Category Archives: Umbrella House

New roof pavers of recycled rubber tire

Posted on July 14, 2015 by stenglander

We wanted to build as large a planting bed as was practically possible. We also wanted to make sure there was room on the roof for trees and potted plants, and for sitting areas; space for house members and their … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Garden, Umbrella House | Comments Off on New roof pavers of recycled rubber tire

How does our garden grow?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by umbrellahouse

A look at the first several weeks of our first growing season: [show thumbnails]

Posted in Garden, Umbrella House | Comments Off on How does our garden grow?

Steel framing for garden planting bed

Posted on July 3, 2015 by stenglander

Roof plan and schematic for new deck indicate the steel framing for constructing the planting bed: Pics by House Member Marta Rosario Dann show placement of beams on steel plates within parapet wall:

Posted in Construction, Garden, Umbrella House | Comments Off on Steel framing for garden planting bed