Monday, 20 February 2012

Sun and Greenhouses.

The sun was shining on Sunday and in sheltered places it was fairly warm although the temperatures at night fell to minus 2 or 3. One warm place is  my greenhouse and I keep a small chair in there  as I love to read my gardening books  bathed in the free warmth from the sun . My glasshouse is nothing compared to this beauty .
 This is the Italianate Greenhouse  in Ramsgate , Isle of Thanet Kent.



 This was built around 1810 and was part of a property own by Queen Caroline when she was Princess of Wales. It was then owned by the Duke of Wellington's brother and later by Sir Moses and Judith Montefiore. This greenhouse has recently been restored as is a Grade 2 listed building .
I like to visit  greenhouses to see what is grown  and gain ideas.



These pictures are of Charles Darwin's greenhouses at Down House Kent where he propagated many plants to be used in his investigations.



The next two photos I took at Clumber Park Nottinghamshire such a beautiful garden to visit and I was amazed to see these glasshouses. They were so extensive and tidy.

Peach tree.

This year I am hoping to be more well organised in my much smaller greenhouse . No room for a peach tree!  However, I have definately decided that I will still keep a chair  for those moments when, although, the sun is shining the air temperature is still chilly.
I am linking this with Karen at My Little Home and Garden for Sun Lit Sunday
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15 comments:

  1. My Little Home and Garden20 February 2012 at 18:58

    It's a welcome change to visit a greenhouse in the midst of winter. It must be a true delight to have your own, no matter how tiny. I can imagine the pleasurable feeling of sitting in a greenhouse with a garden book and a cup of tea. Thank you for linking to "Sunlit Sunday".

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  2. scrumptious days20 February 2012 at 19:44

    What wonderful greenhouses, they look so orderly and bright. I love the peach tree, just the other day in the car we were listening to the Just William story, where he eats all the peaches from a tree in a greenhouse , and causes his usual mayhem!

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  3. Cindy Adkins20 February 2012 at 20:37

    What a wonderful greenhouse! Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting on my photo of my cat, Rudy!
    Cindy

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  4. Karen S Booth20 February 2012 at 20:41

    I am VERY envious, I have always wanted to visit there, but I am LOVING the virtual tour through your photos!
    Karen

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  5. Helen Philipps20 February 2012 at 20:43

    I loved seeing all your greenhouse pictures today. I find greenhouses such peaceful places, and have fond memories of one we had when I was a child. Hope you enjoy lots of sunny moments this week.
    Helen x

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  6. cherry21 February 2012 at 00:30

    I have never seen a peach tree in a greenhouse awesome!
    Love your pictures... I'm your newest follower..
    Have a wonderful week..
    hugs, Cherry

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  7. cathy@home21 February 2012 at 08:27

    My peach tree is in bloom at the moment .reminds me of a green house iI used to vsit when I was young.

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  8. Raindrops and Daisies21 February 2012 at 09:32

    It looks amazing Meg.

    Great photos.

    Have a good week

    Fiona

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  9. Leslie's Garden21 February 2012 at 23:07

    I've always had a dream of owning a small greenhouse to grow houseplants and start seeds! I think I would live in it:)

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  10. Marguerite22 February 2012 at 00:39

    How nice a warm greenhouse would be at this time of year. One thing that always amazes me at public gardens is how tidy they are. My workbench and garden always look such a mess.

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  11. Pondside22 February 2012 at 00:56

    Every winter we say 'in the spring we'll build a greenhouse' but we never get around to it. The glass houses you've shown are really quite beautiful. There is nothing like that here outside of commercial endeavors. I'd love to tour one like you've shown.

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  12. ...Nina Nixon...22 February 2012 at 20:14

    My hubby would l.o.v.e to have a greenhouse - any of the above - like that.

    Nina x

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    1. CATHY DANIEL23 February 2012 at 22:44

      what a wonderful image - you sitting in your greenhouse reading your gardening books! I shall think of this when the sun shines from now on. Been to Clumber loads of times as am from South Yorkshire - lovely place. xC

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  13. Tomoko24 February 2012 at 12:35

    What a wonderful greenhouse to see and spend sometime. The peach trees took me back to a time I lived in Okayama prefecture where many peach fruits are grown.
    Thank you for your kind visit my blog. I find many interests on your blog!

    RedRose

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  14. Annie Cholewa25 February 2012 at 16:48

    What a totally amazing structure the Italianate Greenhouse is!

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