My DH just had a small greenhouse built for me and I want to share it with you guys. It is not very elaborate but I like it. The first picture is what the back of the house looked like in the beginning. We had a chain link fence that we had to remove in order to start building. Here is one of the worker's sons helping out.
Jesse
Here is the first wall of the greenhouse.
Jesse
Here are the clear fiberglass panels that we used on the top and sides.
Jesse
The first wall is now up.
Jesse
The rest of the walls going up.
Jesse
Oh, Jesse, that is completely fabulous!!!!! Big *HUGS* to your DH from me! That greenhouse is huge, and you are going to have such a fabulous time playing in it! :-D
Does this mean that you were able to work out a deal to purchase that house, or are you still renting? I think I lost track of what was happening...
I'm so excited for you!!! WOWZA!
The greenhouse is almost finished and some of the plants have been moved in. The silver thing on the top right is an attic fan converted to a greenhouse fan. The greenhouse has two other vents to keep it from getting too hot. I still need to hang up my lights so I can see at night. But it is beginning to become a real greenhouse.
Jesse
Now I'm wondering what to do with all of my african violets. What I want to know is how much sun my african violets can take. I am going to order a shade cloth when I get the money but do not have it yet. I don't want them to get too much sun so that is why I'm asking.
We are going to eventually going to buy this house. But first we need to save up for a nice down payment.
Jesse
Jesse,
That's a wonderful greenhouse! You should be very proud!
As far as your AV's & sunlight ... You might be able to arrange it so they get filtered morning sunshine,but I would not risk them getting full sun.
Maybe you could add a sheet of the green plastic over the AV's only to create a bit of shade???
It all looks so nice & I'm sure you will figure something out.
Congrats!
MsC
The photos make the walls look almost invisible but they are not. I'm going to paint a border around the middle of the greenhouse to hide the wire so it will look better. I will probably paint a solid stipe of green around it and then paint some cute little flowers on that.
Jesse
I'm delighted to hear that you're going to be able to work out a purchase arrangement with your landlord! Last I heard, that was still a bit up in the air, but you thought it might be a possibility. It's sure a lot more fun to make all these great improvements when you're making plans to make it really your own!
I like your idea of putting a border around the greenhouse... most that I've seen look more functional than pretty... yours will be both!
:-)
That is a great idea MsC. I have also seen venetian blinds on the ceiling of some greenhouses. I left a very large blind and a couple smaller ones in the house across the street when we moved. Maybe I should take them down and put them on the ceiling over the african violet section.
Jesse
What a blessing, Fancy.
what a wonderful greenhouse!!!
Hi Jesse,
Oh you are so very lucky!!! Give your hubby a big peck on the cheek! He is a very good hubby. I would LOVE to have a greenhouse!
TFS!
Joanne
Very nice! I would love to have a greenhouse! But it would probably never be big enough!
Well done! I like it. Congrats, Jesse.
Don Ü
Congratulations! It looks great.
Sharon
is that great or what, what a nice hubby,your gonna love it. hope it's everything you want it to be,good luck.
bonnie
Congratulations, Jesse!!
What a boost!
Another idea for the AV's is to put them (even if temporarily) under the shelves/tables of other plants.
The potential downside to that is water dripping down on the AVs, depending on the bench. Perfect light amount, though. Worth getting a nice clear tray?
Jesse I love your New Green house ! I'm so excitied for you !
Will it be too warm out there for African violets ? I bet Epsicas will love it !
No, it will not be too warm. We have an attic fan in it that actually has a thermostat that we can adjust and it keeps it really cool. I have most of the plants moved out to the greenhouse now and it is beginning to really look nice.
Jesse
Plantcrazii
oh man that is so neat,hubby was suppose to build me one after he finish the patio,but now friday is his last day on his job.but god has been good he has another one he starts in about 2 weeks,so we will hold off on everything till them.you enjoy it,take us some pictures so we can drool,and i am drooling
I'm sorry to go O/T, but I have to say, what a blessing Starfly that your DH has found a new job! I hope everything will go well and that it will turn out to be a wonderful new opportunity for both of you. *hugs*
OK... Back to Jesse's greenhouse!
Jesse, you can't tell us how nice the greenhouse looks with all your plants now and then not post more pictures for us to oooohhh and aaaahhhhh over.... what a tease!!
I will take some more tomorrow and post them. I was busy today trying to get the rest of them moved out to the greenhouse.
Jesse
Very nice Jesse! I'm sure yyour plants will love it in there.
Morning Jesse!
Can't wait to see the new photos.
Joanne
