#polytunnel
Today was definitely all about the tomatoes … and it was so nice to finally get them into the Polycrub.
We’re growing over 40 tomato plants this year, so I was absolutely delighted to discover this method of supporting them. No more tomato cages …. and that’s a real money saver (made my husband very happy).
Anyway, just get a central wire and hang garden twine from it. One long piece of twine for each plant.
Place the end of the hanging twine, under your tomato plant as it goes into the grow bag. Then as your plant grows, simply wind it around the twine.
So simple and easy … I love it.
We also caught a glimpse of our first cucumber …
Does anyone else get excited, at seeing those little green shoots come up … I certainly do, it made my day …
Had a great day in the garden and managed to complete most of the jobs on my list. That never usually happens …
First job of the day was to feed and water the herbs in the greenhouse. They’ve been growing so well in there, and it’s been a real joy to cook with fresh homegrown ingredients again.
We have been battling aphids though … and in an attempt to avoid sprays, we’ve introduced some lacewing larvae. I’ve never tried this approach before, so I’m intrigued to see how well it works. Guess we’ll see… Has anyone else tried this ???
We spent the rest of the afternoon planting more cucumbers and strawberries, weeding (yuck) … and moving grow bags into the Polycrub, ready to transplant our tomatoes.
Busy … but happy, and back at it again tomorrow …
Finally out in the garden again and I’m loving it. It’s so nice to be working outside in the sunshine, and the brighter weather has really lifted everyone’s spirit.
We’ve kicked off our projects this year with some new raised beds. We had some old decking planks laying around and they were just perfect for the job.
So pleased with how they’ve turned out and we’re having fun filling them with rhurbarb and chives.
We’ve also popped some weed matting down in the Polycrub and are working hard on plans for the internal layout. Really want to get it right, so reading piles of books and doing loads of research … stay tuned …
In the meantime we’re using it for our strawberry bins and the plants are doing great.
Anyway, I’m off to plant some garlic … hope you’re all well and finding smiles along the way …
Pat’s smallholding, Ourganics Evolving Systems, features a large polytunnel, a flood garden and a forest garden, all of which she harvests and sells to the local community. The local spring is used to water the crops which then joins the River Bride and a small caravan and yurt offer a place to stay, providing extra income.
Ourganics Evolving Systems is a real example of how off-grid living is a labour of love where work and play are interchangeable and a job doesn’t mean paying rent, but living a richer life.
Narrated by international lawyer and author of ‘Eradicating Ecocide’ Polly Higgins
Polytunnel / Time 2 Time
