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Extension and beautification

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:10 am
by Ralf
I have done some beautification and extension works around the greenhouse. Anyhow the main thought behind was to get more space. The result thereof is now a bigger and better cold frame. It will mainly used for cold hardy cacti in pots and their propagation. Some other plants are only in the cold frame for the summer.

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Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:06 pm
by daiv
Nice work! A very clean arrangement. In picture 339_greenhouse.JPG - is this looking to the East? South to the right?

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:24 pm
by tudedude
nice and clean. I really like this setup.

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:37 pm
by Tiggy
Some transformation. Nice job! Nice garden too.
Susi

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:55 am
by Ralf
Thanks for your nice comments folks!
Daiv, it's absolutely correct. The flowerbed and cold frame is facing south. Other directions won't make any sense.

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:38 pm
by daiv
Ralf, this is what I thought. I wondered if the buildings near the greenhouse caused any shade problems for you?

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:14 pm
by Ralf
Yes indeed, Daiv. It's only during the winter rest from end of October until begin of March. The most of the greenhouse is then shaded. :(
However it can't be everything perfect.

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:07 pm
by CoronaCactus
Beautiful beatification, Ralf!

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:10 pm
by daiv
Ralf, I understand. It is hard for us at these northern latitudes to avoid shadows unless we are on top of a hill. Then you have to fight the winds!

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:24 pm
by Ralf
Thanks Darryl! Always on the way to perfection. :wink:
Daiv, if the cacti are bloom and grow there is no reason to change anything.

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:49 pm
by apfire
Your back yard looks very comfortable. I like it.

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:55 pm
by tumamoc
I dig that small greenhouse. That size would be perfect for the limited space in my yard...er...patio.

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:22 pm
by Sharpy
Very nice work Ralf! Could you let me know the make/model of your little cold frame? It looks more sturdy then what I have found so far. Does it seem to be pretty durable?

Re: Extension and beautification

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:13 pm
by Ralf
Thanks for your kind responses, folks.
tumamoc, we should have a look for a smart solution of your space problem, if I'm for the next time in Tucson. :wink:
Otherwise you should join the TCSS! There are a lot guys who would help you too. :)
Sharpy, the cold frame is made by Beckmann. It's a German manufacturer. I'm not sure whether you can buy it in the USA.
This model is expandable to endless. Here you'll find their online-shop. (Sorry it's only in German)