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  2. Marley Farley
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    MARLEY’S TUNNEL 2019

    @Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..! :yikes:
    @Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..! :yikes:
    @Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..! :yikes:
    @Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..! :yikes:
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  3. Steve R
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    Steve's Polytunnels

    Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...:)
    Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...:)
    Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...:)
    Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...:)
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  4. Webmaster
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    My Polytunnel(s)

    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
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  5. Eden1
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    Polly Tunnel Jobs For This Month

    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed...
    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed to a different compost with good results, so, I’ll not be biting any of that stuff again, wasn’t...
    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed to a different compost with good results, so, I’ll...
    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed...
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  7. Scrungee

    My £50 polytunnel from eBay

    Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
    Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
    Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
    Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
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  8. Eden1

    Beginners Tunnel

    My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path...
    My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path bolted at tops to tunnel framework and bolted to timber stakes at base driven into ground with...
    My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path bolted at tops to tunnel framework and bolted to...
    My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path...
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  9. polytunnel

    This week in the Polytunnel.

    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
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  10. Jangles

    New to this poly tunnel stuff !!

    looking good :dbgrtmb:
    looking good :dbgrtmb:
    looking good :dbgrtmb:
    looking good :dbgrtmb:
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  11. Kristen

    Cover Vegetable Patch with Polytunnel?

    OK, must just be Drought Hosepipe Bans where trickle is still permitted (or was last time around ...)
    OK, must just be Drought Hosepipe Bans where trickle is still permitted (or was last time around ...)
    OK, must just be Drought Hosepipe Bans where trickle is still permitted (or was last time around ...)
    OK, must just be Drought Hosepipe Bans where trickle is still permitted (or was last time around ...)
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  12. Marley Farley

    Chopper's Poly Tunnel ..!!

    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
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  13. Julie D

    Feel Good polytunnels?

    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
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  14. Blondie

    Polytunnel Panic!!

    Crowley as Dave says firsttunnels is good its important to get as much ventillation as you can go for the wind up side vents you will need them in summer
    Crowley as Dave says firsttunnels is good its important to get as much ventillation as you can go for the wind up side vents you will need them in summer
    Crowley as Dave says firsttunnels is good its important to get as much ventillation as you can go for the wind up side vents you will need them in summer
    Crowley as Dave says firsttunnels is good its important to get as much ventillation as you can go for the wind up side vents you will need them in summer
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  15. MournePT

    My polytunnel for mostly chillies

    How's it going this year ?
    How's it going this year ?
    How's it going this year ?
    How's it going this year ?
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  16. Jimcub

    Another eBay poly

    Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
    Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
    Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
    Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
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  17. BigBird

    Open plot or poly-tunnel?

    Hello ChopperThanks for your safety advice. Leather gloves & goggles at the ready!!...mmm....rather windy today. Sods law that when I have a day off the weather is bad!! Dare not risk it as I...
    Hello ChopperThanks for your safety advice. Leather gloves & goggles at the ready!!...mmm....rather windy today. Sods law that when I have a day off the weather is bad!! Dare not risk it as I or it may take off :heehee:Thank you & thanks for your luck too.....I'm going to need it!!:DBest...
    Hello ChopperThanks for your safety advice. Leather gloves & goggles at the ready!!...mmm....rather windy today. Sods law that when I have a day off the weather is bad!! Dare not risk it as I or it may take off :heehee:Thank you & thanks for...
    Hello ChopperThanks for your safety advice. Leather gloves & goggles at the ready!!...mmm....rather windy today. Sods law that when I have a day off the weather is bad!! Dare not risk it as I...
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  18. weedaway

    Metal Sheds, What Do You Think

    Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
    Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
    Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
    Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
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  19. Quackerjack

    Solar Powered Fan to aid ventilation?

