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Post by skarloey on Aug 8, 2007 12:52:51 GMT
Can a dismantled greenhouse be stored for a while or should it be erected as soon as poss?
The reason I ask is because the sweetcorn, one squash and one courgette are still in the place where I want to move the shed to and I have to put a new fence in too.
Your thoughts, as always, are much appreciated. ;D
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Post by oldmoleskins on Aug 8, 2007 13:46:16 GMT
I guess it could be stored indefinitely - or at least as long as it would last assembled. If it's a wooden one it's a really good opportunity to get some preservative on the frame while it's naked - and the glass is safest standing 'on edge' resting against something secure rather than flat (I'm assuming it's out of the frame for transport). Are you gong to treat yourself to a concrete floor? And leave a strip for growing stuff in? See, I'm almost as excited as you are...
OM.
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 8, 2007 16:49:53 GMT
Well, I speak to you with great experience of this ;D
I got my greenhouse for my 40th birthday, 18 years ago. And this is my third house since then, and my greenhouse (an aluminium one) has always come with me. There have always been months between taking it down and putting it back up.
The only problem came not from the greenhouse, but from my ever-aging memory, because every time it is re-erected, it is a little different. This time, I had to have some new glass cut to fit, so something must be wrong, but it works.
So, I don't think you'll have any problems. Fingers crossed.
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Post by skarloey on Aug 9, 2007 22:53:22 GMT
Thank you both for your replies, I can breath a small sigh of relief now!  I spoke to the woman about collection (next Saturday) and also now understand why she wants to get rid of her greenhouse. She just moved in and needs the room for the kids. She's NOT a gardener, which probably explains why she has happily accepted £122 for a nearly new Alton greenhouse, scroll to the bottom of this link and have a look at what they go for brand new (it's the middle one at the bottom).... www.greenhousepeople.co.uk/Greenhouses/Wooden+Greenhouses/?osCsid=2a87a12b0faHoly s**t........ I do believe I've got me a bargain!!! ;D Oh, and yes OM, it will have a growing border and I'm pondering on whether or not to have a concrete or slab path. I'd appreciate it if anyone can give me pros and cons on these. I will also give it a loving MOT with preserve and as GH has said, a wash down with Jeyes fluid would be a good idea. I'm going to have to put a new fence in behind it, would it be really silly to paint the fence white? |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 9, 2007 23:13:04 GMT
Possibly, but I have always yearned for a white fence, so if you want one, why not? it is your fence after all. ;D Why not make things perfect for your lovely new greenhouse?
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Post by skarloey on Aug 9, 2007 23:41:41 GMT
;D White it is then!!! I was thinking that this would be better for light levels?  BUT, I'd also really like to GLOSS my potting shed some funky colours... maybe sky blue and navy blue..... does that sound really bad? ? ;D Or perhaps purple and orange..... or how about red and white?? no, far too Southampton FC.... green and pink? ;D |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Aug 10, 2007 7:32:58 GMT
Blimey, that was a steal then.
Painting it? Isn't there a Bognor FC whose colours you could use?
I had a cedarwood conservatory once, and that came with the recommendation that a particular sort of paint was used - porous 'ranch paint' - that allows one-way moisture out but not in. You might email the makers to ask them what they think of that. And, as a follow-up to "flooring", if you keep a growing strip inside, make sure the whole of the perimeter is mouse-proof at ground level. I've found mouse damage worse than anything. They'll nibble your shoots, dig up your beans... oooo don't start me on mice, it'll get like 4P and her rats.
I miss 4P and her rats.
OM.
