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Greenhouse Collection (#6)

"Exploring the Evolution of Greenhouses: From Kynance Bay House to the Eden Project" Step back in time to early 1900s Cornwall

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: The breakfast in the greenhouse Painting by Louise Abbema (1858-1927) 1877 Sun

The breakfast in the greenhouse Painting by Louise Abbema (1858-1927) 1877 Sun
JLJ4583031 The breakfast in the greenhouse Painting by Louise Abbema (1858-1927) 1877 Sun. 1, 94x3, 08 m Pau, Museum of Fine Arts

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: 'Serre a palmiers'(The Interior of the Palm House

"Serre a palmiers"(The Interior of the Palm House
FIA5387422 " Serre a palmiers" (The Interior of the Palm House) Peinture de Carl Blechen (1798-1840) Oil on paper 1832-1833 Dim 64x56 cm Staatliche Museen, Berlin by Blechen

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: The staircase of greenhouses in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858

The staircase of greenhouses in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858
XEE4136315 The staircase of greenhouses in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Exterior view of the greenhouses of Schnbrunn - in '

Exterior view of the greenhouses of Schnbrunn - in "
LSE4091468 Exterior view of the greenhouses of Schnbrunn - in " Picturesque Journey in Austria" by Count Alexandre de Laborde, Paris, Didot l elder, 1821

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Portrait of Edward Cross, half-length, in a black coat and red-check waistcoat holding a

Portrait of Edward Cross, half-length, in a black coat and red-check waistcoat holding a
990095 Portrait of Edward Cross, half-length, in a black coat and red-check waistcoat holding a Lion Cub, (oil on canvas) by Agasse

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Misfortune at Tulip Hall

Misfortune at Tulip Hall
3781195 Misfortune at Tulip Hall by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Misfortune at Tulip Hall, illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Doctor Syntaxs Tour in Search of a Wife by William)

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Camellia greenhouse in a botanical garden (colour litho)

Camellia greenhouse in a botanical garden (colour litho)
971874 Camellia greenhouse in a botanical garden (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camellia greenhouse in a botanical garden)

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Serres du Jardin botanique de l Univ de Louvain, c. 1895 (photochrom)

Serres du Jardin botanique de l Univ de Louvain, c. 1895 (photochrom)
876330 Serres du Jardin botanique de l Univ de Louvain, c.1895 (photochrom) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: The Japanese Vase, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Japanese Vase, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
PNH367132 The Japanese Vase, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 61x89 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; French

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: The greenhouses in the snow at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence

The greenhouses in the snow at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence
MNY381684 The greenhouses in the snow at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown, New York, 1894 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Begonias, Kew Gardens, London (colour photo)

Begonias, Kew Gardens, London (colour photo)
3093363 Begonias, Kew Gardens, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Begonias, Kew Gardens, London)

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: India-rubber plant, Ficus elastica

India-rubber plant, Ficus elastica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Big sage, ghaneri or tickberry, Lantana camara

Big sage, ghaneri or tickberry, Lantana camara. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Creeping boobialla, Myoporum parvifolium

Creeping boobialla, Myoporum parvifolium. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Brazilian fuchsia, Justicia floribunda

Brazilian fuchsia, Justicia floribunda (Libonia floribunda). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Chilean glory-flower, Eccremocarpus scaber

Chilean glory-flower, Eccremocarpus scaber
Chilean glory-flower or Chilean glory creeper, Eccremocarpus scaber. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Columbines, Aquilegia species

Columbines, Aquilegia species
Columbines, Aquilegia vulgaris, Aquilegia chrysantha, Aquilegia formosa. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Painted tongue or velvet trumpet flower, Salpiglossis

Painted tongue or velvet trumpet flower, Salpiglossis sinuata. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica

Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: China aster varieties, Callistephus x sinensis

China aster varieties, Callistephus x sinensis. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Japanese aralia or glossy-leaf paper plant, Fatsia japonica

Japanese aralia or glossy-leaf paper plant, Fatsia japonica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: False Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera truncata

False Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera truncata (Epiphyllum truncatum). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Tuberous begonia hybrid

Tuberous begonia hybrid. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Mammillaria prolifera and Mammillaria rhodantha

Mammillaria prolifera and Mammillaria rhodantha (Mamillaria pusilla, Mamillaria rhodantha). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Begonia rex

Begonia rex. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Blue passion-flower, Passiflora caerulea

