Hi,
Jan has had a window greenhouse installed in our kitchen.....as part of the reno that she did recently.
It measures 1300mm wide by 1100mm high and is 300mm deep.
Jan has planted the mini-greenhouse out to a variety of kitchen herbs. It's good to be able to pick fresh herbs about six feet from the cooktop. I took the second photo this morning so you can see the herb growth that has occurred.
Gary
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer
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Hi,
The window greenhouse continues to exceed our expectations. The chilli plant in the round pot has outgrown the available space and has now been moved outside.
Being over the kitchen sink (and facing into the morning sun), the little structure is easy to water and it provides a steady supply of fresh herbs on demand.
Gary
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer
www.microponics.net.au - for candid dialogue on integrated backyard food production.
www.urbanaquaponics.com.au - the home of the Online Urban Aquaponics Manual.
That's a very clever idea. Looks very stylish too!
Hi Sen,
It's the second such window greenhouse we've had. We had one installed in a previous house about twenty years ago.
They are expensive growing space but, since you need the window anyway, being able to grow fresh herbs within reach of the cutting board is a nice bonus.
Gary
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer
www.microponics.net.au - for candid dialogue on integrated backyard food production.
www.urbanaquaponics.com.au - the home of the Online Urban Aquaponics Manual.
In Asia we all have window grates, so placing anything in a window is impossible. other wise there is a risk of a security breach and some petty thief will be wondering around your home.
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Hi Pugo,
This window is about twelve feet from the ground......and we have two Maltese terriers in the house.......so security is a bit less of an issue for us.
Gary
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer
www.microponics.net.au - for candid dialogue on integrated backyard food production.
www.urbanaquaponics.com.au - the home of the Online Urban Aquaponics Manual.
wow, I never thought using windows as a greenhouse.
great plants you got there, keep them happy!
Hi,
This is how the window greenhouse is looking right now.
Gary
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer
www.microponics.net.au - for candid dialogue on integrated backyard food production.
www.urbanaquaponics.com.au - the home of the Online Urban Aquaponics Manual.
Looking stellar as always Gary.
All system tests are now recorded at http://aquaponics.scorched-revolution.com/ So if you are interested in my system tests. go there
You can definitely see that the plants are enjoying the view. LOL
H
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