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The Truth About Polytunnels: One Year Later (First Tunnels Review)
In August 2023 I bought a 20ft x 12 ft (6m x 3.66m) Polytunnel from First Tunnels to start the build of my new home allotment.
Together with my husband, Duncan, we built the polytunnel ourselves. We used the corkscrew ground anchors for our build and upgraded to all of the extra storm bracing options.
Join me for a February Tour of the polytunnel and hear whether I feel the polytunnel was worth having, as I review the first 12 months with this under cover growing space. What do I really think about polytunnels…let’s find out!
What have I learned about the growing in a polytunnel over the past year?
Has it extended my vegetable growing season?
What changes have I made to the polytunnel this year?
What would I do differently?
Do I have any regrets?
How much did it cost?
All this, and more will be answered in this video. If you are considering adding a polytunnel to your garden, allotment or alternative growing space watch this video, to learn from my mistakes (and tips).
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Video Link:
November Polytunnel Tour | Things I Regret About The Polytunnel
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