Chim chiminea chim chiminea, chim chim cheree……. I would very much like a chiminea for the garden. As the weather is turning more Spring-like every day, I have started working in the garden again. We haven’t got a big garden at all, but it does have a delightful patio area with a nice view.
Cool
It gets cool out there in the evening, especially during the spring months, so my thoughts have turned to those bulbous lumps of clay with an upright proboscis, ok, chimney. Just the ideal thing to help stay warm. There’s always plenty of wood around these parts to be burnt and it doesn’t have to be the good stuff like you have to use in a wood burner.
Searching
After a brief spell of online sniffing, I am mesmerised by how many varied types of chiminea‘s there are. The clay ones are basically like a spring onion shape. From what I can tell, the price is reflected in the size. I think the same can be said about the steel ones, although the shapes vary quite a lot with them. I’ve put off the steel ones because of rust and decay etc.
I Have a Dream
I have a vision of sitting on the patio at dusk, it’s quite cool and the only sound is the distant owl, hooting to a mate from the local churchyard. A mug of tea in one hand and my bulbous companion sat by my side, the chiminea that is, keeping me nice and toasty. What more could anyone want?
Many Thanks
So it is, we have decided to go ahead and add one of these lumpy chimineas to our garden. I just hope now that we won’t have a wet summer as usually happens when I do something outdoors. I’d be very interested if anyone has experience of using a chiminea and any pros and cons. Thank you and have a lovely day.
If anyone else is looking for Chiminea, here’s a review of quite a few.
I have a lovely one in my backyard. I found it in a garden center years ago. I was so pleased with it that I bout three extras and gave them for gifts. I am sure you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Lauren. Sounds great. I will definitely get one now. 😊
I’m amazed at how much warmth they give out
Thank you, Derrick, that’s what I wanted to hear. 😊
Yes they are amazing garden features!
Thank you very much, I am loving all of the positive comments about them. 😊
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Thank you. 🙂
When I was growing up, we had a chiminea that my parents brought back from Mexico. That was a terrific addition to the patio, as fall and spring here in the Pacific Northwest tend to be cold, and it’s nice to get out of the house and sit in the garden with a cup of coffee.
Thank you, Connie. Much appreciated as always. I think my mind is made up now. 😊
Strangely, I have never heard of these, though I’m sure I have seen them in the garden stores and never realized what they were! Agree with you about the clay version. You must post pictures when it is installed! And I shall hope for a good English summer. (Meaning dry, not typical!)
Thank you, Yeti and yes, I will post pictures when it’s installed and up and running. 😊
Those look like they will keep you toasty warm outside, enjoy!
Thank you, John and I hope they do 😊
Trev, if you get a clay one remember to cover it in the winter. freezing and thawing cycles can crack the clay if if get’s left exposed to winter time rain and snow. After several of these we changed over to a clay fire pit instead. with a girl on it you can have an impromptu cookout, boil some water for tea, or just chuck a log on it for some marshmallow scorching.
Thank you, Lou. Yes, I am thinking of getting a clay one complete with a cover. I did look at firepits, but I like the height of the Chiminea. 🙂
No experience here, but it sounds like a lovely idea.
Thank you and I’m sure it will be a roaring sucess. 🙂
I used to see it whenever I visited my relatives. It’s beautiful 😊
Thank you, Chaymaa. 🙂
I had one but found I never used it. I did have lunch outside with some friends on Saturday so Spring is definitely on the way. Enjoy your patio and chiminea!
Thank you, they seem very popular and useful 😊
Good for you, Trev! Enjoy many warm spring evenings outdoors 🙂
Thank you, Rosaliene 😊
Oooh, I’ve always wanted one of those! A friend of mine has one and not only does it keep you good and toasty, it also adds a lot of style to a patio! My birthday is coming up soon- I’ll definitely start giving my husband a few hints. 😁😁😁
Sorry I haven’t repiled sooner, Cherie, but for some reason your comment went into the spam folder. All sorted now and thank you for your kind comment. Yes, kep on to your husband to get you a chiminea. 🙂
We go for the old fashioned version Trev. Coat, hat, and scarf!
Thanks Peter, but I’m fed up of wearing those all the time. 🙂
We have one of those round metal fire pits on legs, well, it’s son-in-law Simon’s really, but we share most things. We’ve had many a spring evening and autumn too sitting around the pit, with a blanket, glass of wine and listening to music, oh so warm and cosy too.🙂
Thank you, Sue. That’s what I’m hoping, spring and autumn evenings outside and staying nice and warm. 🙂
We have one of these pizza ovens – https://www.castironchimineas.co.uk/The%20Pizza%20oven.htm – it’s been lit three times (to ‘cure it’) and we’ve never cooked a pizza or anything else in it – but it’s handy to know it’s there if the electricity goes off when I’m cooking Christmas Dinner!
Lol, at least it will keep you warm if you need it. Thank you, Eileen 😊
I too, share your dream of warm nights on the back deck.
Thank you, Mark, yes, I am looking forward to them 😊