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  • Graeme C.
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    • Apr 2018
    • 1611
    • Graeme
    • UK

    #46
    The plants look good John, well worth the effort.

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    • JR
      • May 2015
      • 18273

      #47
      Originally posted by Graeme C.
      The plants look good John, well worth the effort.
      Hi Graeme , thanks. Now trying to put the actual green house together. Clear plastic pre formed sheet , with end tabs that won't go through the slots in the opposing wall ! When they do as soon as you move it to attempt the other end, they all fly out !

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      • JR
        • May 2015
        • 18273

        #48
        Originally posted by spanner570
        Nice progress 453. This looks more like something I've seen in Matron's 'Servicing Bag'

        570
        570 I could have done with the help of Matron , but think I have sorted the battle with the flexibility of the premade glazing sheet. Photos tomorrow of the state of play , the base now has its floor in along with the bottom timber sections, so it's more of a solid shape .Drying in between some steel sections to keep it in shape .

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        • rtfoe
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          • Apr 2018
          • 9099

          #49
          Originally posted by John Race
          Good evening to the gardening section of the forum, Percy here with an up date on to-days horticultural offerings.
          Boy is this messy, every thing has to have glue on, paper and wire, more fun when you have to roll a section of green paper and put some flower heads in, once that is done then attempt to get it into a pot. Only to find the roll is not tight enough. Some of the papers have to be cut to 40mm long by 20 and with up to 5 wires in as well .Covered in glue trying to unstick fingers from leaves and the like, still its looking f[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1166877[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]n1166878[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]n1166879[/ATTACH]

          Thanks for looking in, comments welcome.
          Percy.
          John, you do have green fingers even if they're made from paper and card. Very nice.

          Cheers,
          Richard

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          • rtfoe
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            • Apr 2018
            • 9099

            #50
            Originally posted by yak face
            Plants look amazing john , the Mother in laws tongue looks real !
            Does the Mother in laws tongue grow well in the UK? They thrive here but attract lots of snails that hide in between the leaf base as they like the water trapped there.

            Cheers,
            Richard

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            • adt70hk
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              • Sep 2019
              • 10426

              #51
              Originally posted by rtfoe
              Does the Mother in laws tongue grow well in the UK? They thrive here but attract lots of snails that hide in between the leaf base as they like the water trapped there.

              Cheers,
              Richard
              Ours is doing quite nicely in the window sill in the kitchen, although it's an indoor plant here in the UK and so for us snails is not an issue - at least in my experience.

              I may be wrong but I'm sure it wouldn't survive the winter temperatures.... We've had sub-zero overnight temperatures every night for about week now and we're only 50 miles north of London.

              HTH.

              Andrew

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              • Jim R
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                • Apr 2018
                • 15737
                • Jim
                • Shropshire

                #52
                Hi John
                I think that often it isn't until something is finished that the structure becomes rigid. In this case you'll need a third hand - maybe you can persuade Mrs R to hold it :rolling:
                Jim

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                • spanner570
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                  • May 2009
                  • 15435

                  #53
                  Originally posted by Jim R
                  ........maybe you can persuade Mrs R to hold it :rolling:
                  Jim
                  Jim, she won't even hold mine!

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                  • JR
                    • May 2015
                    • 18273

                    #54
                    Originally posted by rtfoe
                    John, you do have green fingers even if they're made from paper and card. Very nice.

                    Cheers,
                    Richard
                    Thanks Richard, the best thing about these they don't die !

                    Originally posted by adt70hk
                    Ours is doing quite nicely in the window sill in the kitchen, although it's an indoor plant here in the UK and so for us snails is not an issue - at least in my experience.

                    I may be wrong but I'm sure it wouldn't survive the winter temperatures.... We've had sub-zero overnight temperatures every night for about week now and we're only 50 miles north of London.

                    HTH.

                    Andrew
                    Quite right Andrew, they certainly wouldn't survive outside.

                    Common Names Snake plant, viper's bowstring hemp, Saint George's sword
                    Scientific Name Sansevieria trifasciata
                    Height Up to 40 inches
                    Light Bright, indirect sunlight (some direct light is ok)
                    Water Once a month; keep the soil dry
                    Ideal Temperature 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) Prefers warm to hot temperatures
                    Soil Free draining soil
                    Fertilizer Doesn't require it. For fast growth, fertilize once in the spring and once in the summer.
                    Pests Fungus gnats
                    Toxicity Toxic to dogs and cats
                    For Richard, seeing they hot temperatures and humidity perfect for your area.They originally come from West Africa.

                    Originally posted by Jim R
                    Hi John
                    I think that often it isn't until something is finished that the structure becomes rigid. In this case you'll need a third hand - maybe you can persuade Mrs R to hold it :rolling:
                    Jim
                    That was mentioned, but it was then suggested that the roof came off ! So you will see from the photos that I've started to add supports to the upper sections. The idea now os to get to plexi cut to size and make up a rigid roof.

                    Originally posted by spanner570
                    Jim, she won't even hold mine!
                    Certainly not, siad it looked like a dead snake

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                    • JR
                      • May 2015
                      • 18273

                      #55
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                      As we don't want the easel in the greenhouse I made up some staging from Basswood and a Balsa frame

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                      Just shows how flexible this is.
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                      Start of adding the top support.
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                      Thanks for looking in.
                      Percy Dzhon Raceisky.

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                      • rtfoe
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                        • Apr 2018
                        • 9099

                        #56
                        Originally posted by spanner570
                        Jim, she won't even hold mine!
                        I was trying to ignore and wash my mind with soap and water when I saw Jim's comment...so wanted to reply. :tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:


                        Common Names Snake plant, viper's bowstring hemp, Saint George's sword
                        Scientific Name Sansevieria trifasciata
                        Height Up to 40 inches
                        Light Bright, indirect sunlight (some direct light is ok)
                        Water Once a month; keep the soil dry
                        Ideal Temperature 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) Prefers warm to hot temperatures
                        Soil Free draining soil
                        Fertilizer Doesn't require it. For fast growth, fertilize once in the spring and once in the summer.
                        Pests Fungus gnats
                        Toxicity Toxic to dogs and cats

                        For Richard, seeing they hot temperatures and humidity perfect for your area.They originally come from West Africa.

                        John, where can I find info like that in a whole list. Very helpful with irrigating and toxicity...I have 16 cats.

                        Cheers,
                        Richard

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                        • JR
                          • May 2015
                          • 18273

                          #57
                          Evening all, remaking of the top of the greenhouse is under way, not have a timber top frame to stand the Plexiglas on when it measured and ordered.

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                          Top half covered in weights, hence no photos.

                          Comments welcome.
                          Percy

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                          • Jim R
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                            • Apr 2018
                            • 15737
                            • Jim
                            • Shropshire

                            #58
                            Hi John
                            A few difficulties but coming on a treat.
                            Jim

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                            • JR
                              • May 2015
                              • 18273

                              #59
                              Originally posted by Jim R
                              Hi John
                              A few difficulties but coming on a treat.
                              Jim
                              Thanks Jim, hopefully the new roof will make it.

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                              • spanner570
                                SMF Supporters
                                • May 2009
                                • 15435

                                #60
                                Like it loads.
                                ...and refreshingly different.

                                570

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