{"id":99496,"date":"2021-08-05T07:49:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T12:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=99496"},"modified":"2021-08-05T07:51:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T12:51:55","slug":"story-little-greenhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/05\/story-little-greenhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"The story of a little greenhouse……"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello friends! This is the first of hopefully many more posts on a recent acquisition. Just a small part of a much bigger story but that will come later. You know how long I am bemoaned the fact that I needed<\/em> a greenhouse. Given my insatiable love of flowers and how therapeutic anything having to do with them and gardening is for me, I knew this was something I had to have.<\/p>\n

So as serendipity often plays out, I got one! There is a much bigger story as to how this came to be and I will be sharing that in the next few weeks. But suffice to say I am over the moon:) This is not a new greenhouse but rather one that’s been around quite a while. And hasn’t’ been used in quite a while. And one that really needs some serious TLC but who’s bones are good and worth repairing.<\/p>\n

So I am sharing this little project with you from start to how things are thus far and already it’s looking vastly improved. A startling difference what paint, some elbow grease and a basic clean up can do. A few before shots then the progression of the cleanup. Hopefully will be periodically sharing with you various transformations that take place but the main clean up is doe and I am so pleased with how it came out. Enjoy….<\/p>\n

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Potential was there even despite the overgrowth, stained floors and wood beds that needed to be sanded and treated<\/p>\n

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In the overgrowth found a few random dahlias, an incredible testament to the power of nature<\/p>\n

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Finally a place to use my blue and white fishbowls! I immediately saw a pair framing the little door ( we have 6 left of these and as of 9am Thursday they are on special) click here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Bought these pretty myrtle topiaries in this pretty pink\/purple color, they take full sun and re bloom plus you know how much I love topiaries!<\/p>\n

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And so the removal of the overgrowth begins, I didn’t’ dare touch it given how allergic I am to poison ivy!<\/p>\n

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Ahhh…..so much better already!<\/p>\n

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Now time to sand down the wood<\/p>\n

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And get started using Arborcoat from Benjamin Moore (a stain that goes on like a not quite fully opaque paint) yet absorbs into the wood, just what the doctor ordered!<\/p>\n

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What an improvement!!!<\/p>\n

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Now my vision is coming to life:)<\/p>\n

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Oh yea, that’s what I was envisioning!<\/p>\n

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Even brought my first plants into the greenhouse, these are the pioneers!<\/p>\n

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And some of my favorite myrtle topiaires as well<\/p>\n

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I envision bringing lots of my favorite containers into this greenhouse, finally a place to use and store them!<\/p>\n

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So much prettier!<\/p>\n

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And then I added my white New Guinea impatiens which added a lot to the space, was so happy with how it came out!<\/p>\n

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Wow such a difference, these were the perfect finishing touch!<\/p>\n

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In celebration of this post,\u00a0 the fishbowls that many of you have asked about (from Instagram) are on special today for $355.00. We only have 6 pieces left.<\/h3>\n

Click here for info<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (discount comes off at checkout)<\/h3>\n

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Ta dah! Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed putting it together. This was such a fun project for me, but it is not over. There is a back room of decent size that I think I am going to put a table and chair in, an outdoor rug, and dress it up a little as a little hang out spot.<\/p>\n

That will be part of phase 2. I will be sure to share it with you as it comes along.\u00a0 Have someone coming out to check on the various systems to see what works and what needs repair. Hope to do an exterior paint as well but probably will wait till spring.<\/p>\n

That’s what I have for now, thank you for stopping by. Wishing you a fabulous day. Until next time……..<\/p>\n

Last day to take advantage of our beautiful new chinoiserie sale (very wastepaper basket heavy)! Click here to see the sale<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

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