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Post by Jardack on Dec 25, 2007 22:55:04 GMT
something like this ? tinyurl.com/2mrzh7(links to Argos website - walk in greenhouse, ref 0423955) I have some Christmas pennies and was thinking of getting something along these lines. I can't afford a proper greenhouse but want something to grow cucumbers, start off seedlings etc. Any other suggestions if this one is pants gratefully received  Jardack |
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Post by Shrubrose on Dec 26, 2007 9:07:25 GMT
I think they're fine Jardack so long as you secure it! They have a tendency to roam when it's windy! And be careful with the zip - my sis. has one and the zip broke. Mind you, the quality of the cover looks better/stronger than hers. She starts all her veg. off in hers and finds it very handy indeed.
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Post by Biggles on Dec 26, 2007 20:02:06 GMT
I had one of these as a 'hardening off' for seedlings. I found it ideal because when it was no longer needed it was easy to take down and 'store' for the next time.
But make sure it is secured firmly or sited in a sheltered spot because as Shrub has pointed out they can 'wander' in the wind!!
I felt it was worth getting if only as a temporary overflow for the plants that needed hardening off or starting off the Broad Beans/Peas etc. in the Spring.
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Post by Jardack on Dec 26, 2007 20:23:41 GMT
Thanks Shrubrose and Biggles
The place I want to put it is fairly sheltered - fingers crossed it doesnt go wandering!!
Jardack
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Post by Biggles on Dec 26, 2007 22:14:15 GMT
 Let us know how you get on with it. I dont think you will regret buying it--I used to put two bricks on the bottom bar front and back if I thought the wind was getting up- this helped alot--and only zipped-up the front if it was going to be frosty or the seedlings needed extra protection. Good Luck--
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 27, 2007 18:19:23 GMT
My neighbour has a similar looking one that is hexagon shaped. She said it worked a treat for all her Toms and Cuc's and bits and bobs in pots. She had hers in the corner of her garden so it was sheilded from the wind on 2 sides but she did peg it down as we are quite high up. One concern she had was the green covering stopping light but it wasn't a problem and it still got very warm in there, she described it as a sweat box  |
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Post by Jardack on Dec 27, 2007 19:43:30 GMT
Thanks again I have a few breeze blocks sitting at the bottom of the garden (amazing what you find isn't it!) so I will use them to anchor it in place. If it works and I get on with it I might get a proper leanto greenhouse for the side of the house (like the bloke down the road I noticed the other day  Jardack (off to search the sales for a bargin one now...) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2007 10:58:57 GMT
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Post by Jardack on Dec 29, 2007 11:24:51 GMT
ooh thanks Rita
Some nice ones there, I like the size of the one like yours, esp as its not glass which seems a good idea with little ones around!
Hope you manage to find oen for you too - and gets lots of use out of it this year!
Jardack
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2007 21:35:33 GMT
Jardack ive got one of these got it from Argos £34.99 about 3 years ago, it will hopefully last me for next year.  |
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Post by Jardack on Dec 30, 2007 9:33:00 GMT
oooh thanks Karen It is good to see one in use - and it looks great Jardack |
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Post by Jardack on Jan 3, 2008 20:29:36 GMT
I've got one My mum was in Woolies today and saw one there so she called me to see if I wanted her to get it for me Just got to go and get it now www.woolworths.co.uk/web/jsp/product/index.jsp?pid=50794067If anyone wants to see it Now what shall I grow first.... where is that seed catalogue.... Jardack |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jan 5, 2008 8:51:08 GMT
Well done Jardack. Dont forget to secure it though! Have you decided what you're going to start off in it? |
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Post by Jardack on Jan 5, 2008 9:43:06 GMT
I am not sure where I am putting it yet, so once I have decided that I will make sure it is secure Don't want to lose it! As to what I am going to grow... I have no idea yet!! I am making a list of all Iwant to grow and will see if I can start any of them off in there I am sure I will be back with questions  Jardack |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2008 19:14:27 GMT
Glad you got your GH Jardack, if i can awnser any questions i will.
Karen
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 13, 2008 18:51:48 GMT
I've got one My mum was in Woolies today and saw one there so she called me to see if I wanted her to get it for me Just got to go and get it now www.woolworths.co.uk/web/jsp/product/index.jsp?pid=50794067If anyone wants to see it Now what shall I grow first.... where is that seed catalogue.... Jardack Fab Jardack really pleased for you, ain't it great when things start to come together ;D Now don't you get too carried away with that seed catalogue |
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Post by Jardack on Jan 13, 2008 19:42:00 GMT
Chuckles, I have been very good, I have gone and looked lots but not bought anything yet. I do have some seeds I bought at the end of last year so need to work out what else I need before I make any purchases...
Jardack
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) can't find one like I used to have on the internet - I need to buy another one very soon -