Blissful Friday GPODers!
As promised yesterday, we’re again in Richmond, British Columbia for the ultimate tour of Cherry Ong’s new greenhouse and surrounding container backyard (for those who missed yesterday’s publish, test it out right here: Half 6). Over the previous a number of weeks Cherry has been specializing in the technical elements of this backyard undertaking, however in the present day we get to dive into the vegetation and designs that remodeled this sensible a part of her property right into a lush and colourful nook that has develop into the right spot to sit down and revel in Cherry’s many inventive container combos.
Having fun with a New Seating Space and the Fairly In the course of the Hotter Months
I wasted no time in surrounding the greenhouse with containers. I hatched the thought of transferring our teak armchairs and tables to the nook behind the greenhouse because it was being constructed. My household was skeptical about it at first. I believe it turned out to be a winner. We didn’t benefit from the chairs the place they have been beforehand set as a result of glare of the solar. Now we discover ourselves sitting and having fun with. Hubby even streams the sounds of a water function for additional enjoyment.
Fall 2022: I like this color palette!
Spring 2023: Teak armchairs and desk are an superior discover from Craigslist years again.
Spring 2023: Planter bowl from Pot Integrated. A stunning mixture of sizzling colours on this container, with Black Rose aeonium (Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’, Zone 9–12) making a daring focus within the pot. If that succulent seems acquainted, I imagine we noticed it’s mom plant in Cherry’s greenhouse yesterday! The true magic in succulents is their capacity to propagate so simply—simply take a reducing and stick it in some soil. So long as your soil is well-draining and the reducing is getting loads of gentle, new roots will sprout. For a container artist like Cherry, meaning an infinite provide of recent vegetation to include into new designs.
Summer season 2023: Later within the rising season and this colourful pot has actually crammed out. The usage of succulents replaces the necessity for a lot of flowering vegetation, however the few which might be blended in present blooms of various sizes and styles to maintain issues fascinating.
Summer season 2023: Cherry’s backyard house could also be small, however she makes essentially the most of each potential inch and makes use of essentially the most fascinating vegetation to create memorable scenes. She manages all of this whereas nonetheless having garden house for his or her lovable Frenchie named Brocc.
Spring 2024: Outdoors of her succulent assortment, Cherry additionally has a transparent appreciation for colourful foliage vegetation that thrive in her Pacific Northwest backyard. The orange coral bells are fabulous, however Cherry was proper to place the gorgeous ‘Brise d’Anjou’ Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium caeruleum ‘Brise D’Anjou’, Zone 3–7) entrance and middle.
Summer season 2024: Cherry’s containers are thriving and plenty of of her succulents and cacti are having fun with their summer time trip outside, however some treasured specimens nonetheless sit within the security and safety of the greenhouse.
Fall 2024: Earlier than the good migration contained in the greenhouse, a few of Cherry’s succulents and different potted possessions loved the final heat days of the late season and continued to make the small seating space really feel like an immersive plant expertise.
Fall 2024: For me, it by no means will get higher than Cherry’s attractive succulent combos. Succulents may be present in such a beautiful vary of colours and shades, and Cherry makes use of this range with a eager eye and creative contact. I beloved recognizing a private favourite, bear’s paw (Cotyledon tomentosa, Zone 10–12 or as a houseplant), poking out from that lovely purple and grey echeveria. The true win of this container is the wonderful texture and distinction that convey pleasure to this muted shade palette.
Points and Concerns
We found a crack on glass pan roof vent within the first spring. This was as a result of the vent opener’s arm was touching the glass. We obtained a alternative pane from Russell Nursery. The pane is simply obtainable by them as it’s a totally different dimension in comparison with the common panes.
For the summers, we depart the door open in the course of the hotter months as greenhouse temperatures rise to ≥30°C/86°F. I’ve a shade material however haven’t discovered any want for it simply but.
We use a mix of vinegar and dishwashing cleaning soap to scrub the greenhouse. We reused an previous “spray bottle attachment that mixes answer and water” for window cleansing (from Windex?) hooked up to a hose and it really works properly. We want to sort out cleansing and detailing of the algae fashioned between the overlap of the glass panes this summer time. We’ve learn {that a} plastic plant tag could also be inserted to achieve these websites. Would any of you’ve any tips about this?
Heating Concepts I’m Curious About However Haven’t Tried
Utilizing bubble wrap to line the greenhouse partitions throughout winter. A pal recommended this however I’ve not been capable of finding a supply of UV rated ones.
Utilizing a lit candle with a terra cotta pot used as a dome to cowl it as recommended by Anya The Backyard Fairy (take a look at the video of this undertaking on Fb: Make a Easy Heater for Your Greenhouse). I’ve requested round and nobody I do know has tried it.
I hope you all loved my greenhouse story, I might love to listen to about yours. Thanks!
Thank YOU a lot for sharing all of this precious data and so many nice photos by the course of this collection, Cherry! I’m undecided about the remainder of GPOD, however I’ve saved numerous notes for my dream greenhouse I hope to construct sooner or later. Whereas a greenhouse isn’t in my playing cards this season, I’m nonetheless feeling very impressed to sort out some huge backyard initiatives this 12 months.
If you happen to’re tackling any backyard initiatives this spring, or have a greenhouse you’ve constructed, accessorized, or renovated, contemplate sharing your backyard story with the weblog! Large or small, we’d love to listen to concerning the additions and alterations which have made your backyard higher. Observe the instructions under to submit your backyard images by way of electronic mail, or ship me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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