Once again, I’m dreaming of a greenhouse. When I reviewed the book Stylish Sheds, I described my dream greenhouse. Unfortunately, my dream included a greenhouse kit from Smith & Hawkins. Their demise, vaporized my dream.
In the full scope of a dream, a Hartley greenhouse entered my mind’s space. Reality hit, and there is no hope of a Hartley in the near future.
Making one with reused materials is gaining ground in my dream land. Perhaps, it could be framed with the playset – once it’s done doing its intended job, glassed with windows from the flea market, accented with tobacco sticks given to me by my friend Tom. I still have a couple of years of dreaming before it becomes a reality. But I will be ready when the space it ready.
The image below is what I need to handle. No doubt, this pile will multiply if I knew I had a place to winter over plants. Plus there is the desire the start seeds. And of course, there is also the comfort need to be filled that I address in the review – specifically, a room of my own.
The view of the greenhouse will be down this section of lawn.
Imagine along with me, how this garden place will be.
One day, my dream will become true. In the meantime, I will plan and prepare and wait for that next phase of my gardening life to become a reality.
Mr. Gregor’s Daughter is holding a household plant census. My count – 25. Only 4 stay in the house year round. Please go visit and let her know how many you have indoors too.
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I hope you can have your dream greenhouse one day, Helen.
Thanks for the link to MMD’s census…I went over and participated. Jan
Well, Jan, how many did you have? Thanks, here’s hoping to have a room of my very one in a couple of years! H.
Oh yes, you need that greenhouse. It would be perfect for that spot. Go for it, Helen!
As for houseplants, only 4. And two are half dead.
That would be a perfect place for it! A nice conservatory style greenhouse. Look on Craigslist for free windows. If you have the time to gradually collect them you might find all you need. I found mine there as well as bricks for flooring.
Wow, Pam, only 4 that surprises me…unless you have a greenhouse, is so, we would have the same amount! LOL, H.
Thanks Dave, you are too right. I do have time, so I can have a look to see what’s out there!!! Excellent!
The greenhouse will be a great focal point. I wish I had a place for one. (Instead, I’m just stuck with the playset). Thanks for the link love, I’m beginning to see that 25 is about the average for indoor plants. Or is it the median?
I’m dreaming of a glass greenhouse
Just like the one I’ve never owned
Where the rooftop glistens,
As gardeners listen
To hear raindrops as they flow.
Cameron (with apologies to Bing Crosby)
Love it C!!!
Wow, what a spectacular site for a greenhouse that will be. I too have been dreaming of one for the same reasons (a room of one’s own, seed starting, and overwintering plants). I have a temporary one right now but I seek permanence.
I hope you get it Jean. I look forward to my day. H.