Winter means "taking it inside."

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Winter in the greenhouse.

The greenhouse doesn’t get much use in the summer, just a hangout for the maiden fern, some cuttings in water, and some brooding cactus in small containers waiting to growup.

Even the gnomes are laughing, because they have it all to themselves and they are mocking my procrastination.

But, wait… what did the weatherman just say? “Freeze tonight, possibility of snow,” Oh no! Gotta get those plants inside NOW. But, it’s raining and it’s cold. So? Ron and I don the rainboots, the warm hooded jacket, oh and don’t forget the gloves, we’re moving cactus too! And, Yes! We did it, all before 9 a.m. Woo-Hoo!

And, now we’re ready to play in the greenhouse with the heater and lights that work! Oh, quick, get the camera; there’s an awesome display on the holiday cactus shelf, (p.s. I was reading a pamphlet from Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University telling of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cacti).

Okay, so inside can be fun (in an outside kind of way). I’m posting more Holiday Cactus photos outside of the blog. Enjoy…

3 Dec, 2009
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Joanella

enjoyed your blog hmhb what a posh greenhouse that is.

3 Dec, 2009

Bloomer

lovely picture,and great greenhouse.I would love one like yours,but sadly,no space. :o((

3 Dec, 2009

Jacque

Fab Blog Hmhb & your GH is stunning :)

3 Dec, 2009

Hmhb

Thanks folks. As for the GH, Ron put it together from old windows; love scrap lumber, don't you?

3 Dec, 2009

Jacque

What a Great Job Ron :)

3 Dec, 2009

Amblealice

I've been drooling over that lovely greenhouse of yours....a real beauty!
That last pic of the cactus....the blooms are just like pink swans flying......lovely :))

3 Dec, 2009

Hmhb

amblealice - that's just exactly what my husband said; I was thinking "orgami." Thanks! Jacque - I'll tell Ron! %>

3 Dec, 2009

Lincslass

If thats scrap lumber I wish some would land in my garden,the cactus is lovely......

3 Dec, 2009

Hmhb

Lincslass - thanks; it sure looks cold where you are!

3 Dec, 2009

Spritzhenry

Your greenhouse is definitely a 'one off' and I love it! :-)))))

3 Dec, 2009

Dottydaisy2

Wow that is some greenhouse, loved the pink flowers, and your gnome is wonderful, not see one of those before........

3 Dec, 2009

Hmhb

Thank you so much everybody!

4 Dec, 2009

David

I want to sit in this fantastic greenhouse myself all winter, with heating, books, and hot drinks!! :-))

4 Dec, 2009

Hmhb

Oh yeah, David, that sounds great! It's snowing right here in the southern USA (hardly ever does), so I run out and get the hot chocolate and the marshmallows! %> brrrrr and, I have a very good book.

4 Dec, 2009

Catfinch

Love it....and you green house is fabulous! I have a friend in Metarie LA they were expecting snow too..did you all get snowed in?

9 Dec, 2009

Hmhb

Nah, we just barely "saw" some; however, my daughter lives in Pineville, about 2 hours down I-20, and they made a snowman, and grandson was making snow angels.

9 Dec, 2009

Catfinch

lol...it sounds like they had fun then.. :)

9 Dec, 2009

David

Glad to hear it!!! Hot choc with marshmallows (and cream on top???). I've just died and gone to Heaven! Take Care, keep warm in your snowy weather! :-))

10 Dec, 2009

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