Author Topic: More Deal's From Lidl (Read 11786 times)

supersprout · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2006, 09:45:22 »

show us the hoe! :D

moonbells · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2006, 10:11:09 »

Quote from: MrsKP on March 03, 2006, 07:16:34

got there at the crack of dawn yesterday, as did a few others.

got the mini greenhouse which to put together in theory is simple as, in practice, it's not quite as easy but with a bit of filing and some judicious use of some sticky tape, it might hold together ! bit disappointed with it tbh, but what do you expect for 20 notes. had the added disadvantage of guests arriving before i'd finished it, so it's still sitting on the spare bed waiting to be completed. probably a good thing though as i'd nearly dismantled the whole thing and chucked it back in the car at one stage. ::)

ah you had the bits of misaligned aluminium problem too? I took a hacksaw to mine so I could lock the sides together - have also managed to pop out one of the polycarb sheets but nothing some araldite can't fix.

It is very flimsy but I just wanted something I could dare leave at the lotties and which wouldn't break my heart (or spread glass all over) if the yobs visited.

Now to work out where to put it!

moonbells

MrsKP · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2006, 18:39:46 »

Quote from: moonbells on March 03, 2006, 10:11:09

Quote from: MrsKP on March 03, 2006, 07:16:34
got there at the crack of dawn yesterday, as did a few others.

got the mini greenhouse which to put together in theory is simple as, in practice, it's not quite as easy but with a bit of filing and some judicious use of some sticky tape, it might hold together ! bit disappointed with it tbh, but what do you expect for 20 notes. had the added disadvantage of guests arriving before i'd finished it, so it's still sitting on the spare bed waiting to be completed. probably a good thing though as i'd nearly dismantled the whole thing and chucked it back in the car at one stage. ::)

ah you had the bits of misaligned aluminium problem too? I took a hacksaw to mine so I could lock the sides together - have also managed to pop out one of the polycarb sheets but nothing some araldite can't fix.

It is very flimsy but I just wanted something I could dare leave at the lotties and which wouldn't break my heart (or spread glass all over) if the yobs visited.

Now to work out where to put it!

moonbells

glad it weren't just me moonbells. the concept was quite simple, slide here, slot there, tap this, screw that ....... it very nearly was "SCREW THAT" ;D

a couple of the aluminium edges did fall off but i managed to get them back on without wrecking the sheet. and now there's a bit of nylon string tied tight round the whole thing, just in case. I just feel glad that i bought it that cheap rather than add a tenner postage on (there are a couple of identical frames up on ebay just now for £20 plus postage). i'm not sure what i'm going to put in there yet as i don't know how much protection it will afford but i'm sure i'll find something.

pic of hoe to follow supersprout ;D

plot51A · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2006, 19:13:21 »

Am thinking of taking my mini greenhouse back after reading this thread - haven't even opened the box yet. Wonder where I put the receipt :-\

moonbells · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2006, 19:40:17 »

Quote from: periwinkle on March 03, 2006, 19:13:21

Am thinking of taking my mini greenhouse back after reading this thread - haven't even opened the box yet. Wonder where I put the receipt :-\

the thing's actually a cold frame, and not too bad. It is cheap and cheerful (proper ones cost over double - I've a glass one at home, that was £45 6 years ago) and if the ground pegs work, with luck it won't blow away! (I have ways of dealing with that - old windows!)

Know where I'm putting it so it will be going up to the lottie tomorrow. Will be an interesting day - I've also got to get two dalek composters up there!

moonbells

MrsKP · « **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2006, 21:47:43 »

oh don't get me wrong, i will still keep it and use it (when the artic winds have gone) but it IS £20 worth and no more.

just don't be surprised if one bit is a pain to put together !

;D

plot51A · « **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2006, 21:52:49 »

Thanks both for the reassurance! :)

I bought a sort of mini greenhouse from Lidl last year - but the cover on that was green plasticky sort of stuff. I was very pleased with it and shall bring it out of hibernation soon - was rather hoping they might have had those on offer again this year. Still time I s'pose.