    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of...
    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of gravel/broken glass and a pc fan could heat and cool a greenhouse but tbh a hot cuppa tea (heating) and an...
    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of gravel/broken glass and a pc fan could heat and cool a...
    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of...
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  20. MournePT

    Hydroponics in a polytunnel

    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
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  21. Fat Controller

    Cannibalisation of old polytunnel

    Given some of the things that I have seen being sold on ebay (and actually attracting bids), I wouldn't be surprised if someone didn't offer something. I'll wait and see once I get the new...
    Given some of the things that I have seen being sold on ebay (and actually attracting bids), I wouldn't be surprised if someone didn't offer something. I'll wait and see once I get the new greenhouse up, and if there is nothing sensible looking possible then I'll either freecycle it or similar...
    Given some of the things that I have seen being sold on ebay (and actually attracting bids), I wouldn't be surprised if someone didn't offer something. I'll wait and see once I get the new greenhouse up, and if there is nothing sensible looking...
    Given some of the things that I have seen being sold on ebay (and actually attracting bids), I wouldn't be surprised if someone didn't offer something. I'll wait and see once I get the new...
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  22. Steve R

    New Polytunnel

    I've a load of ex-garden gazebo poles (large diameter verticals from the 'better' quality ones) that I thought about using for additional bracing, flattening/drilling the ends and fixing with...
    I've a load of ex-garden gazebo poles (large diameter verticals from the 'better' quality ones) that I thought about using for additional bracing, flattening/drilling the ends and fixing with something made from the thinnest metal straps sold at Wickes, also fitting something (tube, hardwood...
    I've a load of ex-garden gazebo poles (large diameter verticals from the 'better' quality ones) that I thought about using for additional bracing, flattening/drilling the ends and fixing with something made from the thinnest metal straps sold at...
    I've a load of ex-garden gazebo poles (large diameter verticals from the 'better' quality ones) that I thought about using for additional bracing, flattening/drilling the ends and fixing with...
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  23. Frazzled

    Clearing blight from a polytunnel?

    Dammit! I knew it was too early to start letting the beard grow for winter :biggrin:
    Dammit! I knew it was too early to start letting the beard grow for winter :biggrin:
    Dammit! I knew it was too early to start letting the beard grow for winter :biggrin:
    Dammit! I knew it was too early to start letting the beard grow for winter :biggrin:
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  24. Julie D
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    Julie's polytunnel

    Steve, if I cut strips of tape I could probably do it but I might just change the cover, will have a think about it. Mine doesn't flap like the small tunnels, its a good fit.Sent from my HTC...
    Steve, if I cut strips of tape I could probably do it but I might just change the cover, will have a think about it. Mine doesn't flap like the small tunnels, its a good fit.Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk 2
    Steve, if I cut strips of tape I could probably do it but I might just change the cover, will have a think about it. Mine doesn't flap like the small tunnels, its a good fit.Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk 2
    Steve, if I cut strips of tape I could probably do it but I might just change the cover, will have a think about it. Mine doesn't flap like the small tunnels, its a good fit.Sent from my HTC...
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  25. Greenlady

    Polytunnel

    I 2nd that It is nice to see inside the PT and see what other people grow and how they do things to make gardening so much easier for themsleves and to share their ideas and what works for...
    I 2nd that It is nice to see inside the PT and see what other people grow and how they do things to make gardening so much easier for themsleves and to share their ideas and what works for them.It would be nice to see inside more PT's and Greenhouses,which is easier now with the new digi...
    I 2nd that It is nice to see inside the PT and see what other people grow and how they do things to make gardening so much easier for themsleves and to share their ideas and what works for them.It would be nice to see inside more PT's and...
    I 2nd that It is nice to see inside the PT and see what other people grow and how they do things to make gardening so much easier for themsleves and to share their ideas and what works for...
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  26. jennywren

    Is my poly plan sound?

    First ever polytunnel crop! But better still aubergines are growing like mad and tomatoes have flowers on them. Wish I could say the chilli peppers I grew from seed are thriving they look pathetic...
    First ever polytunnel crop! But better still aubergines are growing like mad and tomatoes have flowers on them. Wish I could say the chilli peppers I grew from seed are thriving they look pathetic but maybe they'll catch up.
    First ever polytunnel crop! But better still aubergines are growing like mad and tomatoes have flowers on them. Wish I could say the chilli peppers I grew from seed are thriving they look pathetic but maybe they'll catch up.
    First ever polytunnel crop! But better still aubergines are growing like mad and tomatoes have flowers on them. Wish I could say the chilli peppers I grew from seed are thriving they look pathetic...
    Start.JPG hens.JPG Tunnel.JPG less work.JPG foam.JPG IMG_3956.JPG
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