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We are raising a polytunnel

3/31/2011

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Yes we have found instructions for how to build your own polytunnel and are having a go.

Having hired a digger to clear a sunny spot of land we set about getting the various components and tools needed to get the job done.

Then it was time for some hard work....
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It started with wacking some scaffolding poles into the ground – looking out for large rocks!
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Gradually the bare bones of the polytunnel appeared. Then it was time to cut and slide pieces of plastic tube over the poles - a good start to our new polytunnel.

Mean while, at the other end of the allotment, a second team worked on building a new compost bin.  The team had to develop a drainage system to divert a spring away from the compost bins and onto planting beds.  The area was flattened then it was on with hammering and fixing to create a structure out of recycles pallets.
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Satisfaction as our completed compost bins were filled.

And there was more activity elsewhere.....
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Younger Lotti members got creating making clay signs to put around the allotment.  They also added to their ever growing tree house (or should I say fort?!) 
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And we put some time into developing our wildlife pond.

A productive and rewarding day for all involved.
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We planted some seed pototoes

3/16/2011

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We have had seed potatoes in egg boxes on window sills for week and finally the time came to plant them!  We have also planted red and white onions.
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Preparing land for a new polytunnel

3/16/2011

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A digger came to site to clear a 'hill' of earth ready for the erection of a new polytunnel.
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