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2006, 22:02:18 »

I've had one for a couple of years; it does the job well, and I needed a quick and cheap replacement for my big cold frame after it was nicked. I did track that one down, and the thief was got rid of, but it was the wrong one. I think the guy probably did genuinely lose a similar one, and if so I think I know who took it. He was then told by the then committee that the one on my plot was his. First a pane of glass was mysteriously broken across, and he could identify it for sure by a 'very distinctive cracked pane'. Unfortunately by the time they reported it to the police, I'd already dumped the pane in question, as it was an obvious safety hazard. Then the story changed and it could be identified by a missing pane! The guy came down with the police and claimed to identify it, but they didn't believe him. Then he cut a hole in my fence and took it; a wheelbarrow went at the same time. I found it in his shed and reported him to the Council. I felt sorry for the guy as I felt he'd been manipulated into it, but I wasn't having that. So you see why I wanted a cheapo that nobody would want to nick! It does a good job every year, that's the main thing.

robsa · « **Reply #28 on:** March 04, 2006, 10:27:45 »

Just back from LIDL. I went to spend a few quid on the poly-cloches, but came back with one of the 'large greenhouses' and the linka-board-style cold frame. Lidl's is addictive - remind me never to go again.

I'm off to the lottie later to put them up. Loads of tomatoes, peppers and chillis for me this year, I think. :)

Robin

MrsKP · « **Reply #29 on:** March 04, 2006, 10:37:45 »

Quote from: Robert_Brenchley on March 03, 2006, 22:02:18

I've had one for a couple of years; it does the job well, and I needed a quick and cheap replacement for my big cold frame after it was nicked. I did track that one down, and the thief was got rid of, but it was the wrong one. I think the guy probably did genuinely lose a similar one, and if so I think I know who took it. He was then told by the then committee that the one on my plot was his. First a pane of glass was mysteriously broken across, and he could identify it for sure by a 'very distinctive cracked pane'. Unfortunately by the time they reported it to the police, I'd already dumped the pane in question, as it was an obvious safety hazard. Then the story changed and it could be identified by a missing pane! The guy came down with the police and claimed to identify it, but they didn't believe him. Then he cut a hole in my fence and took it; a wheelbarrow went at the same time. I found it in his shed and reported him to the Council. I felt sorry for the guy as I felt he'd been manipulated into it, but I wasn't having that. So you see why I wanted a cheapo that nobody would want to nick! It does a good job every year, that's the main thing.

dearie dear, what is the world coming to. it's quite sad really.

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #30 on:** March 04, 2006, 11:34:30 »

Very. I'm glad to say that the atmosphere on the site has improved drastically since that nutter was kicked off the committee.

MrsKP · « **Reply #31 on:** March 04, 2006, 17:30:02 »

Quote from: supersprout on March 03, 2006, 09:45:22

show us the hoe! :D

am thinking of ways to use it cos i ain't got an idea of its proper purpose.

;D

gunnerbee · « **Reply #32 on:** March 04, 2006, 20:42:45 »

Ooh, just checked the webite, lots of goodies http://www.lidl.co.uk.

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #33 on:** March 04, 2006, 22:03:38 »

That's a lightweight digging hoe. Use the prongs to rake through the ground, and the blade to break up lumps.

With a heavier version, I can dig ground at about three times the rate I'd go with a fork, without any strain on my back. It does need to be free from perennial weeds though, apart from nettles. It's the best thing out for breaking up nettle clumps.

MrsKP · « **Reply #34 on:** March 04, 2006, 22:08:23 »

oops ... i gave it a wee try cos i really didn't know what to do with it, and then went back to the rake to both break up clumps and rake a level collecting the stones.

isn't that what rakes are made for ? :P

(i will go back to the hoe, perhaps it will get better once i've got used to it).

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #35 on:** March 05, 2006, 01:05:35 »

A rake is for the final levelling out; use the hoe for the initial going-over.

Columbus · « **Reply #36 on:** March 05, 2006, 12:24:56 »

Hi all,

I too got the "lighweight digging hoe" Its pretending to be an azada but it probably won`t last very long. It may be useful on already dug soil. I like right angled, long handled tools so I think I`ll get use from it.
I also like to get a supply of chocolate when I`m in Lidls ;D and beer for my slug traps.

Col

gunnerbee · « **Reply #37 on:** March 05, 2006, 22:26:57 »

so pi$$ed of we havnt got a lidls near by, im so jealous.

dandelion · « **Reply #38 on:** March 22, 2006, 21:05:50 »

Quote from: MutantHobbit on March 01, 2006, 19:36:20

I can heartily recommend the tools as they've stood up to the abuse I've given them in the last two weeks while creating the beds.

Unfurtunately I can't! The handle of the spade I bought at Lidl broke the first time I used it >:( >:(. I have to admit that a clump of horseradish was involved though... Anyone know where I can buy a sturdy replacement handle?

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #39 on:** March 22, 2006, 21:32:58 »

My replacement handles come from the local market. They have them at Homebase, but they're obviously more expensive.

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