that door: gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe plants have grown in number and size since the greenhouse came into existence. Thanks, I made the door.
DeletePretty full is the way you want your greenhouse during winter. I can just imagine the smell. Damp soil, plants exhaling pure oxygen. Aaahhh...
ReplyDeleteIt is kinda swell to be in there when it's miserable outside.
DeleteI think it is pretty neat! So much to see in your months of winter. Love your stained glass, rug and other lovelies too.
ReplyDeleteHappy January ~ FlowerLady
A very useful greenhouse, Peter. Is there heating in winter time? I'd love to store my plants in my greenhouse but it's frozen in winter.
ReplyDeleteIt is heated in the winter.
DeleteYour greenhouse looks like a tropical paradise.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a greenhouse. I love to see all of your plants waiting for spring. Great window, too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have such a space! May not be tidy, but it gets the job done!
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty gorgeous! I think I would just sit in those cafe chairs and sigh happily.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your greenhouse. I love it, such a wonderful place for plants and people. The stained glass door is fun too.
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