You know what Steve? I don't have a polytunnel, have never had one and can't as I just don't have the space. Yet, I STILL watch the video, in full and enjoy it all the same. Some very valuable and useful information. Star man 👍

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Gosh Phil, thank you so much for that!...Steve...🙂

Proper job Steve! KZread is lucky to have you and all your experience 😀

@excemptfrombs2124

Жыл бұрын

I will give you a like Jb ❤

Big thumbs up to First Tunnels Steve for supplying you with the Tunnel..

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't of put it better myself Stephen, I'm really thrilled with it all...Steve...🙂

3-4-5 stay in school kids 😁 Well deserved Steve as you have taught us all so much. 🌱👏🏻

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!...Steve...🙂

About time you got that tunnel built! It’s taking longer than JB’s greenhouse 😂 In all seriousness though looks like your doing a smashing job there Steve. Getting that first bit right is so important in the overall build 👍

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Nothing is taking longer than Jb's greenhouse Mark 😁...Steve...🙂

@JBNat

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp I wish I had a comeback but I've got nothing at all

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

@@JBNat Nah you don't need one you'll get it done and it will be all the better for the care you have put into it...Steve...🙂

I've got 5 polytunnels, 4 covered with polythene and 1 with mesh for brassicas, (one from First Tunnels and the other 4 all have additional fittings from First Tunnels), plus a First Tunnels fruit cage. I've also relocated tunnels four times and helped a neighbour get their (First Tunnels) cover on. And I'll still be watching these videos.

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks David, you are a tunnelaholic like me!...Steve...🙂

Really helpful vid Steve, it can be nerve wracking fitting something like a good quality poly correctly so this is really confidence inspiring to show everyone the proper process 🌺

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Clare, not long to go now thankfully!...Steve...🙂

Nice helpful advise there Steve

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Lee...Steve...🙂

The 3-4-5 method is useful and you will have mind your p's and q's with those clips Steve

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Ooh very nice, always mind my p's and q's 😁😁...Steve...🙂

Steve here is a tip you might not know. When doing your ends make sure you fold the plastic down when you pucker it for the curve so the condensation drains out and doesn’t pool in the plastics folds.

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joelle, I did know this actually but it is harder to achieve than one might think as I have found if you stop collecting condensation on the inside, you then collect rainwater on the outside. Sounds daft but that is how it goes.any bad areas for water collection after the tunnel is completed can be punctured with a small drain hole close to the door frame where it is not subject to high degrees of stretch, so it does not tear...Steve...🙂

Inspired by Tony Smith, Emmas Allotment Diaries, Lifesabooch, Malcolm Kingswell, Jessie at Plot 37 and you. Not sure when I'm going to find time to watch all the blogs and still get the work done on my Allotment. Have access to a large plot (0.75 of an acre). Plan is to create a community resource. Have a few volunteers in the team so far and made connections with a local food bank and support groups for survivors of domestic violence and people suffering from anxiety. I'm going to record the progress, not initially for blogging reasons but for progress reporting. Thank you for inspiring me. My seed potatoes will start chitting this week I think. Red Duke of York is one of mine. No idea what I am letting myself in for. Very little experience. But I find myself really excited. Time to graft ......

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

HI Red Saint, it sounds like a lovely project to be involed in with a high satisfaction value attached for yourself. Steady away is the phrase that springs to mind so you dont overdo it or yourself and I hope you get plenty of volunteers over the course...Steve...🙂

Looking forward to seeing the build, thanks Steve.👍

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Michael, should be up in a day or two now...Steve...🙂

I think I may be getting one soon I love the idea about it!!

Hi Steve, I bought my polytunnel from first tunnels, just over a year ago and i love it. I also got all the goodies too 😉 looking forward to seeing the next polytunnel video. Thanks for sharing and take care 🙂

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

So you are still in that "honeymoon" period with your tunnel then Christine 😁...Steve...🙂

Looking forward to this build, u make alot of sense with the tea and reading the Instructions.

