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07-05-2009, 08:19 AM
It looks great Steph, am going to start calling you Percy
Can we have grapes? then we can make Wine perfik

Elaine xxx

We can get an old barrel and do the grape squishing together
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07-05-2009, 08:21 AM
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It looks great Steph, am going to start calling you Percy
Can we have grapes? then we can make Wine perfik

Elaine xxx
Grapes.......right, we did have some grapes before but that vine was planted outside and went well too.........sadly when gary decided to give up the allotment that was left behind for the next person


But more grapes will be grown
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07-05-2009, 08:23 AM
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Grapes.......right, we did have some grapes before but that vine was planted outside and went well too.........sadly when gary decided to give up the allotment that was left behind for the next person


But more grapes will be grown

Ooooooh lovely!!! red or white? I like white wine, but am not one to be ant-social so red too
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07-05-2009, 08:23 AM
Yup, grapes work in a polytunnel too, but you have to be careful about the shoots piercing the sides of the tunnel
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07-05-2009, 08:32 AM
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Ooooooh lovely!!! red or white? I like white wine, but am not one to be ant-social so red too
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I'll have to bring you a mixed bag I think
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07-05-2009, 08:33 AM
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Yup, grapes work in a polytunnel too, but you have to be careful about the shoots piercing the sides of the tunnel
Ahhhhh good thinking batman.....will have to watch that
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07-05-2009, 08:38 AM
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Ahhhhh good thinking batman.....will have to watch that
I've been reading my Polytunnel Handbook - it's my constant companion!

It's by 2 guys who have been growing in them for year and are quite self-sufficientish in produce from them - a good read with lots of good ideas in! I've been speaking to them about contributing to their 2nd book!
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07-05-2009, 08:40 AM
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I've been reading my Polytunnel Handbook - it's my constant companion!

It's by 2 guys who have been growing in them for year and are quite self-sufficientish in produce from them - a good read with lots of good ideas in! I've been speaking to them about contributing to their 2nd book!
Thanks for that link hun.....looks like I am going to be buying that then ....cheers xxxxxxxxxxxx
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07-05-2009, 08:42 AM
Wow, check that polytunnel out! That looks awesome!! Bet you'll grow loads in that!

Looking forward to seeing some pics when you get it built!!
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07-05-2009, 08:44 AM
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Wow, check that polytunnel out! That looks awesome!! Bet you'll grow loads in that!

Looking forward to seeing some pics when you get it built!!
Me too, a bargin too, the last two went for £89 and £94......so I was pleased I was out bidded on them
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