Husbandry: The Orangerie

[Bregir]

All men must eat - especially during times of crisis, where large parts of the workforce is diverted to war time production or the military forces. And while bread, potatoes and dairy form the basis of nutrition, a happy and healthy populace (and army) requires more diversified diets.

Located in the far south of Avalonia, with hot winds blowing in from the Kaliphlinite plains, the Trifork has perfect conditions for growing many different types of produce. These crafty farmers have abondoned the hard labour of growing grains and turned to the more delicate business of oranges and other lemonfruits.

While adult trees adapt well to the climate, saplings have to be groomed and require additional incubation. This is done in greenhouses, simulating the climate of more tropical regions, to allow the young trees to establish roots and resilience for the slightly harsher local weather conditions.

With a high yield production the orchards of the Trifork normally delivers more than enough lemonfruits for the local populace. Recently, however, prices have been driven up and the produce reserved to a more elitist market. Hopefully the markets will normalise, so all again can enjoy the sweet and sour sensation of the fruits. For now, the farmers enjoy a premium on their prices...

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An entry for the Husbandry challenge - C&C welcome. I know this isn't anything special, but I wanted to try out my new fences (PAB) and try building a greenhouse. In fact, that part was more complex than I had anticipated. Thanks for a nice minichallenge!

[Graham Gidman]

Really nice work!

[Kai NRG]

Very nice little vig, I'm really liking the greenhouse and the trees too! The use of those fences is spot on as well!

[Petric_G]

Cool idea with the greenhouse. I like the trees too!

[TitusV]

The other build i was waiting on! I think your builds complement each other , and are both very cool. In this case, i really like the tree and the greenhouse (so the whole build)

[Lord Vladivus]

Very cool! Love the greenhouse. I reckon this would work quite well in a more modern setting as well- nice work!

[MiloNelsiano]

I like the idea of greenhouses in Avalonia. Great idea and nice little build, though to my eye the fence looks too modern.

[soccerkid6]

Very neat greenhouse The trees and fence outside are great too

[LittleJohn]

Clever idea! The greenhouse is superb and the trees are nice too

[Bregir]

Thanks all, glad you like it!

While I would like to have entered something more substantial for this cool challenge, another build and life has taken up too much of my focus.

Very cool! Love the greenhouse. I reckon this would work quite well in a more modern setting as well- nice work!

Thanks, Lord Vlad - I agree - it did take on a somewhat modern style, and I am quite sure glass prices in Historica makes this a pretty expensive venture! If I had had the time, I would probably have build a more classical style orangerie, but that will be left for another time!

I like the idea of greenhouses in Avalonia. Great idea and nice little build, though to my eye the fence looks too modern.

Thanks Milo. I see what you mean. Although vertical boards definitely very technologically possible the look of it is a bit modernistic - But hey, the Trifork is often a frontrunner in style!