Last week it was windy, gusts of over 70mph in Central Scotland. Generally we are spared the worst of this type of weather as we have a shelter belt of trees running just west of the garden. However, despite the trees, a wall behind, a hedge to the east and the house in front (to the north) the new greenhouse lost 6 panes of polycarbonate. The front cobbled together greenhouse lost had two broken panels and the roof vent made of polycarbonate came out.
The result was that I spent 6 hours, 4 on my own, partially dismantling the back greenhouse to refit the panels only to see them blow out again before I had chance to secure them.
Finally we got them secure only to see some of them blow out again on Wednesday with much ligher winds, they are now screwed and taped in while I discuss the issue with the sellers.It was an inexpensive greenhouse need I say more.
On Wednesday we also received our second nuc of bees. They are Welsh and looked very busy and healthy when transferred into their new hive. I have put on a syrup feed to keep them going while they get their bearings but on checking them yesterday they seem to be doing very well.
I haven't pulled much other than salad out of the garden this week, the garlic looks like it is nearly ready. Things seem to be going slowly in the garden after the massive growth spurt we saw in April, hopefully the sun will come out and get things started again.
The result was that I spent 6 hours, 4 on my own, partially dismantling the back greenhouse to refit the panels only to see them blow out again before I had chance to secure them.
Finally we got them secure only to see some of them blow out again on Wednesday with much ligher winds, they are now screwed and taped in while I discuss the issue with the sellers.It was an inexpensive greenhouse need I say more.
On Wednesday we also received our second nuc of bees. They are Welsh and looked very busy and healthy when transferred into their new hive. I have put on a syrup feed to keep them going while they get their bearings but on checking them yesterday they seem to be doing very well.
I haven't pulled much other than salad out of the garden this week, the garlic looks like it is nearly ready. Things seem to be going slowly in the garden after the massive growth spurt we saw in April, hopefully the sun will come out and get things started again.
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