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Post by Plocket on Jan 28, 2007 12:31:35 GMT
I think this should go in Beds & Borders - will someone move it if it should be elsewhere? Ta! LP now has her "planter" although it's probably more accurate to call it a raised bed. Dad had some tongue and groove and some fence posts so all have been used for LPs planter which is now constructed. It's 18 inches high, and I think measures 48 inches x 35 inches - so it's a decent size! I've got to get some marine varnish so I can treat the wood prior to lining it with old compost bags and then filling it with soil. We've had a look through the seeds I've got and LP wants to grow parsnips, carrots, lettuce and parsley, and some flowers too. I'm going to show her how to divide up areas and draw a plan of where she wants everything - that should be fun!!!   |
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Post by blackrose on Jan 28, 2007 13:18:18 GMT
Good idea, getting her into the garden. My daughter did have a sun flower last year but it got eaten by beasties and died, so in replace she now has a small conifer that she calls her own.   |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 28, 2007 13:46:00 GMT
Oh that's a nice idea Nakamura - at least she's got something, and it's a nice healthy plant too. Have you got space for your daughter to have a pot garden? She could try something easy like nasturtiums although they are rather prone to blackfly. Marigolds are easy too.
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Post by blackrose on Jan 28, 2007 13:52:56 GMT
I've got a couple of planters empty just waiting for the new season and will give her a chance to have something more in the garden.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 28, 2007 22:31:17 GMT
I think this should go in Beds & Borders - will someone move it if it should be elsewhere? Ta! LP now has her "planter" although it's probably more accurate to call it a raised bed. Dad had some tongue and groove and some fence posts so all have been used for LPs planter which is now constructed. It's 18 inches high, and I think measures 48 inches x 35 inches - so it's a decent size! I've got to get some marine varnish so I can treat the wood prior to lining it with old compost bags and then filling it with soil. We've had a look through the seeds I've got and LP wants to grow parsnips, carrots, lettuce and parsley, and some flowers too. I'm going to show her how to divide up areas and draw a plan of where she wants everything - that should be fun!!! That looks fab P bet you and LP are well chuffed. You will both get soooooooo much pleasure from it. Oh bless, her own raised bed I think it's a fab idea. Keep us posted  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 28, 2007 22:35:54 GMT
Plocket your dad is good with wood, think he`d build me one, only about 6x the size?
Only kidding! It looks very smart, LP will love it!
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Post by Plocket on Jan 29, 2007 9:21:55 GMT
Mwah! She adores it and can't wait to start planting. I think the parsnips and carrots will do ok in there and we've even drawn a plan. LP said that she had to plant nice rows like a farmer but I pointed out that she could have little areas of plants if she wanted - she likes that idea! I'm going to lift some snowdrops and daffodils so she can plant something as soon as I've finished the varnishing (and when it's got compost) but mum was so impressed that she wants dad to build her a planter now! I think they like the idea of growing spuds in one.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 29, 2007 9:32:28 GMT
Your dad could build you one for the front garden....Imagine the porch with a long narrow one in front , perhaps with filials and one or two Clems! ;D
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Post by Plocket on Jan 29, 2007 9:51:21 GMT
Way ahead of you Sweetleaf - I've already suggested to dad and OH that we have another one in the front so I can grow vegetables! I'm going to see how this one holds up first, and might consider asking for another one later in the year!
