27-11-2006, 09:07 PM | #1 |
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Tropical greenhouse
This has been a long term idea and the last few weeks (as some of you will know) I have started to make plans for a Tropical greenhouse setup. I'm planning a tropically planted greenhouse like a mini slice of rainforest. After further research I plan to use plants that will allow tropical butterlies to be introduced into the greenhouse. I have purchased a few books on the subject, but wondered if anyone has any first hand experience if this type of setup - Information, pics etc.
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27-11-2006, 09:31 PM | #2 |
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pete that sounds like a great idea
i would love to take a greenhouse or preferably a conservatory and give it a tropical feel and then let the reds have free roam with access to the outdoors. it would be great to recieve any information ideas pictures that members might have |
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Sorry Pete, no info myself, but it sounds like a fabulous project, looking forward to seeing picture when it happens.
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27-11-2006, 11:07 PM | #4 |
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Yes Linda thats sort of my idea, only for now it will be just plants until I see how it works and how I can control temp and humidity etc.
Thanks Ade
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28-11-2006, 07:34 AM | #6 |
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What are the chances of that. I got one very similar on freecycle as well Not sure how I will transport it or where I will put it yet
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28-11-2006, 12:10 PM | #7 |
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PMSL at you both Linda and Pete.
Isnt it amazing what you can find on freecycle, these days lol. Ade
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28-11-2006, 01:52 PM | #8 |
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pete we did wander didnt we
why yours stated complete with occupant well look on the good side you have a resident person in charge of watering plants & cleaning windows come on folks give me and pete suggestions on how to transform our greenhouses into a tropical paradise |
28-11-2006, 02:26 PM | #9 |
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pete i was lucky enough to have the day off today so ive made a start ...........
the other side of the greenhouse and in the end i decided i would have a water feature what do you think so far ? if i get time later im off to see what sort of furniture i might add but at the moment i need to rest my tired aching back |
28-11-2006, 02:49 PM | #10 |
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pml at u all gone from a what do u think of this and help ect to a
look at what i wish i had u lot make i chuckle luv becks xxxxxxxxx And o my linda u have been busy i hope petes nose hasnt put out by ur speedy work
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