28 May 1, 2014 2014 SPRING HOME AND GARDEN “OUT OF THE ORDINARY” LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM
Sunny additions for
sunny dispositions
F
or centuries,
families and
friends have
gathered outdoors
for fellowship. Covered
porches featured on
farmhouses were places
for folks to assemble. In
town, people got together
on patios and gardens for
the same purpose.
Unfortunately, time
outside was limited each
year because of squally
weather conditions,
bugs and other pesky
annoyances.
In order to combat
the outside elements,
homeowners started to
screen in their porches
and patios, some with
removable windows for
use during the winter. This
solution allowed them to
stay out longer, provided
privacy and shelter, but
did little to combat dirt and
pollen. Time outside was
still limited.
By Lisa Ramlow
