Tag Archives: greenhouse

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Posted on June 23, 2015 by Helen

I was so excited this evening it was difficult for me to focus on work in the garden. Ironic really considering the reason for my excitement (the Permaculture Design Course I am going to do next year) but there you … Continue reading →

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In the greenhouse borders

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Helen

From not having a greenhouse (functioning) to having a greenhouse that is almost full has happened very quickly.  Outside it is cold (for June) and very dry, made worse by bouts of wind (you can read that any way you … Continue reading →

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Resurrecting the greenhouse

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Helen

Earlier in the year I bought a plastic greenhouse. I had coveted such an item for a while and so was really excited when it went up. Then in March, soon after I put it up, we had terrible winds … Continue reading →

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The end of March

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Helen

It’s been one calamity after another over the last twelve hours. I’d already gone to bed cross last night because the cable for my phone charger was broken. So no blog reading for me 😦 Anyway, the phone situation has … Continue reading →

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Bandaging the greenhouse

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Helen

A stitch in time saves nine, so why didn’t I mend the cover for the greenhouse when I first put in on and tore it in several places?  The bottom line is that when I got home this evening I … Continue reading →

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A good day for drying

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Helen

Contrary to the title of this post, today has not been a good day for hanging washing out. However, after the damp and gloom the sun has suddenly started to shine. So, having been pondering the issue of mould growing … Continue reading →

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It’s still standing!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Helen

Yesterday evening turned out to be quite blowy, so I was in and out of the house putting poles back in place. Thus, it was with some trepidation that  I went to bed, in case the greenhouse was no longer … Continue reading →

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Inside the greenhouse

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Helen

Well, it’s not the warmest March day on record but my wifi still works out here in the greenhouse – and I can even listen to the radio on the phone at the same time as I type. Just a … Continue reading →

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The Greenhouse

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Helen

 What a difference a greenhouse makes! The one installed at the back of the garden has already provided me with lots of fun – and shelter from the rain…… No more huddling by the back step to fill pots … Continue reading →

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Why didn’t I write a label?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Helen

 I’ve been watching this seedling tray for a month now, wondering if the seeds would finally germinate, if they were perhaps too old or if it was a little cold for them. Now, this morning they have finally come … Continue reading →

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