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 10, 2007 9:01:44 GMT
;D White it is then!!! I was thinking that this would be better for light levels? BUT, I'd also really like to GLOSS my potting shed some funky colours... maybe sky blue and navy blue..... does that sound really bad? ? ;D Or perhaps purple and orange..... or how about red and white?? no, far too Southampton FC.... green and pink? ;D No, not mad Skarloey. I'd like to do mine blue and white, with scarlet windows and doors, and I'd love to paint flowers as if they were growing around and over it, and mice, birds, frogs......................................And red gingham curtains. Well, on second thoughts, you may be mad,but you're not alone ;D What I'd say is, if you do it, who are you harming? Absolutely no-one. An innocent pleasure, follow your heart  A little tip. Sometimes it is easier to paint with Emulsion, if you want details, then give it two or three coats of exterior varnish. you'd have to check that it wouldn't give a yellow tinge though. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2007 12:51:21 GMT
I am excited about this greenhouse - and it's not mine ;D I have been thinking about painting the fence white - I think this would be a good idea because it would reflect light back into the greenhouse...BUT...I would say 'be mindful' that it doesn't give too much 'glare'......there's nothing worse than trying to do something in your greenhouse when there is too much glare from the sun (you have to wrinkle up your eyes and that's no good for the old crows feet ;D) And now you've given me an idea Skarloey for the revamp/paint job of the Beach Hut  ......can you buy Claret coloured paint? And you will have to treat yourself to a thermometer which you can hang in the greenhouse |
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Post by isabella on Aug 10, 2007 17:48:33 GMT
Hello Skarloey- When we bought our big greenhouse second-hand Barry had to dismantle it and he labled everything to make it easier to put it back together again ;D
What a bargain you have got yourself - I am so pleased for you ;D
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 11, 2007 5:53:45 GMT
Blimey, that was a steal then. Painting it? Isn't there a Bognor FC whose colours you could use? I had a cedarwood conservatory once, and that came with the recommendation that a particular sort of paint was used - porous 'ranch paint' - that allows one-way moisture out but not in. You might email the makers to ask them what they think of that. And, as a follow-up to "flooring", if you keep a growing strip inside, make sure the whole of the perimeter is mouse-proof at ground level. I've found mouse damage worse than anything. They'll nibble your shoots, dig up your beans... oooo don't start me on mice, it'll get like 4P and her rats. I miss 4P and her rats. OM. Argh...OM, I don't miss my rats at all! But, never fear, when they come back from their holidays I'm quite certain I shall be reviving the RATBUMS thread.......I found a flat, dried rat in the hay/chicken muck I drag out from the goat sheds the other day...bleah....I put an ancient Anglo Saxon curse on it (just to be sure it won't come back and haunt me) and threw it in the dyke as a warning....... Sorry! I am not hijacking the thread...just wanted to say cream is a nice colour to paint a wall or shed as it doesn't seem to show the weather stains as quickly as plain white. There are some gorgeous colours now - I wanted to paint the school sheds a miscellany of light colours to perk them up a bit but I wasn't allowed  They are a dark green......they look better but a lot duller than I wanted. You paint your fence whatever colour you fancy Skarloey! |
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Post by skarloey on Aug 11, 2007 8:37:43 GMT
Moley.... not only are you a very naughty chap for mentioning the Bog word but you seem to have started 4P's Tourettes off again!!!  I quite like the concrete strip in the Ebay picture that the Greenhouse is sitting on, will this be mouse-proof enough? WT.... There are a few of us who want red gingham curtains in their sheds.... aren't they fab? I love the idea of painting pictures on the shed... 'cept I'm useless at painting! GH.... Do you think cream would be better for the crows feet? Actually, I have started to notice them more and more this year, especially as I seem to have a better suntan than usual what with being out in the allotment for hours!!! I will need a new thermometre, my min/max one in the potting shed has got the bit stuck in it so I never know how cold it's been now!!  I've had a quick look for claret paint, I'm sure you can get it. Gloss or emulsion? Pam.... Good idea with the labels, we are also going to take the camera and photo all bits we take apart. 4P..... When you get one of these 'flare ups' (thanks to OM) how about taking a small lie down in a darkened room with maybe a damp, cool flannel perfumed with lavender across your forehead? ;D ;D ;D But I think you have a good point about cream. Shame the school wouldn't go for colours, what better place for bright, bold colour sheds than in a school? Thanks everyone for your hints and tips..... I'm sure I'll be back for more once it's up!!! ;D |
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Post by scarecrow on Aug 11, 2007 16:57:18 GMT
recently bought a second hand greenhouse, it was a 8 x 6 and included 3 benches, spare glass, paraffin heater and base. put it up this week end on concrete blocks to give me more head room. I know it is close to a tree but I did not have any room even though my garden is 200 foot by 30 foot , the green house to the right is my wife's and is 10 x 6 plastic  |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 12, 2007 22:07:10 GMT
That's a wee beauty scarecrow.  |
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Post by scarecrow on Aug 13, 2007 13:48:02 GMT
Thanks weeterrier. it will be of great help with growing seeds for my lottie, At the moment I have spring cabbages that are just germinating and some Lithops I grew from seed some years ago.
