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Old 10-06-2005, 10:20 AM
Jaques d'Alltrades
 
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Is the pit style greenhouse in use in England?.........H


Not any more, but there are some historic examples which have been
restored to full working order. Two I know of are at Heligan in
Cornwall (a pineapple house iirc) and Ascog Fernery, on the isle of Bute
in Scotland, which is, er, a fernery :-) Both are well worth a visit if
you get chance.


You've forgotten the Eden Project...

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