Thursday, February 5, 2015

HEXAGONAL GREENHOUSE, INSPIRATION THURSDAY

Hexagonal Greenhouse, image courtesy of Sunsetliving.com
A greenhouse is definitely on our list for 'someday'.  Of course, a large, standard shaped greenhouse would be the best (and most practical) choice but there is just an attractive nature about this design.  As compact and small greenhouses go, this one is definitely different.  I guess you could say there is something utterly charming about the design.  

It would be nice to have a few scattered around the property wouldn't it?  One for flowers, maybe one for a few veggies or herbs, ha.  I'm sure that would be cost prohibitive but we can dream right?  We will get a regular greenhouse at some point, we even know where we want to put it.  But that will be on 2016's list, there are several big expenses we're dealing with for this season.

Be inspired!



22 comments:

  1. It is pretty but not too sensible.

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  2. Always get a bigger one than you think you'll need. They look huge before you put anything in it. Mine filled up fast and I wished I had known to build a bigger one.

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    1. I've heard that, thanks for the reminder!! It's on our list for a year tor two from now...

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  3. Look into six salvaged doors. Even new doors would be less expensive if bought on sale. That could be near the house for herbs all year. Storm doors were used for one porch I saw. The owner said they were cheaper than a glassed in back porch.

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    1. Now that's a great idea!! Never thought about that. Thanks!!

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  4. One could continue to thrift & find old doors, old windows, etc., and make one. I've seen several blogs with ones that someone has dreamed up. One even used an old satellite dish as the top. Have a great week, what's left!

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    1. Thanks, that's some good ideas. I will have to do some googling. Love the recycling idea...

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  5. Oooh. I suspect I would like a chair in it as well.

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  6. Very pretty!
    I saw a greenhouse made out of old wood-casement windows at The Antique Rose Emporium near Brenham, Texas - it is a beauty.

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    1. Oh, you know i"ve never been there, I have heard it's wonderful. I will have to put that on our Spring travel list. Plus I'd like to have some roses at the farm...at least non fussy roses, ha.

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  7. It's beautiful but, as you say, very small. We built our greenhouse out of wood and covered it with UV resistant plastic. We made it large enough to have an entire raised garden bed inside. I germinate my seedlings in trays early but also plant into the bed a few tomatoes and capsicums, sometimes rockmelon or eggplant, so I have produce pre and post season. It also allows me to plant tropical things like ginger. Of course, it's also wonderful to potter around in there on very chilly and even rainy winter days. None too pretty though!

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    1. Mmm, ginger is so good. Hey, pretty is not required to be practical, right? Ha. I like the idea of early starting seeds and plants and just growing stuff in the Winter. I love your idea too of having an entire raised bed in there. Cool!!

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  8. It's a pretty greenhouse but not very big.
    I hate the thought of a heavy hail storm hitting on all that glass . Not a good thing.

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    1. Pretty for sure but yeah, I figured it's too small to be very practical. Hail would not be good and we've had some hailstorms out there on occasion.

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  9. It's beautiful! Does it have reinforced glass? Those glass panels look like they might be insulated. I think you are smart to go for something more practical but having something beautifully ornamental as well can feed the need in your soul.

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    1. Hey, maybe we can have practical and ornamental if done right, ha. Feed the soul....love it! And luv ya! ;-)

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