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Post by skarloey on Aug 13, 2007 20:37:44 GMT
You got a smashing bundle there Scarecrow!!! ;D I have a parafin heater for my pottingshed so that when I'm out there in March I don't get too cold!!! ;D My greenhouse will mainly be for bringing on seeds for the allotment too. Can't wait to get started! |
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Post by skarloey on Aug 18, 2007 6:59:49 GMT
Husband and FIL are on their way to get my greenhouse!!!!! ;D They've got stickers, permanant markers (for stickers) whiteboard pens (for glass)....... (do hope they don't get them mixed up  ), camera and an A-Z that they have found doesn't quite go up to Enfield!!!! ;D Quite excited....... |
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 18, 2007 7:04:38 GMT
Do you know I was just thinking today must be GH day.
Ooooooooh fab fab fab, bet you can't wait. Did you get the shed moved or have your plans changed. Keep us posted won't you ;D
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Post by skarloey on Aug 18, 2007 7:09:43 GMT
Morning chuckles. The shed will be moved when the sweetcorn and squash have finished. The greenhouse will have to be stored until then. Should be up by October though. ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 18, 2007 7:23:17 GMT
Not long then, October is just around the corner ;D
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Post by skarloey on Aug 18, 2007 17:43:46 GMT
It's here!!!!!!! ;D Only one small triangle piece of glass has broken clean in half so will be very easy to replace. I'm sure the sweetcorn is nearly ready..... do I really need to save the squash? I have 2 more squash plants in the allotment!!! |
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Post by jean on Aug 18, 2007 18:37:54 GMT
So its going up tomorrow then? lol
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Post by Chuckles on Aug 19, 2007 14:29:03 GMT
So its going up tomorrow then? lol You took the words right out of my mouth JL ;D Sweatcorn is ok slightly under ripe GET IT UP you know you won't be happy until it's done |
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Post by isabella on Aug 19, 2007 17:15:37 GMT
I can just imagine how excited you are Skarloey - you won't be happy until it is up ;D ;D You will be after a greenhouse heater next |
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Post by jean on Aug 19, 2007 18:44:19 GMT
You will be after a greenhouse heater next Bet its on Santa's list already |
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Post by skarloey on Aug 19, 2007 18:53:03 GMT
Actually ladies, do you know of a good online greenhouse sundries site?
I've already got a parafin heater in the potting shed!!! Keeps ME warm in winter when I'm, er, pottering!!! ;D
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Post by isabella on Aug 19, 2007 19:02:55 GMT
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Post by jean on Aug 19, 2007 19:18:36 GMT
Don't know about greenhouse sundries but Kays have always been very good with everything I've ordered. Their site is a bit hard to find your way round unless you know what you want, I tend to get a catalogue to have a good read and then order online - its amazing what you can find tucked away.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2007 19:52:04 GMT
Actually ladies, do you know of a good online greenhouse sundries site? I've already got a parafin heater in the potting shed!!! Keeps ME warm in winter when I'm, er, pottering!!! ;D Greenhouse Sundries....Like What? Isn't there somewhere called Two West's and Elliot or something like that? I'm sure they do greenhouse mallarky!! (pricey though - get OH to pay!!!). Oh hang on, I'll find it.......... ;D www.twowests.co.uk/TwoWestsSite/pages/home/default.aspAnyhow my friend, you just need to get yourself up to York and a little retail therapy in my lovely Barnitt's.......they sell EVERYTHING (including gnomes ) |
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Post by isabella on Aug 19, 2007 20:07:18 GMT
Do they sell Fairies GH?  |
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......can you buy Claret coloured paint?
They are a dark green......they look better but a lot duller than I wanted. You paint your fence whatever colour you fancy Skarloey!
), camera and an A-Z that they have found doesn't quite go up to Enfield!!!! ;D
