Project Profile: Southern Minnesota Lean-To
At a Glance: An underused and underwhelming patio space is converted into year-round living room on a historic home […]
2017
Project Profile: Building the Queens Farm Museum Greenhouses Phase III
Long before we were able to bring the new greenhouses to the Museum, the old greenhouses had to be removed.
Project Profile: Queens County Farm Museum Phase II
Phase II began with the process of determining what materials would be best for the restoration. As with all historical restoration projects we attempt to use the same or similar materials used in the original structure. However, we also need to take into consideration environmental/climate conditions, durability and public safety.
Project Profile: Queens County Farm Museum- Phase 1
The historic and much needed greenhouses at the Queens Farm Museum in New York were falling apart and dangerous to walk into.
We were told the original structures were probably erected about 100 years ago with a renovation project sometime in the 1930’s.
Gardening – Step 1: Making Soil
We call the medium in which plants grow, “soil”, Dirt is what you get on your clothes!
Dirt or soil may all be the same to you, but believe me, to your plants there is a world of difference.
Conservatory Glass for Bird Lovers
We now offer bird friendly, Ornilux glass to all of our customers for their conservatories and their beloved song birds. Ornilux manufactures a UV film (birds see UV light) that is sandwiched (laminated) between two pieces of the glass used in our conservatories.