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Building a Greenhouse?

Scott_HotProperty

21 years ago

Hi,

I'm a researcher with the popular Channel 7 Real Estate program 'Hot Property'. The show is hosted by Michael Caton from 'The Castle'.

We are currently in production on a new series and I am trying to hunt down someone about to start building their own backyard greenhouse. If you are about to start building a new greenhouse or know someone who is I would love to hear from you.

We are able to film stories all over Australia so location is not an issue.

If this sounds like you or someone you know I would love to hear from you. I can be contacted on 02 9437 2028 or by email at scott_browning@beyond.com.au.

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plantsplus
21 years ago
Hello Scott, Are you looking for someone to build a greenhouse or a greenhouse to build.
Amelie
21 years ago
I'm amazed there haven't been more responses to this! Plantsplus, it sounds to me like they might be going to follow you building your own greenhouse in your own yard.
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mooquack
21 years ago
Amelie,

Really? You're surprised there have not been more responses? I've only watched less than 4-6 episodes of the show but there's no chance in hell I'd ever volunteer to be on it. The episodes I have generally been about people just selling houses but there was one with a couple building a shed on the side of their house - they basically mocked the hell out of these poor people when the shed did not go to plan. I remember at the time commenting to my beloved that you'd have to be mad to go to all that effort on camera and then have the show cut away to a smirking host drolly intoning something cutting like "oh dear - looks like these two had better stick to their day jobs".

Now, that's entirely my own opinion and I know there are a heap of people out there with more talent than I when it comes to construction. The two people I mention were, I think, white collar workers and therefore had about as much talent as me when it comes to swinging a hammer. I, like them, would be able to measure and plan the design and cutting but would be brought undone by something simple on the day, under the glare of the watchful camera. If I were planning to build a greenhouse, there's not a chance in hell I'd personally volunteer to be on camera doing it. I suspect the poor response so far might be due to others feeling the same way.

On the other hand, if you've got skill levels that would let you do this construction relatively easily, and you want to be famous (for a night), go for it. I'll sit down and watch the show if it's a GW regular.
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21 years ago
Ditto MooQuack. I agree wholeheartedly with you. The whole segment seemed to be there just to poke fun at people having a go. Not very Aussie! There's no way I would be volunteering to go on that particular show. Dee.
Amelie
21 years ago
No I haven't seen it (I thought they might pay for it, or build it for you or at least help). You know what some people are like - they'll do anything to get on the telly!

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