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Guides, overviews and explainers to help you plan a visit or simply get to know the world of greenhouses better — written from the Verrière catalogue.

Journal

20 Greenhouses to See Before You Die

From Kew's Palm House to domes that just opened in Belgium: twenty iconic greenhouses chosen from the Verrière atlas.

2026-09-08 Travel guide

The Best Greenhouses to Visit in Europe

Victorian palm houses, contemporary domes, winter gardens: a region-by-region tour of Europe's finest greenhouses.

2026-09-21 Trends

The New Glass Temples: Greenhouses Opened or Renovated Since 2019

Since 2019, around fifteen major greenhouses have opened or reopened after restoration — proof that glasshouse horticulture is thriving again.

2026-09-21 Architecture

Understanding Greenhouse Styles: A Visual Primer

Victorian palm house, geodesic dome, contemporary biome: how to recognize the greenhouse's major architectural schools.

2026-09-21
Further reading
The Glass House
John Hix
The definitive academic history of greenhouse architecture, from the Victorian era to modern structures.
 Glass Houses
May Woods & Arete Swartz Warren
A richly illustrated survey of greenhouses, orangeries and winter gardens around the world.
 The Crystal Palace
Patrick Beaver
The full story of the project that invented large-scale glass architecture.
 Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Shane Smith
The practical guide for anyone dreaming of building their own greenhouse at home.

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