Yes. You can guess what is in my yard. Right?
It’s the Village Green greenhouse from Big Lots.
But folks, I did not get the large, 119.00 one. No. The Mister went to Big Lots with me to look at this “greenhouse” I found. The more we looked, the more we felt like the small one was the best size to start with. It is plenty big for now, and we will see if we can get a year out of it. We’ll see if we can get a month out of it!!
Before we bought it, I sort of “whined” about wanting him to just “see” the greenhouse. ”Just show you.” (Read: Let’s go buy one.) And then The Mister and Michaela and I ended up out shopping, getting a few things for supper. I told them that we could get our bread from Big Lots. So off to Big Lots we went.
“Big Lots!” Michaela said. ”Why are we going to Big Lots??”
“The bread is really cheap there,” I said.
“Have you not figured this out yet, Michaela? We are going to get a greenhouse,” said The Mister.
Peeps, they were laughing at me!!
Okay, time for some review stuff about this greenhouse.
- It was on sale for 50.00. Yes. (The Mister should be glad I directed us there to get bread.)
- All the pieces were in the box
- It was VERY easy to assemble
The greenhouse is lightweight, so I drove small stakes into the ground in each corner. Each stake had a place to attach a piece of cord so that I could tie the greenhouse down. I think this will help tremendously.
I leveled the ground.
You can see how big it is. It’s a BIG. LOT.
Ha ha.
Yeah right.
Put mulch around the outside to kill the creeping grass that will invade come springtime.
Adding plants. Be still my heart.
Can you tell how much fun this will be??
I love dirt! And I yelled that exact phrase across the yard to The Mister today. He just laughed.
If you build it, the creatures will come.
Big enough to have a seat and flip through magazines. Do you know where I will be with my coffee in the mornings?
Marqueta, do you recognize the banner!! It’s lovely in there!!
Now, this structure, as Marqueta said in a comment to me, has “good bones.” I will hopefully build around it. If that makes any sense. But that’s not going to happen right now. For now, I am enjoying this little bit of instant (well, almost) happiness. Let’s see how long it lasts!!
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Love it.
Hi there Miss Em!! Thanks so very much! We miss you. Love, Lynn
Hi Lynn, I had to laugh at you decorating the greenhouse–only because I know how you feel. My dad had converted one side of the horse barn into a “greenhouse” for my mom. It stood neglected for awhile. I am no gardener, though I love plants, but I set out to clean it out and decorate it! I am making banners to stand in as valances over the windows. You know those white metal scalloped border fences? I turned it upside down, mounted it over the longest window and tucked vintage floral postcards in it. I’m having so much fun decorating it.
I hope you have fun and success with your greenhouse. Off to visit your mama’s blog
Hi Dana! So good to “see you!” Decorating is part of it! Right? I mean, we are the standing and staring club, after all. I LOVE the idea about the fence and the postcards! You have my mind spinning!! LOL. Thanks for visiting mom, too! She has a lot of good stuff to share! Love, Lynn
It’s adorable. My gardener daughter is reading over my shoulder and said “that’s cute!” as if I haven’t pointed out the greenhouse at Big Lots 100 times to her….
I hope you enjoy it SO VERY MUCH.
And that girls’ bday is coming. She’d best not provoke me!
Hugs!
~april
Hi April!!
Thank you! Your daughter would LOVE one of these. I am really enjoying mine so very much. I need to add some more feedback to the post above, for any who buy it.
Big hugs,
Lynn
Dear Lynn,
Hooray, you got it! The Mister sounds like he’s good at taking hints.
I love that you put the banner in there; it makes it your little own cottage in the garden.
May it be a blessed home to your green babies.
Love,
Marqueta
Dear Marqueta,
Thanks! I am LOVING it! Oh my. I have “the bug” now when it come to a greenhouse. They are so much fun!! And yes. He takes hints really well!
xoxo
Love,
Lynn
Hi Lynn,
I love your little bit of instant happiness! I had one very much like it a few years ago and it was great fun. One thing I did need here in our very sunny countryside was shade cloth and a fan to move air into and out of it. It got surprisingly hot in there! I wove the shade cloth onto a wire that went down the center of the building and a wire at each side, too, so I could pull it back and forth for cover as needed. And we cut a vent flap high on the back wall so hot air could escape. I mention this so you can have a chance to think about those things a little before they might come in handy there, too. Enjoy!!! I know you will.
❤ Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!!! ❤
Love,
❤ (new fat & squatty heart! lol)
Lily
Hey Lily!
Thanks!! I was thinking about the heat and wondering what I’d do! I talked with a lady the other day who has flaps on hers that open and shut with velcro. I need to think about that. Hmmmm. And I love the idea of the shade cloth. I know I will need to think about that!! ❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing the hearts again! I love them!! Love, Lynn
Yes! Flaps that open and close with velco would work great!!! Good for you! I love that you are going to get to “play house” (greenhouse) in there this spring! I know you are going to have such fun! Looking forward to photos!
Love and wishing for you to have a great weekend!
Lily
Lily, I agree! I am thinking that flaps will be good. It got SOOO cold here last night, but I kept a homemade heater going all night, made from roasting pans and candles. It stil got very cold, but not as cold as outside! I will have to post a picture. Love, Lynn
Just a simple search for a (pdf) file for assembly instructions for my new greenhouse opened into this fascinating journal. It is so easy to get sidetracked and mis-directed on the internet but this has been a pleasant visit. The amount of work you’ve put into your journal is amazing.
I bought the display model of the last 5 X 5 Village Green Walk-In Greenhouse that BigLots had, unfortunately, there were no assembly instructions. Now my wife & I are at the mercy of this information packed resource. We’ve tried every combination of words & phrases but we are not able to find anything helpful. Do you happen to still have a contact number or, dare I say, the assembly instructions for your greenhouse. If there is anything you could do to help it would be very much appreciated….even encouragement at this point!
Regardless, thank you for the pleasant sojourn.
Sincerely, Ted & Judy Westmoreland
Hi there, Ted and Judy! I appreciate your kind comments. I have scanned my instructions. Did not convert to PDF but maybe you can print just from the scan? There is a set of JPGs and a set of TIFs. The TIFs may print better. If you have any trouble, let me know!
http://www.innatelygray.com/images2/greenhouse_instructions_1a.jpg
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My cover for my 6 ftx8 ft is ripped where can I get a new one please call me…
Hi Mirian. I removed your phone number. I am sorry but I have no idea where to find another cover. I wish I did! I wonder if Big Lots would have any information about how to contact the source? Best wishes!!
Lynn