As the winter frost brings gardens to a standstill over the next few months, conservatory owners should be feeling giddy about the prospect of creating a leafy haven indoors.
For while the glass-filled extensions are often left plain and empty, they never have to be boring, according to The Times.
Even during the harsher times of year, conservatories can easily and effectively be decorated with palms, orchids, jasmine and rhododendrons to create a 'leafy canopy'.
Anyone with a west-facing view will be able to enjoy the evening sun in a flourishing jungle without ever leaving home, while east-facing conservatories are perfect for those who like to eat their breakfast amid the lush foliage.
The newspaper explained that south is perfect for the winter sun while north is good for ferns and palms.
Everyone is talking about Aspidistras at the moment. A favourite of the Victorians, the long-leafed plants are in vogue once more and suited perfectly to the climate of a winter conservatory.
Jasmine, tree ferns, myrtles, weeping cypress and solanums are among the countless other hardies that are equally as home indoors as they are in the garden.
With so much room for indoor greenery, conservatories should keep gardeners content until the spring thaw sets in.
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