A greenhouse gives you the unique opportunity to perform some real environmental Jiu-jitsu. As long as the sun is shining you can create a space that laughs at the cold—increasing the ambient temperature by more than 50 degrees and carving out a bit of summer from the depths of January. And there are many options. From the more-expensive-than-your-first-home models that boast an intimate relationship with the Queen, Kew Gardens, and Gertrude Jekyll, to A-frames that are little more than pup tents covered in cling film, you can find one to suit your needs.
Another great post. I love the greenhouse. Pardon me if I've already said this but want you to know that your blog has led us to look at our place very differently. We had already begun efforts to re-plant some of the trees that used to be ubiquitous here, but the blog has helped me be in relationship to the land in different ways. Because of the blog, I'm on my second book by Tallamy - which has led us to expand our criteria for purchasing plants (we've moved beyond just "deer-resistant"). Have you read Drew Landham's book, The Home Place? Like your blog, the book reconnected me to our land and place. Our home doesn't go back as far as yours in terms of traditional ownership. We have learned that it is on a portion of the unceded territory of the Nisenan so we have studied about them to better understand the history.
Very kind words, Delores, thank you. And how interesting to learn the history of your property as well. The Home Place sounds great and my library has a copy so I've added it to my never-ending list. We can all learn from each other.
Well done, you two! I like the ornate metalwork along the apex of the roof, as well as the two windows for venting. Himself and I have long parted ways over joint projects--fortunately our lads are both able to work with him and steer him in the right direction. Laura, you have my utter admiration for working so well with the free-wheeling male of the species, for whom instructions are mere suggestions. It looks super.
Another great post. I love the greenhouse. Pardon me if I've already said this but want you to know that your blog has led us to look at our place very differently. We had already begun efforts to re-plant some of the trees that used to be ubiquitous here, but the blog has helped me be in relationship to the land in different ways. Because of the blog, I'm on my second book by Tallamy - which has led us to expand our criteria for purchasing plants (we've moved beyond just "deer-resistant"). Have you read Drew Landham's book, The Home Place? Like your blog, the book reconnected me to our land and place. Our home doesn't go back as far as yours in terms of traditional ownership. We have learned that it is on a portion of the unceded territory of the Nisenan so we have studied about them to better understand the history.
Very kind words, Delores, thank you. And how interesting to learn the history of your property as well. The Home Place sounds great and my library has a copy so I've added it to my never-ending list. We can all learn from each other.
Well done, you two! I like the ornate metalwork along the apex of the roof, as well as the two windows for venting. Himself and I have long parted ways over joint projects--fortunately our lads are both able to work with him and steer him in the right direction. Laura, you have my utter admiration for working so well with the free-wheeling male of the species, for whom instructions are mere suggestions. It looks super.
Thank you Tui! The free-wheeling male and I complement one another pretty well, I think.