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  1. chanelle

    Pop up greenhouse and vegetables

    The pop up greenhouse type of things really are a risk anywhere a breeze might get a bit on the strong side. The poles are usually metal, they are fine, the plastic covers are rather flimsy, the...
    The pop up greenhouse type of things really are a risk anywhere a breeze might get a bit on the strong side. The poles are usually metal, they are fine, the plastic covers are rather flimsy, the stitching can deteriorate quickly, but the real problem are the connecting plastic parts, they snap...
    The pop up greenhouse type of things really are a risk anywhere a breeze might get a bit on the strong side. The poles are usually metal, they are fine, the plastic covers are rather flimsy, the stitching can deteriorate quickly, but the real...
    The pop up greenhouse type of things really are a risk anywhere a breeze might get a bit on the strong side. The poles are usually metal, they are fine, the plastic covers are rather flimsy, the...
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  2. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    My experiment with growing carrots in containers in the greenhouse seems to be working, germination looks good and no sign of slugs.....................yet!!
    My experiment with growing carrots in containers in the greenhouse seems to be working, germination looks good and no sign of slugs.....................yet!!
    My experiment with growing carrots in containers in the greenhouse seems to be working, germination looks good and no sign of slugs.....................yet!!
    My experiment with growing carrots in containers in the greenhouse seems to be working, germination looks good and no sign of slugs.....................yet!!
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  3. MrHappyDays
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  4. hniy

    Robinson Greenhouse Glass Issues

    Too much searching for information can be bad for your gardening too. I've seen many posts from people scared to let pets out into gardens because they've read that plants, or parts of plants,...
    Too much searching for information can be bad for your gardening too. I've seen many posts from people scared to let pets out into gardens because they've read that plants, or parts of plants, can be poisonous. What the information generally fails to tell people, is how much of a plant would...
    Too much searching for information can be bad for your gardening too. I've seen many posts from people scared to let pets out into gardens because they've read that plants, or parts of plants, can be poisonous. What the information generally...
    Too much searching for information can be bad for your gardening too. I've seen many posts from people scared to let pets out into gardens because they've read that plants, or parts of plants,...
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  5. Dobbin26

    Rhino Greenhouse

    Just beginning work in the greenhouse, strawberries that were in pots are now in the border soil as they were struggling in pots last year, I have plenty of room as I am not growing sweetcorn in...
    Just beginning work in the greenhouse, strawberries that were in pots are now in the border soil as they were struggling in pots last year, I have plenty of room as I am not growing sweetcorn in the greenhouse this summer.
    Just beginning work in the greenhouse, strawberries that were in pots are now in the border soil as they were struggling in pots last year, I have plenty of room as I am not growing sweetcorn in the greenhouse this summer.
    Just beginning work in the greenhouse, strawberries that were in pots are now in the border soil as they were struggling in pots last year, I have plenty of room as I am not growing sweetcorn in...
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  6. GreenhouseShading

    Greenhouse shading

    Sadly we may never know.
    Sadly we may never know.
    Sadly we may never know.
    Sadly we may never know.
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  7. James Rowse

    Linking gutters on a Robinson greenhouse

    @CanadianLori yes some of them can be short-lived - particularly the immersed ones. The pump I've got is not submersible, so I just leave it dry. It's the same pump I used to modify my knapsack...
    @CanadianLori yes some of them can be short-lived - particularly the immersed ones. The pump I've got is not submersible, so I just leave it dry. It's the same pump I used to modify my knapsack sprayer from manual crank handle to be a "Frankensprayer". It's much lighter without all the piston,...
    @CanadianLori yes some of them can be short-lived - particularly the immersed ones. The pump I've got is not submersible, so I just leave it dry. It's the same pump I used to modify my knapsack sprayer from manual crank handle to be a...
    @CanadianLori yes some of them can be short-lived - particularly the immersed ones. The pump I've got is not submersible, so I just leave it dry. It's the same pump I used to modify my knapsack...
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  8. thriftybri

    paraffin heater

    Just my thoughts, but I run mine at Just frost free, so around 3c min. But that's just to overwinter tender plants, nothing actually grows at those temperatures.I just get the feeling you might...
    Just my thoughts, but I run mine at Just frost free, so around 3c min. But that's just to overwinter tender plants, nothing actually grows at those temperatures.I just get the feeling you might be burning paraffin with few results.
    Just my thoughts, but I run mine at Just frost free, so around 3c min. But that's just to overwinter tender plants, nothing actually grows at those temperatures.I just get the feeling you might be burning paraffin with few results.
    Just my thoughts, but I run mine at Just frost free, so around 3c min. But that's just to overwinter tender plants, nothing actually grows at those temperatures.I just get the feeling you might...
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  9. pete

