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Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Paladin, Apr 7, 2007.

  1. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Here we are then folks! ;) Mrs Pal wanted to buy one which would have cost me �£60 for a twiggy piece of rubbish....So I made this instead!
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    After...and a coat of paint.
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    I have designed it to stand on the patio not the garden,because I have no room in the borders really! :D ..The mesh shelf will hold the pots,meaning I can cram loads more plants in and the top will also have a pot in it for trailing plants.I have welded 'eyes'for wires in various places and the diamond pattern is for...well, just decoration :rolleyes: :D
     
  2. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    Well, I am certainly impressed, Pal! [​IMG] [​IMG] Do I remember you saying they are for Sweet Peas? Another masterpiece by you.

    We have these green plastic ones ... :eek: t'other half was making them into lights! We were just discussing this afternoon where they are going to go.

    I notice your sunny garden ... we have just had three hours of electrical storms accompanied by desperately needed rain! :wink:
     
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    Veeery good Pal! I'll bet Mrs Pal was pleased with that [​IMG]
    and the cat looks pretty impressed too [​IMG]
     
  4. roders

    roders Total Gardener

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  5. Kedi-Gato

    Kedi-Gato Gardener

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    You did a wonderful job and I bet the one that Mrs Pal saw in the shop couldn't have been better. You must post some pics in the summer when all the plants are growing and blooming.
     
  6. UsedtobeDendy

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    That looks like it'll really stand up to the job, Pal nice and sturdy! Well designed, that man! [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  7. windy miller

    windy miller Gardener

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    That's fantastic Pal!! [​IMG] [​IMG] Can I have one in black please???? :D :D
     
  8. mef750

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    Hi Palandin. [​IMG] [​IMG] when do you go into mass production? [​IMG]
    Send me an order form please!
    MEF750
     
  9. Honey Bee

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    Good Greif, Pal - thats brilliant!!!!! Can I borrow you for a few weeks???? [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  10. windy miller

    windy miller Gardener

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    Hey, I was first!!! [​IMG] :D :D
     
  11. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Blimey!! [​IMG] Thanks very much folks [​IMG]
    ...nothing planned,just sort of 'morphed' itself.
    There was no way I was going to part with my money for the rubbish Mrs Pal had her eye on!!!Parsimonious is my middle name don't ya know [​IMG] :D
    I would gladly make you all one..but the postage..
    :eek: ...I have had requests from walkers using the footpath that goes through my garden for one of my arches I made last year..one couple were from Normandy!! :D
     
  12. Kedi-Gato

    Kedi-Gato Gardener

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    Well, it does sound like you could start up your own business and do very well Paladin.
     
  13. Waco

    Waco Gardener

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    A substantive erection Pal! if you do want to grow sweet peas up it I have loads of free packs which I need to off load to someone!
     
  14. UsedtobeDendy

    UsedtobeDendy Gardener

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    I hate to think of the postage on one of those, though [​IMG] :D
     
  15. windy miller

    windy miller Gardener

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    Is there not a law against posting erections??? [​IMG] :D :D
     
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