Update on Greenhouse.

Theveggardener · July 2019

Up date. Now the base is finished we have started on the construction of the GH. Son put the frame base together and we have put my potting ben inside that as once the GH is up we won't be able to get it in. My son said the frame will be completed tomorrow and on Monday he will put the glass in, that should be fun just pray it's not windy when the glass goes in.
When the GH is up I then have to bring the path up level with the concrete base as there's a four inch difference in height. I have some slabs to go in the front which will bring the level up where the GH door will be.

Before we can put the GH together we have to cut back more tree's, Ivy, Passion flower, Russian Vine, all coming over from the people at the back of us.

Lyn · July 2019

That’s coming on nicely, it’s good to have sons, grandsons and son in law’s.🙂
You'll have some fun in there on wet days, take a chair, cup of coffee, with a lid, magazine, feet up on the step on the bench. You’ll be made up 🙂

Theveggardener · July 2019

Don't laugh Lyn son said when it's finished we must get into the loft and find his primus stove and the kettle. I have ordered a solar light and I bought a little radio that also plays CD's can't do without my Pavarotti or The Eighteen Twelve Overture. We have some new stalls for the kitchen so the old one will go into the GH. Do you think I'm set lol.

I only have my one son now no OH and no grandsons or son-in-laws so it's down to just the two of us.

I am really looking forward to using the GH but think it will be next year before it really comes into it own.

Lizzie27 · July 2019

It's looking good. You two have worked really hard to get that far.
I've just ordered a Sentry Shed (my birthday presie!) which is a flatpack so that will be fun - not!

Theveggardener · July 2019

Lizzy 27, Not only did we have to fill the old base with rubble then level it but we had to extend it by about a foot. The existing base had so much rubbish thrown into it and cemented in we could take any of it out so we had to make everything deeper than was really needed.

My son bought one of these and it took us just over 2 hrs to put together it's that light I can move it and the two of us could lift it. With the stuff in it it won't get blown over. Getting it home has the hardest part as he wouldn't listen to me about how to secure it to the roof rack and it nearly came of, people were waving, pointing at it and shouting to tell him. I was following behind him in my car flashing my light and hooting at him he did slow up and turn of the main road and stop so it could be tied they way I suggested.

When you do it can I suggest you put all the screws in a small pot, easier to get to and you won't lose any also take your time don't rush.

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Enjoy your birthday present and have a lovely Birthday.

cypry · July 2019

1812 finished off with a little Violin Concerto. Can't be bad.
How's the GH coming on NannaBoo?

Lyn · July 2019

Little book shelf with a couple of books, you need a read when you’re drinking your coffee.

Theveggardener · July 2019

cypry and Lyn, The GH frame is up and screwed to the base but the heat to day stopped us glazing it as out garden is in full sun alday. Son said looking at the weather it won't be glazed till Friday. We haven't be into the garden today as the temp was 34.7c and at 74 yrs and red hair I wasn't going to chance it. I'll go out shortly and water the plants.

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Just popped into the garden and took this to show you it's 6 x 10 foot. Son bought us a 100 ltr water butt from wickes which will go awards the back where you can see the breeze block with black trays on top. It was on offer at £15 and came with a base and downpipe connecter which wont fit the GH but will fit the house downpipe. I just asked him how long the offer is on for and he said it finished yesterday. Lyn I have a box that will have my to propagating books and another on how to build things for the garden. I really can't wait for it to be finished now but as said before it's the weather holding things up. You can see the base is higher than the path that's my next job. Tempted to spray the fences blue to reflect the light. My potting table had to go in before we could even start to build the frame. Will post a photo of it when it's completed.

Lyn · July 2019

If it’s in full sun all day you’ll have to think of some shading for next summer, what will you be growing in there? that’s a big GH.

