greenhouse? ha!
When R promised to build us a greenhouse one day, I knew something like this was beyond the scope of the project.
But this? It’s a little more of a come-down than I was prepared for. But hey…it seems to be doing the job of keeping the last of the tomatoes warm enough to keep ripening. Am I going to get a chance to try out that recipe for fried green tomatoes?
October 17th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I see a jealous tomato plant on the right that’s wondering why it didn’t merit a fancy plastic cover! But whatever works, greenhouse-wise, I say. There’s always next summer for true building construction. Meanwhile, enjoy the tomatoes…ripened or green.
October 17th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I’ve got similar aspirations. I hope some day to have a greenhouse that doubles as a little outdoor hangout complete with furniture where dinners and poker games can be held. And my reality is more that I wrap my plants in bubble wrap and burlap on cold nights. Oh well.
October 17th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I think we women need to develop some carpentry skills. My vision is not so very fancy…more like something knocked together from recycled windows, etc. Oh, well, indeed. It is still possible that the growing number of plants that come inside for the winter will motivate R. We’ll see.
October 17th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Love your extreme contrast. Whatever works. But one must not stop dreaming. I want that greenhouse too. [I’m coming back to read your previous posts. I see I’m behind.]
October 19th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Grace: Welcome back! The rainy weather brings a flurry of posts, even though the material for them should be waning. Love the new look for your site.
October 20th, 2009 at 12:14 am
That’s hilarious!! Well, ultimately, I guess it’ll do the trick!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:46 am
Oh Ricki, that is hilarious! But if it works, how’s to complain? That featured greenhouse is a dream of mine, well probably every gardener alive, as well.
Frances
October 22nd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Frances: No complaints, but I dream on…with lots of company, it seems.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:48 am
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