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, I've just got to hope I read the instructions well enough now ...Steve...🙂

@markshaw5835

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp I'm sure u have

Steve, I’m looking forward to see the PT build, you always do such a good job of explaining everything on your projects. Happy Gardening from Southern California.

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Darry for those kind words...Steve...🙂

I’m very excited to watch this process!🎉

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joelle, will be up in a couple of days now...Steve...🙂

Hello from the US, South Carolina. I enjoy your videos

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Susan...Steve...🙂

Really wish polytunnel kits were easily available in the US for small-scale growers!

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, that surprises me I wonder why that is...Steve...🙂

Nice Video Steve looking forward to seeing it go up mate

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Nearly there now Alan...Steve...🙂

Steve- As you know, im Also an owner of the same Tunnel, your video is 1st class. The teabag led to a personal addiction in me reading and studying the instruction booklet. With the wooden base rail, never seen or heard a polytunnel as drum tight. Take care mate. Graeme

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graeme, the more you read the manual the easier it is to construct and avoid doing some things that are not mistakes so much but can set you back with time, what size was your tunnel again?...Steve...🙂

@graemecampbell3629

Жыл бұрын

10x15 Steve.

Looking forward to how you construct the ploly tunnel Steve 😀 Tim.

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, should be up and video in a coupleof days now...Steve...🙂

I prefer to measure the two diagonals to get things square.

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Hi Valeire, I use the diagonals when setting the tubes properly in their final position, in the ground as a final check...Steve...🙂

Great timing Steve, we have just received our 20x10 tunnel from first tunnels. We will have to trench ours though. Will be watching you closely on the build as this is the first time putting up a grown up tunnel 😁

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Nice one Martin, exciting times ahead for you then! I love your phrase "Grown up tunnel" 😁...Steve...🙂

Really appreciate this, Steve. We're planning to put up our first Polly T this spring. I'm guessing this first part will be the hardest as I anticipate a number of tree roots, just where a pole needs to go 🙂

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

I wish you the best of luck with your build, sharpen your spade to help cut through those roots before you start...Steve...🙂

👍👍👍

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald...Steve...🙂

I'm using our old tent that lost its roof due to sun damage. I have a tarp over it but eventually the sides of the material will go too. The frame is good and I'd like to convert it to a Polly tunnel. I'm hoping to get extra parts for the frame. Would the company sell parts to convert my tent into a Polly tunnel?

Hi. We are new to this , and have a plot prepared. Would you recommend these tunnels (I know you have it etc etc) or northern poly tunnels. I’m torn between the two

You certainly deserve that tunnel. Learning so much from your channel.🇨🇦👍👍👍👍🥒🥕🥦🫑🥬

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Frances, I'm glad you are enjoying what I do here...Steve...🙂

Wish I could have a polytunnel 😥

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Do you not have space for one Mags?...Steve...🙂

@mags9536

Жыл бұрын

@@GreenSideUp small garden is all I have. I grow in pots cause I've no room for beds. But I love it anyway. 4 year waiting list here for allotment.

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

@@mags9536 4 years seems like an awful long time but it soon comes around, I hope you have your name on the list. I have heard of waiting lists of up to 20 years or more...Steve...🙂

when you did the first 3.4.5 why didnt you screw all 3 parts together as a permenant set square for the rest

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

I could of done Dean, but it is just a temp thing needed only twice and very quickly those pieces of timber are used in other ways...Steve...🙂

Mind your Ps and Qs 😂

@GreenSideUp

Жыл бұрын

Hehe, I will !...Steve...🙂

Nice advertising for the polytunnel company.. they're not fools are they....

@MrMush78

Жыл бұрын

Well yeah thats the idea of it and no they are not fools good marketing is what it is 👍

@cew9837

Жыл бұрын

@@MrMush78 yea well ir's a choice for youtuber to be honest and say they're advertising/taking goods in order to promote... some youtubers won't as it compromises their integrity.........

@helenlatimer9230

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s lovely that companies are happy to help people with their goals.

@cew9837

Жыл бұрын

@@helenlatimer9230 😅😅😅😅 how sweet