You guys are singing my song. Ric and I have long planned to have a conservatory attached to the back of the house. It would be a pretty big job and at this point I am not sure we will ever do it. We are build it yourself types and the digging and block work for the foundation might be getting beyond us. We even have the materials (very very large warehouse windows) stored in our barn. But we realize that those type of windows would probably cost so much to heat that we could pay for more efficient materials from the energy savings. Who knows we may get it put in one of these days. There are many GH companies out there to peruse and dream. We did put in a stand alone working GH several years ago and we just love it. Of course no matter the size GH's are never big enough. Ours is a 10 X 12 Harbor Freight with some modifications to make it sturdier and more efficient. A real pleasure in the winter.
Songs of Joy Love the vintage head planters.
Cinta, My guess on that succlent is that it is an Echeveria the name escapes me right now. I think I have the same or simular one in this planter.