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new greenhouse....and some garden shots

sandra

By sandra

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after last winters big freeze which killed so many of my aeoniums and other tender things we have decided we need more inside space. my husband Julian found some old windows in work which are perfect for the job. they have been there for ages covered in brambles and stingys.

i gave them a good scrub and greased the workings. the big shed is where i house my cactus upstairs, down stairs is the work, music, and craft space. we have a log burner in there. as the shed faces south we hope the block wall will store up the winter sunshine to keep things warmer at night. also if we light the fire in the evening the chimney heats up which will then help with the nighttime temps in the greenhouse.

some of you know we run a small nursery. we specialise in succulents especialy aeoniums.

thought i’d add some garden shots.

Julian is busy with ’payed building work this week , but hopefully get more done on the weekend…
Happy Gardening
Sandra…

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Your succulents are lovely whats the coffee coloured one?

23 Sep, 2009

 

Smashing photo`s Sandra,That freeze did upset the apple cart a bit and yes I remember you saying you lost a lot,hope you get it up and working soon.........

23 Sep, 2009

 

Wonderful news, Sandra, and well thought out as regards the heating. More power to your elbows, folks! :-))

23 Sep, 2009

 

Hi Sandra hopefully we will see the finished 'inside space' great bit of recycling too.

23 Sep, 2009

 

I agree Bob, I also think you have a wonderful garden Sandra and to run your own nursery, that's my idea of heaven. Mind you I bet its a real headache at the same time?
Good luck with this winter, I'll hope for a milder one for you although I do like the frosty mornings with the sun glinting off the ice and obviously Holly is preying for snow. Lol ;~))

23 Sep, 2009

 

This is great..I have had one little succulent like the ones you have 6th photo down..it has not been happy much at all..sure would not mind knowing what makes them so happy with you!..lol

23 Sep, 2009

 

Your windows look like double glaced so should keep in some warmth. Good luck I hope your plants survive. Lovely garden photos

24 Sep, 2009

 

its some kind of echivera Drc...

aeonium zwartkopf Cat. they like sunshine and well drained soil. they thrive on neglect. i only water them when they are realy dry. too much water will kill them.

i'm looking forward to the inside aswell....;-))

Hywel they are not double glased unfortunately. but that does make them lighter and easier to handle.

24 Sep, 2009

 

Bet I over watered it...it is at my sons now..will let him & his wife know..

24 Sep, 2009

 

good luck with the window project sandra, your plants all look great to,:o)

24 Sep, 2009

 

<----- sulking because he does not have a greenhouse or that much space to play with plants... :-(

Awesome area! My compliments to the chef! :-)

25 Sep, 2009

 

thanks for the comments.
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Cat too much water is probably the problem.
thanks San .
N2 poor you...i'll pass the compliment on to the chef....

25 Sep, 2009

 

What a great addition for such beautiful plants! Have you considered painting the block wall a dark color, eg forest green, to add to the heat gain?

25 Sep, 2009

 

good idea Orgratis...thanks.;-))

25 Sep, 2009

 

I want that bath, lol!
Great idea! Brilliant recycling too!

20 Oct, 2009

 

the bath is stunning...we did think abour plumbing it in ithe house but it was tooo scratched. glad u like it..;-))

22 Oct, 2009

 

Its gorgeous! I'm desperately trying to afford one, as the council wont put one in for me! Stuck with a shower, which I hate with a passion!! I really need to stop whinging, lol!

22 Oct, 2009

 

enjoyed your blog Sandra, good luck with the greenhouse:-)

24 Oct, 2009

 

roof trusses going on today....maybe roof next weekend...;-))

25 Oct, 2009

 

It's coming on, then! Good stuff! You ok?

25 Oct, 2009

 

yes thanks Marie. busy in other peoples gardens this week ...but at least it pays...hope uni is going well..xx

26 Oct, 2009

 

Its great thanks! Dunno if I'm learning anything yet, but its fun!! :~))

26 Oct, 2009

 

Sandra you have a lovely collection of succulents, like you we lost a few of our tender plants last year, so good luck with the windows.

20 Dec, 2009

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