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Title: wind break
Post by: staris on June 29, 2008, 14:44:42

my allotment plot at one end face out onto a field, currently there are a load of brambles bushes which do give a bit of protection from the wind, i'm thinking of cutting them out and replacing them with something else to stop the wind.
i'm thinking of using hawthorn unless there is something that would be better, preferably fast growing.

Title: Re: wind break
Post by: tonybloke on June 29, 2008, 16:24:15

Hawthorn and Blackthorn have vicious spines which can cause infected wounds. (also punctures in wheelbarrow / bike). I use Globe Artichokes as an edible windbreak, also good for bees if left to flower.
rgds, Tony ;)

Title: Re: wind break
Post by: tim on June 29, 2008, 20:05:00

Or something inanimate like debris netting?

Title: Re: wind break
Post by: euronerd on June 29, 2008, 23:10:24

I've been meaning to try willow as a long term project. Haven't got round to it yet but it might be something to think about. My original idea was to buy willow plants to grow, and either make a living windbreak, or cut it and manufacture one à la wicker basket.

Geoff.

Title: Re: wind break
Post by: ceres on June 29, 2008, 23:19:03

Just took this pic of the willow fedge around our composting toilet.

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Title: Re: wind break
Post by: star on June 30, 2008, 00:11:22

Very nice Ceres, our fedge at the farm took a beating from willow aphid last year only half has recovered. And our compost loo isnt completed yet due to lack of materials and funds :(

But we WILL get there :D

Title: Re: wind break
Post by: ceres on June 30, 2008, 00:26:50

You will!  Our loo took around 2 years, mainly because it was done in everyone's not-so-spare time but we got there.

Didn't know about willow aphid.  There's a bug for every single plant, isn't there?  Will have to keep my eyes open.