about a month ago I set up shop to build a small polytunnel, to cover the new 'herb only' addition to the veg patch. I took the idea and design from my neighbour's who own Cambium Garden Centre. last year they grew the most amazing basil plants and lettuces, I was sold on the idea. everything seems to grow better under plastic in Ireland. that said we seem to be experiencing a drought! im afraid to mention it else I jinx the good fortune we've been having. at the moment watering the garden has become a novelty!
below are some images of the polytunnel build as it progressed over one week. it's a great design as it can be opened from both sides. with over 2 feet of standing room for plants you can grow just about anything, bar: sweet corn and tall tomatoes. this bed is being held as a herb bed for basil, parsley, sage, rosemary, mint, thyme, lemon thyme, coriander, fennel bulb and lemon balm. just about every herb you can dream of - which should make for some interesting pesto recipes! the dimensions are 3'x 14' so, 42 square feet.
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| empty bed constructed of pallet wood |
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| 6' lengths of 1'' piping doubled up at four points, 2'' would be ideal |
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| 2"x1" brace under piping and ends covered in polytunnel plastic, stapled at bottom |
