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People Who Live in Glass Houses…Might Be Gardeners

All right, maybe I’m exaggerating.  People don’t really live in glass houses, unless the people you’re talking about are gardeners, and the houses are greenhouses.  Many of us would practically move into that kind of “glass house,” if it meant having more time to enjoy and work with our plants.  

Recently I received a catalog of some of the most beautiful glass houses I’ve ever seen.   They’re made by a company called Hartley, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, and they are absolutely gorgeous, any grower’s dreamhouse.  Approved by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, they’re built with light aluminum frames that allow plenty of natural light to illuminate the spacious interiors.  Take a look at this Victorian Classic model:

Victorian Classic Planthouse, by Hartley Botanic, Inc.

Victorian Classic Planthouse, by Hartley Botanic, Inc.

As you’d expect, these greenhouses are not inexpensive.  My catalog lists a price range from around $16,000 all the way up to $58,685–and those are special offers.  Still, you get what you pay for, and these houses can be customized to serve as a garden room or a contained environment for specific growing needs.  Check out www.hartleybotanic.com for more details and illustrations of other models.

Have you made out your Christmas list yet?  I’d like to add a house to mine!

cheers,

Lynn

www.LynnCoulter.com

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2 Responses to “People Who Live in Glass Houses…Might Be Gardeners”

  1. chenry Says:
    December 18th, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    OK, while the Lottery wishing side of me wants one of those gorgeous greenhouses, I’ll never be able to enter a glass greenhouse without thinking of the movie, “The Hand that Rocks the Cradle”. There’s a greenhouse scene that is one of those audience “jumping” moments. Great suspense adult movie but probably not the best PR for glass greenhouse companies.
    So, when I win the lottery (or marry into money), I’ll be requesting plexiglass. They are gorgeous!

  2. Lynn Coulter Says:
    December 18th, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    LOL! You make a great case for plexiglass, although I never saw that movie. But the Hartley catalog does say that these are fitted with tempered safety glass, so maybe they would pass your “jump” test!

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