Greenhouse

[cowboy51278]

So this spring I had planned on starting my long awaited greenhouse. Ive wanted one for years and now that we actually own a home I couldn't wait to get started. With the sluggish economy and the cost of doing business going through the roof the finances haven't been there to do that and renovate this house. So I've had to wait. That is until this morning. I found out that one of the senior members of our local society has liquidated his entire collection down to one orchid and is selling his greenhouse. I knew he had spent a small fortune designing, building and perfecting it so I knew it was way out of my price range. After stewing on it for an hour or so I figured I'd give him a shout and maybe take a look at it and kick the tires a bit. If anything I figured Id be at home pouting in my beer tonight. When I got there to see the greenhouse I found that it was FANTASTIC . So I dropped the question. "How much?"..........

So my next story is about the greenhouse I bought for $500 and have to take apart and move to my back yard

Its 12x24' and includes heat, foggers, ventilation, lighting and the shade cloth. SOOOOO EXCITED! Now I just have to convince the town to let me put it up.

[Tom_in_PA]

congrats.....I am still trying t oconvince my wife I need to build a small one myself

[cowboy51278]

Originally Posted by Tom_in_PA

congrats.....I am still trying t oconvince my wife I need to build a small one myself

that has been the toughest part! first you need to file all the correct paperwork, making sure you use the right forms. Then there is a commitee meeting, where you are asked to provide a 1000 word essay on why you "think" you need a greenhouse and a breakdown in price structure. the whole process is very exhausting

i'm starting to feel that maybe the building permit is going to be the easy part.

[bellini girl]

Congrats Paul on finally getting your greenhouse. 1000 words eh? Why don't they simply ask your friends on OB just WHY you need it. don't they know you have oodles more orchids to buy? Good luck any ways

Lecent

[Jkelee]

I'M SOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
Wish I had it though

[Chubidubi]

Woo hoo That's so cool!!!

[Tom_in_PA]

Do you think I would be held resposible for the academic honesty policy if I "borrowed" your essay Paul to give my wife

[stonedragonfarms]

Congrats Paul...good luck with the essay; too bad you're not zoned res/ag...

[cb977]

Paul, what a great deal!
Congrats to you!

[DebsC]

You really did get a good deal! Congrats are in order, for sure!

Good luck convincing the city you really need that greenhouse!! Keep us posted on how it's going.