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Insurance cheque arrived, Polytunnel 2 , here we come.

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  • Andy19Andy19 Posts: 671

    It's not a greenhouse more polytunnel like and very very strong.

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,887

    Andy,have a look at N P structures. They deliver nationwide.

    A friend, who runs a nursery, has 2 x 100ft long tunnels from them which are 15 years old and they've only had to be re-covered once. In windy old North Devon, that's pretty impressive.

    Devon.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,887

    I don't work for them , honest. it's not a plug, merely a recommendation. 

    Devon.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,614

    My mums are from Northern Polytunnels, and they have only replaced the cover once in 25 years. That was because the cat took a fancy to it, sharpening her claws.

     Now she's buried under where she used to lie on a pile of compost bags,(She died of old age at 19, not because of her clawing habit)

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,887

    tee hee fidgetbones, that was the problem with my friend's tunnel, She has 7 cats and they used to scamper up to the ridge, then reverse down using their claws as brakes.

     

    Devon.
  • Andy19Andy19 Posts: 671

    Hostafan 1 Had a look yes they look good the one i seen and liked is more like a bubble wrap poly. Thought because it's colder here in Scotland it would be better for me good luck with your new one.

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,614

    They have a keder greenhouse on display at ryton gardens in Coventry. They look pretty good.

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,887

    Andy, I was brought up in Greenock, but now in North Devon. Happy gardening and have fun with your Keder tunnel. No excuse not to be working , just because it's raining.

    Devon.
  • artjakartjak Posts: 4,167

    Fidgetb, I saw that Keder at Ryton too, was very impressed; it looks smart and v. strong.

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,614

    When we took over next doors garden, I was debating putting a big 42 ft x 14 ft poytunnel on their veg patch. I bought the little growhouse for hardening off plants to put in the new herbaceous border next door (the dog run), and it was only meant to be temporary, but last year I used it for salad stuff because it was better protected from pigeons and slugs. I see the £80 cost (£72.50 after vouchers) as being Ok even if it only lasts a couple of years. The trouble is, 10 minutes after being put up, its already full.

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