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General => News => Topic started by: shirlton on March 19, 2007, 17:50:57

Title: Guess what
Post by: shirlton on March 19, 2007, 17:50:57

My Tony's getting addicted to bargain hunting. I thought it was just me. He went to Homebase this afternoon for some potting compost. Came home all excited. He had seen a mini greenhouse that had been on show outside and actually asked the manager how much he could have it for. He wanted £20," Will have to go and fetch the wife "said Tony. Took me and it was great only it only had 1 of the shelves in instead of 4. When we got back inside the store I saw another one in a dirty box so I sent Tony to ask the bloke how much he wanted for that 1. being as the box was dirty. £20 says he. Not bad for a £39 gh. We had been to wilkies this mornin task if the one we had ordered had come yet. It hadn't come. This one looks a much better product. Will post a pic when its up

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: shirlton on March 19, 2007, 18:16:08

here it is with  and without clothes

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: lorna on March 19, 2007, 18:29:34

Ah well, so it was a waste of my time when I wrote in a previous post about keeping his wallet shut then?  Shirl that looks a good buiy :)
Lorna.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: shirlton on March 19, 2007, 18:43:15

they never learn do they( thank goodness)

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Hyacinth on March 19, 2007, 19:51:36

Nice one Shirl! (OH I mean....the 'house is OK too) ;D

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Amazin on March 19, 2007, 21:05:24

That's the heavy duty frostproof cover you've got there, Shirl - much tougher than the clear plastic. And you can buy them separately, too. I've now got four of these mini gs (every time I see a bargain...), two with those covers, two plain, and I'm going to get those covers for the other two!

I should really start growing stuff soon...

 ;D

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Marymary on March 19, 2007, 21:08:54

I love a bargain & that looks like a good one - maybe I should try my local Homebase.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: cambourne7 on March 19, 2007, 21:09:33

maybe you can help

is there details in there on how to get a replacement cover??

I cant find one to replace the 4 tier mini-greenhouse i bought last year.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Amazin on March 19, 2007, 22:08:26

Try these:

http://www.shopshrubs.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=11256

http://www.allplaz.com/acatalog/Cloches.html

http://www.garden4less.co.uk/mini-greenhouse.asp

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00080KPBG/kelkoocpc-hg-garden-21/ref=nosim#moreAboutThisProduct

Also, if you have a Robert Dyas nearby, they get their replacement covers in round about now.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 19, 2007, 22:45:24

Make sure you get one the right width. If you send me the size, I just might have one going.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: cambourne7 on March 19, 2007, 22:50:21

cool i have already bought the wrong one  :'(

i think its just over 3ft but will measure tomorrow as the temps hovering at freezing and i dont think my jimjams will keep me warm enough  ;)

I am sure its the same one shirlton has and she might have the measureents to hand

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 19, 2007, 23:01:09

If it's that wide, mine won't fit. You'll probably need the widest fitting.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Jill on March 19, 2007, 23:08:27

Ooh, can I leap on the back of that offer to cam7 and measure mine tomorrow and let you know then, Robert?  Reckon mine's a bit narrower than that and the previous cover has been shredded this winter.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 20, 2007, 07:46:35

I'll get my spare from the allotment, and the first person to need the right size can have it.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: shirlton on March 20, 2007, 08:45:41

I'm sure I saw the replacement covers in homebase. Don't know how much they were though.the number of the 4 tier grow rack is 585359. Hope that will help. We are going to put it in the GH today. It means that 1 of Tony's benches will have to go into the other GH

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: cambourne7 on March 20, 2007, 14:22:31

Homebase tell me that they dont sell the covers seperatly and that there should be details inside of where you can get the cover from.

I have seen replacement covers for there large walk in greenhouse but i dont think that would last more than 5 min before blowing away.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: kitten on March 20, 2007, 15:52:53

Looks like a super barg shirlton!  I must keep my eye out for one, kitchen just isn't big enough for all the seeds I want to plant  :o ;D

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: saddad on March 20, 2007, 16:27:06

I like the look of th walk in hexagonal job at Wilko's for £40 but I'm not sure that it wouldn't blow away at the moment!
 :-\

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: bumble-dee on March 20, 2007, 20:24:26

just a note that morrisons supermarkets do a walk in 3 tier (i believe its 3) one for.... wait for it..... 25 great british pounds!   ;D
however, they are not on display so cannot comment on the thickness of the plastic.
Dee

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: cornykev on March 20, 2007, 20:29:56

My 3 tier cover cost £5.99 from local nursery, they had four tier but cant remember the price.   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: shirlton on March 21, 2007, 16:45:14

was lovely and warm in there this morning

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: lorna on March 21, 2007, 18:19:42

Looking good Shirl.

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: tim on March 21, 2007, 18:36:26

OMG - I haven't started yet!! That's what age does??

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: Hyacinth on March 21, 2007, 22:33:07

I've not started yet either Tim.... 8)

Title: Re: Guess what
Post by: shirlton on March 22, 2007, 08:56:53

You two have to keep in mind that it's our first year of allotment gardening for a few years so we are both very eager (probably too bl***dy eager) Not only that . We need something to keep us both sane at the moment. Gardening is just the job for doing that. I have only planted things that are able to withstand a bit of cold. Just hope it doesn't get too cold for the little dears