Sunday 30 May 2010

Polytunnel Progress







Finally, after more than a month of intermittent work on the polytunnel, it's being used! We've planted the tomato plants in giant pots, with supportive twine up to the crop bars. The pepper plants are growing exponentially too, alongside the toms, and the various squash plants (cucumber, courgette, patty pan, amongst others) are now planted out with a good portion of well-rotted manure beneath their roots. We still have plenty of work to do in the tunnel - not least digging a pathway down the middle, and holding in the beds down the sides with scaffolding planks, but it's a relief to have so many plants growing in there. The basil plants want to establish themselves in there too - my favourite herb in the world! - I just can't wait to start eating everything! :D

4 comments:

  1. It looks superb! And mmmm, basil. Can't wait to see more photos when the growing really starts.

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  2. Wow, I'm soooo impressed!! Fantastic.

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  3. I'm glad work's coming along nicely, and your plant babies are enjoying their new home! You'd better not be doing too much of the digging though;-) xxx

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  4. Someone recently told me that "everyone who has a polytunnel is happy." That's a bold statement to make, but she was absolutely firm about it, so let's hope she's right! Happiness and basil all around!

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