28 April 2013

The Green House

Yesterday was the very first proper spring day up north, and our first order of business, after finally enjoying some coffee outside, was fixing the roof of the green house. Being veterans at this, we completed the task in no time, and without any arguments. Once the green house was cleaned, all 400 plants were moved from my dining room into their new home. Just a few more weeks, and we can plant them outside.

I promised you pictures, didn't I? I found them but then I got distracted by life. So here they are. Most are from last year when the green house was built. Some are from yesterday, to show off our ginormous tomato plants. Seriously, they are flowering already.

Our starting point:



To escape from eight little girls running around the house, it was the day of Lola’s birthday party, Ryan spent the day replacing the windows in the potting shed by bigger ones.





Next up, the roof:







So far, that was easy. And now for the fun part, putting up the acrylic plates. Gliding them into place was a major pain but we got it done and we’re still married.




And for the finishing touch, lobelia.




A few shots from inside:





That was last year. This was yesterday. The black-eyed Susans, started from seed, on their way to the green house.





Everything is back in place. And the dining room looks almost normal again.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm a little jealous! Looks fab! <3 your jersey cousin

Laura said...

that is amazing!! You guys are so talented! Love it!! xxxx

IJme said...

Sweet

Gerdien said...

Wow!! Wil ik ook!!

Ellemieke said...

Wow, that's a great greenhouse!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, so awesome you guys! You are inspiring us. Xo jake and anne

Anonymous said...

Completely darling! The lobelia on the roof is my favorite touch.

Sheila said...

Can I buy some tomato plants?

happychef said...

Wow great job,wish you could Help me with mine green house.Need a green house .Got it ha ha.Seriorly someday i will have my green house.But way to many other projects on the fire for my husband..Got lots of small gardens going.Lots pf hearbs,tomatoes are blooming crazy,sunflowers,collard greens red cabbage and so much more.So for now we are very blessed and very happy with all our blessings and new gardens bloomings.ANGEL GARDEN GRAMMS/CRAFTY LADY

happychef said...

With so many projects,and also writting a cookbook.But i'm still trying to find someone to Help me publish my cookbooks.In the memory of my late Father died of cancer.SO my cookbooks will raise money and awareness about cancers.I WILL DONATE 1/2of all the sales to my cancer reshearch foundation in memory of my dad.And all those that has passed on,and those that are still fighting to find the cure.OH thank you all. HAPPYCOOKDIA/HAPPYCHEF

Karyn said...

Awesome!!!!!!

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