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Post by lesley on Apr 13, 2015 17:39:23 GMT
I take it you like tomatoes KC the amount you've grown ?? it's all looking good, love seeing what you've done more pic's when your ready  |
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Post by roofgardener on Apr 15, 2015 9:55:19 GMT
KC, that is a WONDERFUL setup. It's compact, but its just BUSTLING with variety and colour, especially with all the decorative plantpots (and those green ones with the hooks... and the hanging baskets). It's a little Aladins Cave.
You've really made a great job of maximising space.
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Post by KC on Apr 17, 2015 9:44:59 GMT
I take it you like tomatoes KC the amount you've grown ?? it's all looking good, love seeing what you've done more pic's when your ready Yup I love tomatoes lol, so does my hubby, I could eat them like sweets Although I did grow a few more than totally necessary, just incase some seeds didn't take
Pics ready to upload now 
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Post by KC on Apr 17, 2015 9:46:40 GMT
KC, that is a WONDERFUL setup. It's compact, but its just BUSTLING with variety and colour, especially with all the decorative plantpots (and those green ones with the hooks... and the hanging baskets). It's a little Aladins Cave. You've really made a great job of maximising space. Thanks roofgardener  I love it there, I'm sure there's plenty of ways to tweak it as I go, but so far I'm happy, it's nice to hear others like it too, like yourself small space does not mean it's impossible to grow stuff, I will work on it over time |
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Post by KC on Apr 17, 2015 9:50:46 GMT
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Post by KC on Apr 17, 2015 9:56:12 GMT
These bags are handy enough. The cordyline on the right of the right window sill isn't looking great at the moment. Needs revived a bit.  
I can't do very much at the moment with the space to the right of the shed, that's were we keep out logs for the stove, we need to get it stocked before I can tidy up that area and put a few planters infront of it over summer Then I will take a wire brush to round the base of the shed and give it a good painting, might paint the door to, even though I kind of like the old look of it. [img All my lettuce is growing on these shelves 
    
These are my Hollyhock Apple Blossom, though I would get a packet and give them a go, so far so good   Just compare the growth on these from the bareness of them in the last pics 
As you can see I love geraniums lol. I also need to get my bag of Maris Pipers in 
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 17, 2015 10:02:31 GMT
The watering of all that lot will keep you busy I reckon.  |
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Post by KC on Apr 17, 2015 10:06:28 GMT
The watering of all that lot will keep you busy I reckon. Funny you should say that SP, I've never actually timed myself but when I came back in from watering last night I asked my hubby how long I was out there, he said about half an hour, so that's not too bad, and truthfully I never see that as a chore because I'm constantly seeing something new, amazing the growth from morning to night, as I water the back morning and night, the front usually gets watered once at least, sometimes twice. Depending on what else I need to do lol |
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Post by KC on Apr 17, 2015 10:21:37 GMT
I think I'm going to cut timer to lengths and put them over the shelves to create 3 shelves at the back... if that makes sense? Just use the existing shelves to prop up the timer at the back Also you'll notice a 2L bottle on the floor of the greenhouse, I punched holes in the lid of it to water wee bits and bobs in the greenhouse, it works better than even a small watering can. |
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Post by grindle on Apr 18, 2015 5:19:23 GMT
you certainly have plenty to keep you busy KC, I love your setup |
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Post by KC on Apr 20, 2015 11:06:07 GMT
you certainly have plenty to keep you busy KC, I love your setup Thanks grindle me too
It definitely does keep me busy. Though we were talking at the weekend about putting up a 40' x 20' polytunnel at hubby's homeplace so that will be exciting any tips/hints/suggestions?
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Post by roofgardener on Apr 20, 2015 12:04:26 GMT
......... Also you'll notice a 2L bottle on the floor of the greenhouse, I punched holes in the lid of it to water wee bits and bobs in the greenhouse, it works better than even a small watering can. GENIUS I'm going to try that one myself !! |
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Post by ladybird on Apr 20, 2015 12:25:30 GMT
I`m not a great basket or pot grower MC because of all the watering but I have been inspired this year with all your baskets and bought a couple and I may pinch your idea with the strawberries AND i can see a few pots being hung on my shed great ideas . Nice to see your tomatoes have germinated |
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Post by KC on Apr 20, 2015 12:25:43 GMT
......... Also you'll notice a 2L bottle on the floor of the greenhouse, I punched holes in the lid of it to water wee bits and bobs in the greenhouse, it works better than even a small watering can. GENIUS I'm going to try that one myself !! Let me know how you get on it works really well, i find I have more control, hope it works for you too |
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Post by KC on Apr 20, 2015 12:28:20 GMT
I`m not a great basket or pot grower MC because of all the watering but I have been inspired this year with all your baskets and bought a couple and I may pinch your idea with the strawberries AND i can see a few pots being hung on my shed great ideas . Nice to see your tomatoes have germinated Hi ladybird
Glad to be of some sort of inspiration  let me know how you get on with your pots You'll get on a treat I'm sure. It makes sense to use all space provided for growing, even if it's shed walls that usually serves no purpose whatsoever, well you know what I mean
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