Is it a shed or greenhouse? We like to call it a Greenhouse shed due to it's storage capacity and four windows that let in plenty of light. This shed can certainly store stuff, but the true assets of this building is the amount of control you have to grow plants. You have complete control of how much light comes in. You can even add a power ventilating fan so you can control the temperature inside. You will love the Aurora, but so will your plants.

Hartley Victorian Manor Glasshouse with special glass link to connect to home

Closer view, greenhouse, water tub & potting shed

Allison Cartwright

Updating a modern classic These clients adore their home’s location, nestled within a 2-1/2 acre site largely wooded and abutting a creek and nature preserve. They contacted us with the intent of repairing some exterior and interior issues that were causing deterioration, and needed some assistance with the design and selection of new exterior materials which were in need of replacement. Our new proposed exterior includes new natural wood siding, a stone base, and corrugated metal. New entry doors and new cable rails completed this exterior renovation. Additionally, we assisted these clients resurrect an existing pool cabana structure and detached 2-car garage which had fallen into disrepair. The garage / cabana building was renovated in the same aesthetic as the main house.

Early summer and plantings are filling in giving the garden room an established feel. Photo by Bob Trainor

The finished lean-to greenhouse with feature laser cut floral brackets.

Hartley Botanic

The greenhouse. Photo credit: Michelle Masone

Interior of 8x12 Poolshed with 6x8 Greenhouse custom Built in Westwood MA

Two enclosures keeping vegetables safe from deer and other animals, are sited on a large lawn terrace with an expansive view to the sea. The White Cedar frame is covered with hardware cloth on the sides and chicken wire overhead. House design by Maurice Smith Architect, Inc., Professor Emeritus, MIT. Photo by Roger Washburn.

Our client enjoys the traditional Victorian Greenhouse aesthetic. In search for low maintenance, aluminium was the firm choice. Powder coated in Sussex Emerald to compliment the window frames, the three quarter span lean-to greenhouse sits beautifully in the garden of a new eco-home.

Victorian Chelsea powder coated in Olive Leaf