Thursday 22 March 2007

ALPINE HOUSE

Q. What exactly is an Alpine House. I have heard people talk of them but I don’t really know what they are for.

A. An alpine house is an unheated and well-ventilated greenhouse, which protects over-wintering alpine plants that are grown in containers from excessive dampness. Most alpine houses have plenty of ventilation both in the side windows and the roof. These remain open except on very wet, foggy or exceptionally cold days throughout the year During the summer months most alpine house plants benefit from a spell in the open air. An alpine house enables the gardener to grow many plants successfully, which would otherwise perish in our damp winters.

Horticultural.

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