Archive for September, 2009

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Why a Polytunnel?

Friday, September 25th, 2009


This short film gives a useful overview about what you can expect from a polytunnel. As a new comer to the whole grow your own movement I found this useful.

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How to build a polytunnel

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

The most important thing to do before you start to build your Polytunnel is to look at how other people have built them. Give yourself a good half hour to go online and check out the construction movies on this blog. You’ll find lots of step by step video instructions of what to do…and when.

With your research complete, take time to familiarise yourself with the instructions and particularly the parts and tools required. If you loose or damage your instructions don’t worry, construction guides available FREE online from suppliers like www.firsttunnels.co.uk

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Polytunnel – Covering with a base rail – Part Thirteen

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

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Hot spot tape is great

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Anti hotspot tape

Many thanks to all of you on polytunnel gardening for the advice. I’ve got a Hot Spot Tape Kit, now I can finish my tunnel off this evening. I am delighted with my First Tunnels polytunnel and am already looking forward to next year’s growing season. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to anyone interested in a Polytunnel.

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Polytunnel – Affixing anti hot spot tape – Part Twelve

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009