Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles

roofgardener Top Member PLanting Chillis Posts: 2,378	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 12, 2016 21:56:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roofgardener on Jan 12, 2016 21:56:18 GMT Yeah... but.. so do snails. And THEY seem to... make arrangements ?

dianthus Top Member From the Garden of England Posts: 2,053	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 12, 2016 21:59:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dianthus on Jan 12, 2016 21:59:36 GMT a lot of snails are hermaphrodites, Roofy, so they have got it sorted.

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Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 12, 2016 22:05:06 GMT SueA and daitheplant like this

Post by roofgardener on Jan 12, 2016 22:05:06 GMT

I'm.... SO pleased that the two of you have burdened me with these images, JUST as I was about to try and sleep

Anyway, LOTS of creatures have flat bases.

Umm... you know...umm... elephants and stuff. Very long-haired dogs. Things.

Hell, I'm a "concept" person. I leave YOU folks to sort out the details !!

dianthus Top Member From the Garden of England Posts: 2,053	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 12, 2016 22:36:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dianthus on Jan 12, 2016 22:36:02 GMT Sweet dreams Roofy

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Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 13, 2016 20:08:03 GMT Moonlight and roofgardener like this

Post by daitheplant on Jan 13, 2016 20:08:03 GMT

Jan 12, 2016 21:54:33 GMT dianthus said:

Yes, Dai.... they have flat bases, so they have bits missing

No, it`s because there is so much condensation in the `tunnel that it is too wet to woo

I`ll just get my coat.

dianthus Top Member From the Garden of England Posts: 2,053	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 13, 2016 20:26:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dianthus on Jan 13, 2016 20:26:52 GMT Groan.... I think you'd better, Dai

daitheplant Top Member Posts: 6,385	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 13, 2016 20:50:21 GMT dianthus likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daitheplant on Jan 13, 2016 20:50:21 GMT Ok.

roofgardener Top Member PLanting Chillis Posts: 2,378	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 17, 2016 8:17:58 GMT peony, SueA, and 1 more like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roofgardener on Jan 17, 2016 8:17:58 GMT

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 17, 2016 9:04:52 GMT SueA and dianthus like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jan 17, 2016 9:04:52 GMT Looks far too cold for me

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Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 17, 2016 12:34:47 GMT grindle, peony, and 1 more like this

Post by roofgardener on Jan 17, 2016 12:34:47 GMT

Indeed grindle !

But it gets worse.....

The owls are depressed !

They're starting to realise that - despite the new workbenches, and although there is MORE space yet to be used - we will NOT have enough space to bring on all the onions, vegetables and flowers that we had hoped to do.

We've already used up a LOT of the space, and we have over 200 onions (and some other stuff) yet to germinate and require potting on. Oh sure... I've got the Auxillary Greenhouse to overflow into, but that isn't heated, so I can't REALLY use that untill March. And the Polytunnel will be overwhelmed LONG before that.

Clearly, I will have to abandon my cherished plans of providing Onions for the family for an entire year.

So then, we must sit in a darkened room, listen to gloomy Leanard Cohen albums, and bemoan how a Cruel and Uncaring World mocks our dreams and hopes, and dashes our plans and desires.

ALTERNATIVELY ......

I can dismantle some (currently) un-used outdoor standing units, and re-assemble them in the Polytunnel as SHELVES to create the desired plantpot space.

The Owls seem MOST pleased with this development !

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Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 17, 2016 13:17:50 GMT

Post by roofgardener on Jan 17, 2016 13:17:50 GMT

Another quick update - I've sown 20 Geranium seeds in two small seed trays. I've not bothered with clingfilm or heater wires for these.

Hmmm.....

Perhaps I'll clingfilm them later today ? But DEFINATELY no heater wires.

This decision is made STRICTLY in accordance with a rational and scientific approach to horticulture. The fact that I've run out of heater wires has NO bearing on the decision at all !

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 17, 2016 16:16:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jan 17, 2016 16:16:07 GMT great use of space roofgardener the owls certainly look very pleased with the new arrangement

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Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 17, 2016 19:39:54 GMT Moonlight and daitheplant like this

Post by dianthus on Jan 17, 2016 19:39:54 GMT

Looking good in the polytunnel, Roofy.

How about sliding your geranium seed trays into a loose-fitting clear plastic bag and secure with a plastic tie. Loosen when the seeds show through the soil.

roofgardener Top Member PLanting Chillis Posts: 2,378	Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 18, 2016 8:48:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roofgardener on Jan 18, 2016 8:48:02 GMT Ooooh... good idea dianthus. I may give that a shot. Only problem is... I don't really have any transparent plastic bags. Mind you... if we are talking germination... do they really NEED any light ?

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Roofgardening 2016 - Out on the Tiles Jan 18, 2016 16:44:32 GMT

Post by dianthus on Jan 18, 2016 16:44:32 GMT

Most seeds prefer a clear bag, to get the sunlight through. Seed packets tend to say if the covering needs to obscure the light.

I reuse the large bags that Greggs put my loaf of bread in, but not the thin stuff with the pinholes in it.

You could always sweet talk a Greggory's gal to get 3 or 4 when you buy your next loaf

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