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Torreya:
Hate to tell you, we;ve got 3 glasshouses!!
The one we're sorting out first is approx 20' x 24' and was a gift from a local nursery that didn't want it any more. Approx 1950's/60's vintage and made specially for Delphiniums!
Next on the list is another rarity, it's 16' wide by roughly 55' long and it's rare because it's made of steel!! Not the best of materials as when it gets hot and the metal expands, the glass doesn't, so, occasionally get broken panes! Otherwise, it's a really useful size. It also has a sibling at a waterplant nursery in Hereford.
Lastly, we have a Robinsons cedarwood built by my father back in the 1960's. 25' x 72', but unfortunately, this one's really on its last legs. We're just debating what exactly to do with it, take it down and use it for hardstanding/carpark, try and rescue some of it or replace it with a polytunnel. Suggestions -- sensible ones (!) --welcome!!
Le-y:
Hey, now your just showing off!
we rent too, went to look at other houses (as we're moving next month) and there was a house with a massive garden with green house and 3 large sheds included (big greenhouse too) but alas the living room was TINY!
I was sorely tempted to go for the place just for the garden and greenhouse but the thought of the two boys running about that pokey little living room during the winter put me right off!
Tee Gee:
Excellent idea Jeanine!
I would like to add another couple of things and they are;
There is already a lot of 'info' available in the 'Wiki' tab at the top of the page;
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php?page=9
The other thing is; Could you newbies (and those oldies who haven't) please put your location (nearest town/city will do) into your profile or better still just under your avatar.
This helps people such as myself to be able to give you advice more suited to YOUR area rather than what I do in my area.
Thanks!
SamLouise:
Welcome Torreya :)
Jeannine, nice idea, would you like it stickied up the top? :)
Wilder:
Hi Guys :),
I joined a few weeks back having stumbled upon the site looking for seed/plants swaps in the south East.
I started converting the back garden last year and built the beds myself
Pictures here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/34459063@N00/sets/72157616387622288/
My son of 12 had outgrown the play area we built for him and his friends so I made 2 proper beds and one narrow one against the wooden pallisade.
I'm Irish, from Cork and have lived in the UK since 2001, married to a Hamburger ;D. My daughter is 19 and at Uni in Dublin.
I work 3 days a week from my home office so that was ideal last year in terms of regular watering, pulling weeds, etc., I'd spend most lunchbreaks and coffee breaks in the garden.
I need to update the Flickr stream as I've widened the narrow bed now and created a new soft Fruits patch. I still don't know much but I do know where to get advice and enthusiasm counts for a lot :) I got so much pleasure from growing my own veg last year, giving little parcels to friends, one of my proudest moments was this gift basket I made for a mate's 50th birthday
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34459063@N00/3632120217/in/set-72157619833300968/
Another real thrill was the fact that almost none of the carrots or mange tout I grew made it into the pot as they were invariable eaten raw on the way to the kitchen! My son would come home from school and go straight to the garden for his fix. He also became more interested in cooking the stuff he picked, another bonus.
In the short time I've been on here I've already received seeds from two wonderful members and great advice. So glad I found you!!
I'm being a bit more daring this year, growing an even wider variety so browsing through back threads here to see what works.
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