Poly tunnel

Years ago, I wanted to build a poly tunnel prior to the 15m long one used for my Dave’s Seedling business but did not find a whole lot of guides in Tasmania,

The first step is deciding where you want to possition the tunnel and how big you want to make it. The garden here runs North South with the house at the southern end. A line of tall conifers 35 fe…

My husband, Bill, and I just finished building a hoop house in our vegetable garden so we can grow veggies through the fall and winter m...

Polytunnel (also known as a hoophouse, polyhouse, hoop greenhouse, or grow tunnel) is generally made from steel and is covered polythene,

Building a polytunnel doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it's quite easy and adds a layer of protection to your garden. Learn how to build a poly tunnel here.

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As promised here are the basics on how to build your own Poly Tunnel First concrete 4 foot lengths of scaffold tube in to the ground at 5 foot centres the quantity will depend on how the finished tunnel will be. These tubes should be 3 foot long above ground Next fix scaffold planks to the outside of the poles on both sides and the back using builders Band SCREWFIX Next put the 50mm water or gas or gas pipe over the scaffold tubes and push down to the top of the scaffold boards to create the…

Jamie Walton | Nettles & Petals on Instagram: "DOUBLE your Growing Space this Autumn! 🌱🌱👀 Inter-planting and under-sowing can really help to maximise the efficiency of your growing space! At this point in the season, the summer vining plants are often tall and plenty of space has opened up underneath. By planting seedlings, or sowing seeds, under your summer plants such as tomatoes and cucumbers, it allows you to establish new plants while the old ones are finishing, at which point…