Canopied with lush green leaves and pluckable veggies, this arched garden is a sweetheart of a summer playhouse. Its soft straw floor and dappled shade will tempt dreamy readers, pirates in need of a ship, tea party hosts, and budding naturalists. And parents will love that this space-saving trellis - made of PVC pipe and chicken wire - is easily built in an afternoon for less than $50. After it's up, just plant your favorite climbing flowers and vegetables and watch your green house grow. Nathaniel Todd Long, age six (above), elaborates on its charms: "It was fun to have a picnic inside. I liked watching the plants grow up. And on a sunny hot hot day, it's shady in the tunnel, and it's not so hot!" 
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A Garden Playhouse
Create this irresistible kid hangout in your backyard.
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Canopied with lush green leaves and pluckable veggies, this arched garden is a sweetheart of a summer playhouse. Its soft straw floor and dappled shade will tempt dreamy readers, pirates in need of a ship, tea party hosts, and budding naturalists. And parents will love that this space-saving trellis - made of PVC pipe and chicken wire - is easily built in an afternoon for less than $50. After it's up, just plant your favorite climbing flowers and vegetables and watch your green house grow. Nathaniel Todd Long, age six (above), elaborates on its charms: "It was fun to have a picnic inside. I liked watching the plants grow up. And on a sunny hot hot day, it's shady in the tunnel, and it's not so hot!" 
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