    Diesel heaters

    Or solar, when some of us live in the cloudiest part of the world!Thanks for link @pete - yes I use the Inkbird controller, as I find the ones inbuilt on heaters pretty random.
    Or solar, when some of us live in the cloudiest part of the world!Thanks for link @pete - yes I use the Inkbird controller, as I find the ones inbuilt on heaters pretty random.
    Or solar, when some of us live in the cloudiest part of the world!Thanks for link @pete - yes I use the Inkbird controller, as I find the ones inbuilt on heaters pretty random.
    Or solar, when some of us live in the cloudiest part of the world!Thanks for link @pete - yes I use the Inkbird controller, as I find the ones inbuilt on heaters pretty random.
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  10. Loofah

    Sulphur burning

    I'll light it later and see what happens. In honesty the permanent ventilation is good so it might just go outside in which case I'll bin it
    I'll light it later and see what happens. In honesty the permanent ventilation is good so it might just go outside in which case I'll bin it
    I'll light it later and see what happens. In honesty the permanent ventilation is good so it might just go outside in which case I'll bin it
    I'll light it later and see what happens. In honesty the permanent ventilation is good so it might just go outside in which case I'll bin it
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  11. My Clay Jungle

    Greenhouse partitions and soil vs pot questions

    I put my 12 by 12 up by myself, took a while as I was also sorting out newly built raised bed at the same time. Getting the end upright was a bit tricky, but managed with a friendly fence post, in...
    I put my 12 by 12 up by myself, took a while as I was also sorting out newly built raised bed at the same time. Getting the end upright was a bit tricky, but managed with a friendly fence post, in the neighbours fence, some binder twine and a step ladder. The main roof beam was managed in the...
    I put my 12 by 12 up by myself, took a while as I was also sorting out newly built raised bed at the same time. Getting the end upright was a bit tricky, but managed with a friendly fence post, in the neighbours fence, some binder twine and a...
    I put my 12 by 12 up by myself, took a while as I was also sorting out newly built raised bed at the same time. Getting the end upright was a bit tricky, but managed with a friendly fence post, in...
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  12. My Clay Jungle

    Greenhouse width/length?

    I have a 12 x 12 with staging down either side, then a narrow path with a wide space between the two paths. The staging is full of plants, at the moments chillis, bell peppers, basil, some...
    I have a 12 x 12 with staging down either side, then a narrow path with a wide space between the two paths. The staging is full of plants, at the moments chillis, bell peppers, basil, some dahlias, salvias and nerines. The central space is full of tomatoes, cucumbers, a melon, some more dahlias,...
    I have a 12 x 12 with staging down either side, then a narrow path with a wide space between the two paths. The staging is full of plants, at the moments chillis, bell peppers, basil, some dahlias, salvias and nerines. The central space is full...
    I have a 12 x 12 with staging down either side, then a narrow path with a wide space between the two paths. The staging is full of plants, at the moments chillis, bell peppers, basil, some...
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  13. Neil1961

    Tomato questions

    I am in mid Cornwall, growing my tomatoes under glass. They are just in full growing mode at last. Lots of plant growth, flowers and and some fruit setting. I have stopped a couple at roof height...
    I am in mid Cornwall, growing my tomatoes under glass. They are just in full growing mode at last. Lots of plant growth, flowers and and some fruit setting. I have stopped a couple at roof height of the greenhouse, 5 trusses of flowers. Now I have my fingers crossed we have an Indian Summer to...
    I am in mid Cornwall, growing my tomatoes under glass. They are just in full growing mode at last. Lots of plant growth, flowers and and some fruit setting. I have stopped a couple at roof height of the greenhouse, 5 trusses of flowers. Now I...
    I am in mid Cornwall, growing my tomatoes under glass. They are just in full growing mode at last. Lots of plant growth, flowers and and some fruit setting. I have stopped a couple at roof height...
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  14. He who dares

