Seems like many were building and/or designing something. You certainly have the talent for miniature construction! Are you still working or are you retired. If you are still working, I am amazed that you found the time to do this awesome project .... what can I say .... you seem to have found your forte! You are really good at construction and detail and plans! I am VERY impressed!

beckygardener said:Seems like many were building and/or designing something. You certainly have the talent for miniature construction! Are you still working or are you retired. If you are still working, I am amazed that you found the time to do this awesome project .... what can I say .... you seem to have found your forte! You are really good at construction and detail and plans! I am VERY impressed!

You make me blush Becky!!! I wish I could do this for a living..But yes I do work and I have a 40 hour guarantee at this company because you almost never work in the winter..I have been at home for two weeks now because of the weather...I love when they call me and say STAY HOME...I get paid either way...lol

Oh! That's nice that you get paid whether you are able to work or not! Well, you put that time to very good use! The Conservatory turned out stunning!!! Like I said, "A work of Art",

beckygardener said:Oh! That's nice that you get paid whether you are able to work or not! Well, you put that time to very good use! The Conservatory turned out stunning!!! Like I said, "A work of Art",

Thank you Becky!

When this project is finished, I think you should write to whatever gardening mag is the best now. They are always looking for new ideas to write about. If you get them interested they will send photographers and writers to interview you and your wife. Publicity like that might get you some custom jobs for others. it would be worth a try!

plantmanager said:When this project is finished, I think you should write to whatever gardening mag is the best now. They are always looking for new ideas to write about. If you get them interested they will send photographers and writers to interview you and your wife. Publicity like that might get you some custom jobs for others. it would be worth a try!

That sounds great..Lets just hope that the texas weather has mercy on the conservatory...

You've built it so well, I'm betting weather won't do much damage, or at least none that you can't fix up. Do try to get a magazine article about your work. It is really special!

plantmanager said:You've built it so well, I'm betting weather won't do much damage, or at least none that you can't fix up. Do try to get a magazine article about your work. It is really special!

Thank you! I think my wife would love to be in a magazine..I know i would.....

I've been away from magazine subscriptions for years, so I don't know which garden mags are the best. I used to love Fine Gardening. If it's still around, I could really see your article in it. It was a beautiful magazine with so many fine articles. I still have my hoard of them from years ago!
I just did a search and this might be another possibility:
http://www.gardendesign.com/

plantmanager said:I've been away from magazine subscriptions for years, so I don't know which garden mags are the best. I used to love Fine Gardening. If it's still around, I could really see your article in it. It was a beautiful magazine with so many fine articles. I still have my hoard of them from years ago!
I just did a search and this might be another possibility:
http://www.gardendesign.com/

How do you get them to look at your work?

I haven't done it with mine, but I have friends who have just written up a letter with a few photos and suggested they might want to do an article. Give them your contact info, and hope for the best! Your work is so unusual and so appealing to any garden lovers.

plantmanager said:I haven't done it with mine, but I have friends who have just written up a letter with a few photos and suggested they might want to do an article. Give them your contact info, and hope for the best! Your work is so unusual and so appealing to any garden lovers.

Thank you! I was following them on twitter and messaged them with some pictures..Hope it works....

Great! That would be awesome if they are interested! Good luck!!!!! I keep forgetting this is a new age.FB and Twitter seem to rule.

plantmanager said:Great! That would be awesome if they are interested! Good luck!!!!! I keep forgetting this is a new age.FB and Twitter seem to rule.

I can not wait to show you the finished exterior of the conservatory..I finished it today and think it came out better that i thought it would....It got dark on me so i will post as soon as i can....And thank you!

I can't wait to see your finished exterior pics! I sure hope you hear something positive from them. I've got my fingers crossed for you.

plantmanager said:I can't wait to see your finished exterior pics! I sure hope you hear something positive from them. I've got my fingers crossed for you.

Her canvas is nearly complete cant wait to start planting...

Most stunning!!! What a wonderful gift! I bet your wife is beyond delighted! Looks like it is right near the driveway for all visitors to see when they come to your home!

Just beautiful! I can't believe your attention to detail. Your wife must love it! Congratulations and I can't wait to see what she plants.

beckygardener said:Most stunning!!! What a wonderful gift! I bet your wife is beyond delighted! Looks like it is right near the driveway for all visitors to see when they come to your home!

Hi Becky! She is excited..We already took a trip to the garden center and picked up a few things...And yes I wanted that to be the first thing she sees when she gets home...And its convenient as she can just step out of the front door and garden...Every thing on the conservatory is built for her...Even the height is considered as of the weight of the roof,and windows...Its so easy for her to get to her plants...And nothing will ever change because its solid concrete construction...

plantmanager said:Just beautiful! I can't believe your attention to detail. Your wife must love it! Congratulations and I can't wait to see what she plants.

Thank you..She is excited..I still have some work but nothing that will stop gardening..