Greenhouse Growing

At least the ants have moved out,yipee!! :rolleyes:

Ant traps have always worked for me, the bait jobs, I think it was Nippon... but yeah, we have got rid of an infestation within 48 hours in the house every time we use them. I heard they work how you put it Steve.

Hi Ladybird, Well it's a massive oldish 30'er on a brick base, :D windows & louvres & doors yes, But my problem is in certain areas the air just isn't circulating & its causing problems, hence wanting to stir it around then it can be changed by the thru draught :confused: if that...

Hi Grotty bag ...I tried all types of greenhouse heating over the years, oil,gas,fanheater,but found the best and most ecconomical was the heating cable, thermostatic controlled box made from plywood. I have had same propagator 8 x 4 in use for over 25 years and still running. It's 12 " high...

Hi Max I was given one of these last year and it did the job fine until the autumn storms. It ended up on the fence two fields away :rolleyes: . I had harvested my toms and peppers before it blew off, so it wasnt all bad :D .Cloudy

Aldi do a 1.83 x 1.83m (6'x 6')plastic one for �£29.99 - looks ok for a short term thing

Nathan I assume you're referring to the peanuts and not the labrador. Red spider I have found are resistant to every chemical available to the amateur gardener, and the only effective control is preditory mites which you can buy.

I have built a propagator,undersoil cable with thermostatic control,with 24" high frame covered with bubble cover. And overwinter all my tender plants in there. I have had 1 in use for 25 years now,8x4 and still works perfect, just replaced some sand now and again. Hardly noticed bigger...

Goldenlay,Try this chap on Ebay , prices I have seen so far 10'6 x 6'6 �£499.00 plus delivery :eek:Nathan.

Pamela,It's probably mildew, usually caused by lack of ventilation. Use a fungicidal spray and repeat as necessary according to directions on the spray.Hope this helpsNathan.