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plantman
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14 Posts |
 Posted - 08/03/2010 : 11:07:57
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| When is it safe to remove insulation from my greenhouse, I have loads of seeds planted in there? |
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Piskie
Mrs
 1584 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 11:18:13
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Hi Plantman and welcome to the forum 
I wouldn't remove mine for a few weeks yet, although, as with all things gardening, it will depend on where you are located I guess. |
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steve
Moderator
23005 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 12:30:39
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I'm itching to get rid of mine too plantman but like Piskie says I will wait a couple more weeks yet, any seedlings you have growing will be needing maximum light now but we are in for a few more frosty nights yet
And welcome to the forums |
Steve
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pennyron
Tree
9916 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 17:10:07
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| Hello Plantman, If it's clean and not impeding light I too would leave it, even 'till the hawthorn's in blossom. |
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tel7772
Mr
5171 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 17:13:41
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Hi plantman, i agree with the above answers.
Welcome from me too. |
Terry in Bradford, Yorkshire.
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MotherGoose
Tree
17779 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 19:00:26
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Hi plantman and welcome from me too
Mine will stay under bubble-wraps for a while longer yet...it's still very cold here, and most of my greenhouse plants are still wrapped in fleece |
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Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
3182 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 19:12:34
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| This may be a stupid question, but how do you wrap a greenhouse in bubble wrap? |
 Encouraging wildlife in Devon. |
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MotherGoose
Tree
17779 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 19:21:04
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 Well mine's a bit "Heath Robinson" WLF. I just cut lengths of bubble wrap (pinched from a huge roll that my son has for ebay stuff...), make holes in it, and attach it to the glazing bars in the greenhouse with bits of string. Looks a right mess,I hasten to add...  |
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steve
Moderator
23005 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 19:22:01
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There are clips and gadgets for fixing it on the inside WLF but mine is sort of adapted here and there,
You can see a bit of mine behind these seedlings
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Steve
In Ilkeston |
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Loublou
Mrs
18174 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 21:06:08
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quote:
Originally posted by MotherGoose
Well mine's a bit "Heath Robinson" WLF. I just cut lengths of bubble wrap (pinched from a huge roll that my son has for ebay stuff...), make holes in it, and attach it to the glazing bars in the greenhouse with bits of string. Looks a right mess,I hasten to add...
Glad someone else uses that method |
The answer lies in Northumberland soil. |
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pennyron
Tree
9916 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 21:18:17
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| Sounds like a lot of 'toil n' trouble' |
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Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
3182 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 22:40:16
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| So you line the inside with it, sides and roof? Does it make a big difference to the heating costs? |
Encouraging wildlife in Devon. |
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steve
Moderator
23005 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 22:42:55
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| Very big difference WLF also plants around the sides don't get frosted through the glass, I do have an heater which I set on frostguard so it kicks in if it gets near 0....but I find it an economical method even this winter...so far |
Steve
In Ilkeston |
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steve_nova
Mr
2830 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 22:51:23
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quote:
Originally posted by steve
There are clips and gadgets for fixing it on the inside WLF but mine is sort of adapted here and there,
You can see a bit of mine behind these seedlings
Callistemon? |
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steve
Moderator
23005 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 23:17:02
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| Yes, 'C rigida' Steve, came up like weeds! |
Steve
In Ilkeston |
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grindle
Mrs
13904 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2010 : 05:07:36
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| it's the first year I've used bubblewrap all round, and it's certainly made a difference |
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Wildlife_friendly
Mrs
3182 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2010 : 07:04:45
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| I’m certainly going to look into it for next year. |
Encouraging wildlife in Devon. |
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Piskie
Mrs
1584 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2010 : 07:18:26
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| I love the bubble-wrap on/bubble-wrap off times, it marks two very different parts of the year and gives me a change to clean the greenhouse |
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plantman
Mr
14 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2010 : 16:22:18
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| Thanks to all of you for welcoming me to your forum, look forward to talking to you all about our passion. |
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steve
Moderator
23005 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2010 : 18:31:15
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| You're welcome Plantman |
Steve
In Ilkeston |
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