Blue passion-flower, Passiflora caerulea. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Persian buttercups, Ranunculus asiaticus

Persian buttercups, Ranunculus asiaticus. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Golden bartonia or Lindleys blazingstar, Mentzelia

Golden bartonia or Lindleys blazingstar, Mentzelia lindleyi. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Loasa lateritia

Loasa lateritia. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Evening primroses

Evening primroses
Evening primrose, Oenothera speciosa, Oenothera missouriensis. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Airplane plant, Crassula perfoliata var. falcata

Airplane plant, Crassula perfoliata var. falcata
Airplane plant and propeller plant, Crassula perfoliata var. falcata (Crassula falcata). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Scarlet carrula, Crassula coccinea

Scarlet carrula, Crassula coccinea (Rochea coccinea). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Japanese spirea, Astilbe japonica

Japanese spirea, Astilbe japonica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Common hepatica, Anemone hepatica

Common hepatica, Anemone hepatica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Moss rose, Rosa centifolia var. muscosa

Moss rose, Rosa centifolia var. muscosa. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Austrian briar rose, Rosa lutea var. punicea

Austrian briar rose, Rosa lutea var. punicea. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Many-flowered rose, Rosa multiflora

Many-flowered rose, Rosa multiflora. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Monthly rose, Rosa chinensis var. semperflorens

Monthly rose, Rosa chinensis var. semperflorens (Rosa indica var. semperflorens). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Flame anemone, Anemone hortensis

Flame anemone, Anemone hortensis var. fulgens. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Pompon rose, Rosa centifolia var. pomponia

Pompon rose, Rosa centifolia var. pomponia. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Bourbon rose, Souvenir de la Malmasion

Bourbon rose, Souvenir de la Malmasion. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Tea rose hybrid, La France, Rosa ? odorata

Tea rose hybrid, La France, Rosa ? odorata
Tea rose hybrid, La France, Rosa ?? odorata. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Tea rose hybrid, Safrano, Rosa ? odorata

Tea rose hybrid, Safrano, Rosa ? odorata
Tea rose hybrid, Safrano, Rosa ?? odorata. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Tea rose hybrid, Gloire de Dijon, Rosa ? odorata

Tea rose hybrid, Gloire de Dijon, Rosa ? odorata
Tea rose hybrid, Gloire de Dijon, Rosa ?? odorata. Descendant of Souvenir de la Malmaison. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Wrinkled rose, Rosa rugosa

Wrinkled rose, Rosa rugosa. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Sweet orange, Citrus x aurantium

Sweet orange, Citrus x aurantium. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Coral tree, Erythrina crista-galli

Coral tree, Erythrina crista-galli. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGreenhouse Collection: Canary broom, Genista canariensis

Canary broom, Genista canariensis (Cytisus canariensis). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London




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"Exploring the Evolution of Greenhouses: From Kynance Bay House to the Eden Project" Step back in time to early 1900s Cornwall, where Kynance Bay House stood proudly overlooking The Lizard and Landewednack. Its magnificent greenhouse showcased a vibrant array of exotic plants, transporting visitors to far-off lands. Fast forward to 1936 at Phillip Ladds Nursery on Goldsel Road in Swanley, Kent. A nursery congress brought together horticultural enthusiasts from all over, marveling at the innovative designs and techniques used in their greenhouses. Treliske House in Truro, Cornwall around 1920 boasted an impressive greenhouse that served as a sanctuary for delicate flora. Here, nature's wonders thrived under carefully controlled conditions. Journey into the future with a visit to Bodelva's Eden Project - Biomes near St Austell, Cornwall. These iconic geodesic domes house an extraordinary collection of plants from various climates worldwide – a testament to mankind's dedication towards preserving biodiversity. In 1964, Browda House in Linkinhorne, Cornwall embraced modernity with its sleek and functional greenhouse design. This architectural gem seamlessly blended into its surroundings while providing optimal growing conditions for plants year-round. Inside homes across the globe, the humble Aspidistra house plant adds a touch of greenery and elegance amidst urban living spaces – bringing nature indoors through miniature greenhouses within our reach. Unleash your creativity by sculpting human figures out of vegetables. This whimsical art form showcases how even our own bodies can be transformed into "greenhouses" nurturing life within them. Advertising J. Thorn & Sons portable sheds and greenhouses captured imaginations with promises of creating personal oases right outside one's doorstep – where dreams could blossom alongside flowers and foliage alike.