    Greenhouse construction

    Thanks. I've looked at the height issue and it's ok for me, and that's the important bit!! Regards putting my head through the glass, I've got toughened glass, having a nod to the grandchildren!
    Thanks. I've looked at the height issue and it's ok for me, and that's the important bit!! Regards putting my head through the glass, I've got toughened glass, having a nod to the grandchildren!
    Thanks. I've looked at the height issue and it's ok for me, and that's the important bit!! Regards putting my head through the glass, I've got toughened glass, having a nod to the grandchildren!
    Thanks. I've looked at the height issue and it's ok for me, and that's the important bit!! Regards putting my head through the glass, I've got toughened glass, having a nod to the grandchildren!
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  15. Dave470

    Ant nests in a greenhouse raised beds

    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
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  16. Neil1961

    Forked tomato plant

    I would also add that we worry too much about side shoots at times, and with some toms it is really hard to tell the growing tip from a shoot. It is best to remove shoots as they appear, but I've...
    I would also add that we worry too much about side shoots at times, and with some toms it is really hard to tell the growing tip from a shoot. It is best to remove shoots as they appear, but I've seen me remove shoots over 30cm because I've missed them or been away for a while.
    I would also add that we worry too much about side shoots at times, and with some toms it is really hard to tell the growing tip from a shoot. It is best to remove shoots as they appear, but I've seen me remove shoots over 30cm because I've...
    I would also add that we worry too much about side shoots at times, and with some toms it is really hard to tell the growing tip from a shoot. It is best to remove shoots as they appear, but I've...
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  17. Baalmaiden

    Anyone tried growing melons?

    Well they're in the ground now and seem to be enjoying the heat, unlike the tomatoes which are flagging a bit. I thought I would try them as they are so expensive in the shops now.
    Well they're in the ground now and seem to be enjoying the heat, unlike the tomatoes which are flagging a bit. I thought I would try them as they are so expensive in the shops now.
    Well they're in the ground now and seem to be enjoying the heat, unlike the tomatoes which are flagging a bit. I thought I would try them as they are so expensive in the shops now.
    Well they're in the ground now and seem to be enjoying the heat, unlike the tomatoes which are flagging a bit. I thought I would try them as they are so expensive in the shops now.
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  18. steephill
    Like x 4

    Greenhouse watering

    You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use...
    You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use the larger ones on the Toms once they get into their final big tubs.The need a bit of time to get...
    You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use the larger ones on the Toms once they get into...
    You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use...
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  19. MrHappyDays

    Netting v painting glass

    I just thrown old lace curtains or duvet covers over the top of my greenhouse, tied down at the corners onto the guttering. I have even used an old plastic blue tarpaulin. It usually goes on in...
    I just thrown old lace curtains or duvet covers over the top of my greenhouse, tied down at the corners onto the guttering. I have even used an old plastic blue tarpaulin. It usually goes on in May and stays on until the end of the growing season when I take it down, put it through the washing...
    I just thrown old lace curtains or duvet covers over the top of my greenhouse, tied down at the corners onto the guttering. I have even used an old plastic blue tarpaulin. It usually goes on in May and stays on until the end of the growing season...
    I just thrown old lace curtains or duvet covers over the top of my greenhouse, tied down at the corners onto the guttering. I have even used an old plastic blue tarpaulin. It usually goes on in...
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  20. Welshman

    New Greenhouse

    They wont cover the full roof of the greenhouse, maybe half…..but its easier to build a full solid roof, rather than a half and half roof. But will look into a half and half and see what i can...
    They wont cover the full roof of the greenhouse, maybe half…..but its easier to build a full solid roof, rather than a half and half roof. But will look into a half and half and see what i can come up with.I may be able to have at least 1.8mtrs of clear roof.
    They wont cover the full roof of the greenhouse, maybe half…..but its easier to build a full solid roof, rather than a half and half roof. But will look into a half and half and see what i can come up with.I may be able to have at least 1.8mtrs...
    They wont cover the full roof of the greenhouse, maybe half…..but its easier to build a full solid roof, rather than a half and half roof. But will look into a half and half and see what i can...
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