Lots are small here - no room for another structure. But Frank has some
ideas for temporary enclosure of the lanai addition if we need it. I mean,
if it gets too cold we're talking a few days, not weeks or months. All will
be well.

Diana

"Diane Mancino" wrote in message
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I'd think something like a 2x4 frame bench/greenhouse that you could put
plastic around- if the temp is getting too cold around you could tape up
Styrofoam sheets that would come down when the cold snap leaves. At least
some of the orchids could stay outside and you just bring in your warm
lovers. Store the stro walls with your hurricane lumber

I cant get more orchids than my plant corner can hold. My husband thinks
my
40 is too much already although small and mostly free. Bewildering- I
could
bring home 10 flats of annuals that die -no problem
"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Diane,

Actually, in the late fall and winter months, when the plants need it
the
most, we do get a good diurnal range. The Phals love it. As for the
occasional frost (never really a freeze around here), it's rare, but did
happen last winter. Hoping for better this time. My back can't take
moving
all those plants around (I have a Den. discolor that's taller than my
husband, and he's 6'3", so you can imagine what it weighs), and you're
right
about the dining room table. And the floor. And the coffee table in
the
living room. And around the roman tub in the master bath. And under
the
windows in the family room. Etc!

All of which is why we're looking at a way to provide some warmth
outside
this year, if we need to. Probably a combination of water and light or
propane heater.

Diana