Hi Riverside I think most people test for ammonia and nitrite but, in my experience at least, far fewer check the PH. I guess they think its not...
You may want to consider that ammonia and nitrite is more toxic to fish at a higher PH and higher temperatures. Very high and very low PH will...
If you can get perfect drainage and plenty of aeration to the root zone most plants will take off in a big way. The simplest way is to sew some...
I have a quite few varieties sitting outside that are still battling away, i think the falling temperature will take its toll before too long....
I`ve been toying with the idea of converting the trampoline into a giant cloche for winter use :D There are a lot of trampolines up and down the...
If you added a hotbed to the cold frame it is likely to outperform the greenhouse..at least until you run out of headroom ;)
Most people don`t have the luxury of where to put a greenhouse but to give an idea of what the difference might be; 21st june (summer solstice)...
You`ll wonder why you didn`t buy one before. In the time it took to unroll the mains cable... you`ll have it all done :) Don`t forget to use good...
If you have an option, which most don`t ;) Try to site it for making the most of the light/sun on the 21st december (winter solstice). It has the...
Its not too difficult although it gets expensive for the various bits. You just need to make the pillows as airtight as possible and then keep...
Hi Stel There`s one on ebay new currently at £36 (Item number: 320292695487) or new at £180 ouchy ;)
I agree that simple terms are plenty good enough to get across most concepts. You only really need to get technical to explain something in...
Hi Dave "similar to the Eden project only much smaller scale" was a reasonable clue ;)
pillows that are inflated ;)
Part P is probably just the next logical step in the general scheme of things. You have to use a corgy registered tradesman for gas and theres no...
Hi Anthony This dome is a long term project with quite a few of design hurdles along the way..literally one step forward and two back :DYou`d be...
Hi Peter Sinking the greenhouse is a good idea, make sure you know where the water table is though or you might be needing your wellies ;)...
The regs are in place to ensure theres at least some minimum level of protection. Its to prevent the odd ones from hardwiring to the consumer box...
Hi Peter I don`t mind taking flak, everyone has their own way of doing things, i just find it more interesting my way ;) Softwood is ok as long as...
It`s a very fair point and to be honest theres absolutely no difference :) Some could argue that the armour on the swa would save you from a...
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