Photography by Mette Krull.
In Denmark a greenhouse is the summer equivalent of the screened-in porch. This explains the lack of debris and disorder in Danish photographer and gardener Mette Krulle‘s greenhouse on the island of Funen, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen.
Glinting in the afternoon sun, this greenhouse is integrated into the garden, instead of being tucked away by the compost pile.
A pair of “school cucumber” plants (skole agurker in Danish, indicating that they remain small) form an orderly line along one side of Mette’s greenhouse.
“In Denmark many people have seating arrangements in their greenhouses,” says Mette.
Modular metal containers hold grow bags of high-nutrient compost, with plastic wrapping that is nicely subdued in color.
Mette takes pictures of plants for a living and keeps her hugely popular Instagram account updated with the latest from her garden.
White and mauve Clematis ‘Florida Sieboldii’ grows up a rusted metal obelisk, softening the cactus collection, while adding height.
Plants are lifted off the ground on tables and shelves, or deep planters.
Bins and bikes are hidden behind a semi-transparent partition, while the greenhouse takes pride of place in the heart of the garden.
In Mette Krull’s garden there is a number of outbuildings, frequently used.
“The little shed” in the garden, with flower heads of valerian reaching for the roof.