Theveggardener · July 2019

Morning Lyn, Yes I had thought about shading and have bought shading for all of the top and down the side which will get full sun along with bubble wrap for the winter. The GH has two opening windows and of course the door for ventilation, I'll be mainly growing from seeds and propagating as there is no soil I'll see how I go with growing tomatoes in pots but had not thought beyond these. I do have a few book so will be looking at them for ideas of thing to grow in the GH. I was given a few week ago some greenhouse staging, shelving, an automatic vent and a GH heater along with some more books, if I can make use of the GH all year round or at least most of it I'll be happy. Next year is going to be the first year of use with it so it will be fun seeing what I can grow in it. I have a few trays but as what we grow will only be for the two of us now I intend to use things like the tubs take marg comes in and things like that, pots are not a problem I have so many of the plastic one's for potting on. Next year when it in full flow so to speak I'll post a photo.

The frame is sitting out there with no glass and while it's nice to have the good weather I just want it cooler so we can get on a glaze it as I'm itching to get it sorted. I can't do much to the garden as all my gardening items is in boxes under cover, we can't even sit out on the patio as that were it all is stored.

Lyn · July 2019

I lined my GH’s with these,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Double-Pack-Flower-Staging-Display-Greenhouse-Racking-Shelving/201947098892?hash=item2f04fc2f0c&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&enc=AQAEAAADAKvsXIZtBqdkfsZsMtzFbFsbX3WcW5fmB%2Fx7ZbaZTyexkWOXvz6J5B42Hit1R3B85I3DUKhuOibeswI8CP1YaYTOZ4depzUs465NQgyPByUni5JO0P5QurK55jIgKfWlH9Ww%2FzQKCLi79v9CF98C3yyMohH%2BTJWrNqwzyT7AZpjDqrAU1E9EUqXdzJRgLzDp2WXKu91qgA7Ys%2B8C50nH8d9zA8ZU23w8ENcOpNnikRNO1N7pNtcDwKyexWN739tAsK2DPBGgzTfXwA51R3Zw%2B5G50QCXd9qeG7nL86%2BLNAvxtZe4Z6I1Xn1Ccq1tYeugdQNGKphW5uxsaWxKkNBSxxL6FDQk5BLll9KBMqK67Wl6sNfoBfftXtRf8hCOGD5sy%2FiRBO2%2BN8jR8S%2F9AbI%2F646hzTViWrE9DmShYQsXLEan8vSGekqT5Eq8quXauEe16XZHBNKh34%2FoklRGgy%2F1SFtKypzELNAbG7i5xrCrpMh2ejcPYsfqhXqZJfwcT%2Bjs09xM5oHzukd8DiCYG95RjeDgAegbHUg%2ByzmYFGQf59mKCLAXheZDvxdLLSgdJRM2vmMguyRDZKvRfz7lY%2FoB4Bls0nLvMzWxogn3dMljxQc4YTS30OW7CNUOm0XL6trVu47W8yzB%2FkAvWR6AYVg2uHvRpunukYb6s%2FBDR0IH7fa%2BUw8yLgtDWM7FcLsZYlpsLTFovbtZSX7scQID7t7rFiPeKwJ8JMMN%2Bt1i7aG5HsSz6FmkdCwgQs%2BGpNrYocYd5B0iryv78Cm5vpoF99MggXxtZ5SmlQp%2FjydT4r5edfbRhreH3JZZYvYPDQbwOk0Fg733X6hJl42x%2BCkJFxLh9MWpIkptHrUwRhqHsd%2BbqUmGMnneicbVZ0foeN1sbktbZqqQdNxlnTrLJ33gnQF3M59fmXhmB%2BGr7HJp0q42%2BOXXvt21MctCkjsDDSSHysulL3KjSnzZngZJ%2FtnTOmwaYnFT%2Bz62p5RsuXLSV5fVcxgsnPaS95JjJ8prHLJh5Ms4%2FQ%3D%3D&checksum=201947098892aec9299b98194eb3ae3f0f097ed1552f

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