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This is the latest stunning backyard trend

Your winter garden never looked so good - by Diana Moore
  • 24 Jun 2019
This is the latest stunning backyard trend
Chris Warnes

With tiny houses taking the world by storm, it’s no wonder that miniature greenhouses are popping up in gardens all over the internet – and whether or not you have a green thumb, there’s something so inviting about the foggy windows of a greenhouse that feeds the soul.

With plant tendrils gently skimming glass panes and the promise of new growth humming beneath a simple A-frame structure, it’s the perfect sanctuary to erect at the bottom of your garden – both for you and your green friends.

An important job in the big picture of a comprehensive gardening plan, greenhouses have been built for centuries to nurse and nurture plants through the ravages of winter – harnessing the sun’s rays to deliver the good stuff year round and resulting in a bounty of new seedlings and delicate plants ready to re-join the garden as soon as the frost melts.

Whilst many parts of Australia don’t dive deep into winter temperatures, depending on where you live, temperatures may still drop below zero and this can be devastating for your plants. Having them potted and portable means they can take in the warmer weather offered by the sunny enclave of your greenhouse.

Companies in Australia such as Sproutwell and Winter Gardenz sell custom or pre-fabricated greenhouses in kits ready for assembly but if your gardening budget looks more like a shoestring, or you simply love the idea of creating your own greenhouse on a budget, think outside the box and upcycle pieces to tick off the essential elements:

  • Weathered timber or steel window frames
  • Solid flooring to keep things clean and cosy
  • A handy water source
  • Shelving and benches for plant potting and display
  • Plenty of places to hang plants overhead
  • Tools and equipment to tend plants
  • Somewhere to sit and soak it all in

Here’s some inspiration to get your decorator’s green thumb going:

1. Rustic charm

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You heard what the sign said.🌺✌🏽💚 #thegrounds #goodvibesonly

2. Sleek santuary

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🍃Midsommardagen🍃Sol o lagom varmt för min del 🌤 passar på att njuta av tillvaron...🌤ha en bra dag alla fina..😉#trädgårdsinspiration #trädgårdstider #växthusinspiration #mygarden #greenhouse #trädgårdsinspo #tradgardsinspo

3. Finland fantasy

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Kasvihuoneesta on tullut parissa vuodessa puutarhan sydän. 11 neliöinen Juliana Junior on ollut kooltaan täydellinen. Maatiililattia tekee ansarista monikäyttöisen ympäri vuoden 🌿 ~ Can't imagine my garden without green house anymore 🍅 ~ #uusipostausblogissa #kasvihuone #juliana @kivikangaskasvihuoneet #tomaatti #keittiöpuutarha #luomu #lähiruoka #puutarhaelämää #greenhouse #gardenlifestyle #allthingsbotanical #kitchengarden #organic #gardenliving #mygardenlife #växthus #trädgårdsinspiration #trädgårdsliv #köksträdgård #livetpålandet

3. A glimpse into winter

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Tuntuu että koko piha hautautuu lumeen. En tahdo pysyä vauhdissa lumen pudottamisen kanssa. Kasvarikin näyttää enää pikkutönöltä kaiken valkoisen keskellä ❄️ * This is Finland. Enough with the snow. We have all we need 😅 * #greenhouse #winterwonderland #thisisfinland #gardenlifestyle #puutarhaelämää #kasvihuone #juliana #trädgårdinorr #trädgårdsinspiration

4. Stylish sun trap

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Dinner in the greenhouse

6. The real deal

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Birthday boy! 3 years of companionship, love and care. We love you Dex! . . . #bordercollielove #thebestdog #bestfriend #loyaldog

7. Contemporary conservatory

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Conservatory built in the rocky archipelago of Gothenburg,Sweden. Photo:#Linaikse #JVA #architecture #archipelago #project #interior #interiör #interiordesign #göteborg #gbg #gothenburg #conservatory

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Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. From styling her local bar to feel like your best friend’s lounge room, to randomly restyling people’s bookshelves, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you.

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