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 29, 2007 10:06:39 GMT
Way ahead of you Sweetleaf - I've already suggested to dad and OH that we have another one in the front so I can grow vegetables! I'm going to see how this one holds up first, and might consider asking for another one later in the year! Great minds, as they say! |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 29, 2007 10:23:08 GMT
Hehehehe! Now I've got the "stuff" I really must get out there and start protecting that planter - catch you later!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2007 10:34:54 GMT
LP is a lucky bunny ;D I would love to see her face when she eats her own produce too  CB - might I suggest that you move your daughters tree further away from the fence, it will save problems later when the tree is much bigger and can't be moved |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2007 10:42:54 GMT
Ooh, Plocket! Am definately going to steal that idea! I wanted to plant some veg, but don't have a border space free. Wonder if I can convince hubby to get his tools out...  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 29, 2007 10:47:41 GMT
It does look great doesnt it? The tongue and groove makes for a very neat job. ;D
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Post by Plocket on Jan 29, 2007 11:06:49 GMT
LP and I are both thrilled with it! I've put the first coat of some stain/waxy/protector stuff on now - not yacht varnish as it turns out.  Nag your OH Rosemother - that planter didn't take OH and dad long to make as it's just a frame - it doesn't have a base. My OH isn't into DIY at all but he and dad knocked that planter together in no time. I'm doing the painting on of the protective stuff (which doesn't have creosote or anything nasty in it - it's plant friendly apparently) and will then line it with old compost bags. The joy of making your own planter/raised bed is that you can make it to whatever dimensions you want - go for it!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2007 18:18:46 GMT
Its very simolar to mine but mine is made of plywood wish id Used T & G instead looks great well done.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 29, 2007 18:53:44 GMT
I'll pass that on to OH and dad Karen! It was dad's idea to use the T&G, plus he had it in his garage. I am slightly worried that it's slightly weak but as it was free I'm not going to complain!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2007 19:02:37 GMT
Plocket
I think that yours will be stronger than mine, the ply had bowed when i put my compost in, when i can get used to my oh camera and take some pics ill be able to show you.
It still looks great though, its great when you can use things you have got lying around.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 29, 2007 19:18:31 GMT
I don't mind if it bows a bit, just as long as it lasts a couple of years and keeps LP keen on gardening. Can I grow peas in a spot that rarely gets the sun do you think?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2007 19:26:20 GMT
Im not 100% sure i think it depends on the variety of seed but dont quote me.
Maybe one of our experts can help.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 29, 2007 19:34:12 GMT
I'll ask! Thanks Karen! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2007 19:36:52 GMT
Youre welcome
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 29, 2007 23:19:06 GMT
LP and I are both thrilled with it! I've put the first coat of some stain/waxy/protector stuff on now - not yacht varnish as it turns out. Nag your OH Rosemother - that planter didn't take OH and dad long to make as it's just a frame - it doesn't have a base. My OH isn't into DIY at all but he and dad knocked that planter together in no time. I'm doing the painting on of the protective stuff (which doesn't have creosote or anything nasty in it - it's plant friendly apparently) and will then line it with old compost bags. The joy of making your own planter/raised bed is that you can make it to whatever dimensions you want - go for it!!! That looks even fabber now it's treated, you beat me P I've not treated mine yet, must get my finger out ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 3, 2007 9:16:54 GMT
Do you think you'll get it filled up this weekend P, I kept going and looking at mine when I'd done them I worry about me sometimes |
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Post by Plocket on Feb 3, 2007 9:57:07 GMT
I don't think we are going to have time this weekend Chuckles - we've got MIL staying so we will be doing things for her birthday. Shame really because I can't wait to get it filled. I do have to do another coat of the protector stuff before we can fill it too.
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 10, 2007 9:55:47 GMT
How's the filling going, I keep looking at the picture it's going to look fab when your up and running with it. LP is a very lucky girl to have a Mum like you P |
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 10, 2007 10:01:04 GMT
Weather willing you will have it filled up before the weekend is over. She will be so pleased Oh and yes it does look fab. |
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Post by Plocket on Feb 11, 2007 17:52:45 GMT
Aw thanks Chuckles - her dad made it though! Unfortunately it isn't filled yet - we've been doing other things this weekend but LP has spent some pocket money on a little plastic rabbit ornament thing to go in when it's full of soil. She certainly still seems keen so I'm anxious to get the compost but financial constraints have had to put it on hold for a week or so. And we've got a busy half term planned so hopefully it won't bother her too much ;D Thanks for still being interested! |
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 12, 2007 16:52:23 GMT
Always interested P it's like being involved with it yourself Pity you can't get some well rotted manure for free from somewhere. I got worried when I realised how much it was going to take to fill all mine, not just volume but cost wise too  I was lucky I had old lawn, compo heap and Manure from local farm plus one bag of bought compo. At least you can start some stuff in pots with her |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2007 7:04:50 GMT
Hi Plocket, I filled mine with a mixture of Loam, Topsoil & Multi purpose and it is 4 x 3 feet and that cost about £75 Sara |
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I was lucky I had old lawn, compo heap and Manure from local farm plus one bag of bought compo.