Old Windows

I have a bunch myself, was planning on making cold frames (or using them inside as “real” frames)

-- southern NH. - smack dab in the middle of 5a and 5b - with lots of shade and full sun, in all the wrong places.

Hi, Lucky you!!

They are not that easy to come by. I have a few and so far I have painted one,both sides:

hung 4 in my pergola (people on treasure hunts use this place by calling it “The windows without walls”)

Will be hanging some in the woods in interesting spot to form :”A Window on Nature”.
I also have doors that will be used as “Portal to another world” in the forest and the entrance of the garden.

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a

What an awesome structure. I wish I were able to do this; muscle wise and know how. What a wonderful place to sit and ponder nature. I love the use of windows.

I also love your mushroom painting. Did you design it yourself? I was thinking about the “Window on Nature” too. I have tons of places to put them in the woods.

thank you

-- wjl - 5a Indiana

Thanks! My significant other made it and at that time he did not know much about building, but he tried and I am quite proud of it.
And yes I design what I paint. Here is my latest:

not windows but recycled tiles.

And Scott, I was also planning to make cold frame.

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a

Eclectic….....first picture, furthest mushroom to the right, ...uuuummmm ?

I like what Eclectic did with hers, nice when then just hang under the pergola and BTW…...nice graden spot Eclectic.

I used a few in the youngest boys clubhouse. A multi leveled dwelling tucked in the trees just off set from the pond. He loves it.

In the past, instead of clearing trees (should you have too many) I have left the trunks about three feet high) and built a frame around several of the old window frames and then mounted that on top of the trunks and tucked into the forest edge. Sorry no pics.

Have a stiff drink and look about your yard, you never know what a slight state of inebreation can do for a garden?

-- Central northish Ontario

“E” ... I love your window pic’s!!!! Very much my style!!!

Also, great place for a window within your pergola … noticed it a while back … love it.

Boy, now you got me thinking with this thread … just what COULD be done with those wonderful windows you got “N” ... be fun to see what folks come up with!!! Hmmmmmm ….

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

my gazebo is wall to wall reclaimed windows.

If I ever get extras I am going to hang them in the gardens such as the nail-less picture above. (very cool)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

yah.. can’t wait til spring :)
well. I can wait—each day is pretty special just the way it is!

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

Hmmmmm, I just thought of something … what if you had an expanse of solid, empty “wall” ... could you hang the window on that wall and then mount a flower box on that window that is then filled with wonderful flowers. Almost like wall art or a outside picture. Could even paint the window and box some contrasting colors.

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

Sounds like a great idea. I never thought of the flower box.!

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a

Yah, now all I need is an old window …!!!! :-)

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

I purchased some windows at an action. I did build a cold frame with one frame, I have 23 30 inch by 30 inch windows left. I am going to build a greenhouse with the remainder, I also got some skylights at the same action fore the roof area. You could build a wind screen in the garden if needed or use them as dividers between different sections of the garden.

-- Central Valley California

I refinished one old window, put a mirror in it, additional wood around it and a shelf attached to the bottom. It is hung above the sink in one of the bathrooms

-- Central northish Ontario

at an antique store last week we saw an old window with a small quilt displayed behind the glass. .. it won’t work for outside of course.

I wonder if you could make a little table out of an old window. Not sure how that would be done or work as a table.. but it’s an idea… horizontal instead of vertical

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

Eklectic
I just want to say that you already have great ideas for windows,they are beautiful.I can’t wait to see what else you come up with.Such talent.
I have enough trouble just keeping my windows clean.LOL

-- Southwestern Ontario Canada Zone5b

MsD :You can used it as a “table shadow box”! Depending on the size naturally. or just a plain shadow box on the wall!!

Countrygall: Thanks you. And I have the same problem for the house window: thank god my hubby is a real pro at it!LOL

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a