How To Build A Polytunnel (using a kit) 2019

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  • @LizZorab
    @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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    • @denisedaly2307
      @denisedaly2307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I absolutely love it!! Great video, thank you. I have been researching and wishing and thinking for the last two years about the best polytunnel to suit me and my space. I've looked at oodles of designs and spoke to so many people but never decided on the ONE! This year my seeds are in trays and small sunny areas before planting out. I need to just decide and go for a proper polytunel like this.
      Anyway I wish you great enjoyment out of it and great crop success .

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Denise, as you can tell I'm very excited to have it!

    • @Roo-s_Life
      @Roo-s_Life 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LizZorab your face as the polythene went over said it all 😁 I still have photos of the day we finished ours, we were knackered but grinning like Cheshire cats 🐱😁

    • @Roo-s_Life
      @Roo-s_Life 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denisedaly2307 go for it, seriously it's one of the best things we've ever done x

    • @thegreatdayofthelord3733
      @thegreatdayofthelord3733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      great video ! tell me please what music is playing here in video ?

  • @simplifygardening
    @simplifygardening 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Liz. Turned out perfect. One thing to add about how to tension the plastic by lifting the hoops. Great stuff

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doh, I knew I had missed something! I'm really pleased with it Tony, thank you once again for your help in putting it together and covering it. It's massive on the inside, it's like a tardis!

    • @simplifygardening
      @simplifygardening 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LizZorab Yeah its the same size as mine

  • @mickshield5793
    @mickshield5793 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I purchased a 30ft polytunnel from these guys in October and just busy prepping the ground on my allotment for where its going. Very excited (if not a bit fearful 😊) about building it. I have 2 son in laws that live in the gym so I've commandeered them, mostly for their muscle! Thank you so much for this comprehensive video. No doubt I'll be referring to it again and again! 😊 You make it look so easy lol. Hope my experience will be the same 😊 👍

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is as easy as it looks, except for pulling the sides tight while back-filling the trench. Good luck with your installation. 😃

  • @LauraMichelGreenRaven
    @LauraMichelGreenRaven 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great surprise. I know how much use you will get from it. My fingers are crossed for the windy weather. Lol. Laura

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Laura, oh it's been so hard to keep this one quiet for so long! I've been filming pointing the camera away from this area for weeks! First I had to keep the Patron's Garden hidden and then the polytunnel. So it's going to be great to be able to just walk around the homestead and chat away without having to worry too much about what is in the background!

  • @nigeldawson7467
    @nigeldawson7467 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A polytunnel!!!!! How exciting Liz, I'm looking forward to learning how you use it.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Nigel, I am excited, there are so many plants that I can now try to grow as well as extending the growing season for staples like salads and peas :-)

  • @fionaatbromleycottagenz393
    @fionaatbromleycottagenz393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome news. Good man that Tony O’Neil. A lot of hard work for you all but I’m sure it will be worth it.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Fiona, yes it was quite a bit of work, but we stayed good humoured throughout and I'm delighted with the result!

  • @brendacollins9272
    @brendacollins9272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so excited for you!! I’m sure you will get many years of enjoyment from it.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Brenda, I think you can tell that I am more than a little excited too!

  • @flock_ness
    @flock_ness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great gift! I was watching this video thinking about where I would put a poly tunnel if I had one 😆

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I spent ages thinking about where to put it too. Needed to be behind some trees to reduce the speed of the wind and in an open enough space that we had room all around it, but not too close to the hedge etc etc.

  • @d34dly0101
    @d34dly0101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tony's a star the amount of people he has help I've lost count . Nice of the company to give you a brand new poly tunnel

  • @janwilletts1986
    @janwilletts1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good video, it will be fantastic for those wet and cold days, how lucky are you!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jan, I'm feeling very fortunate and looking forward to being able to work outside but out of the wind :-)

  • @BrimwoodFarm
    @BrimwoodFarm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liz, I just love your excited face when that plastic gets pulled over the top. What a fantastic growing space! Its going to be so great to see how it evolves over the coming year and beyond.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Geoff, I felt that excited all day, but it's hard to concentrate on what you are doing if you are pulling 'omg' faces all the time!

  • @rebeccajosteelman563
    @rebeccajosteelman563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How exciting to add a polytunnel! Looking forward to seeing what you grow and how you use the space in it. Thanks dearly to Tony for the great help - love that ladder platform!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The ladder platform was borrowed from my neighbours and it was a bit wobbly to say the least! I went up it a few times and each time I felt like it was going to crumble, Tony didn't seem to mind at all!

    • @rebeccajosteelman563
      @rebeccajosteelman563 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LizZorab perhaps some loose bolts :-)

  • @ronaldandsusanshaws-growing
    @ronaldandsusanshaws-growing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Liz, A great job done, It was very decent of Tony to come along and helped you out, Thank you for sharing, Take care.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ronald, how are you? Tony has been amazing help and support over the last year, he's a top bloke!

  • @davidomalley5931
    @davidomalley5931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Usually in Ireland; we read instructions after but it is advisable to read and understand before ,like you Liz. Great work. Keep up the good work.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL, this was waaaaay too difficult to just wing it and I really didn't want to have to replace any/all of it!

  • @debz_vegplot
    @debz_vegplot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video :D. Very envious !!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Debz, I've wanted a polytunnel for so long, I can hardly believe I have one!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL and I've just realised that perhaps I should say 'we have one'!

  • @HilltopFarmHomestead
    @HilltopFarmHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL. I love the dramatic music as the polythene comes over the frame! Last weekend we put up our first greenhouse so I totally understand your excitement.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's really exciting when we add new growing possibilities to our gardens. Have you filled your greenhouse with plants yet?

    • @HilltopFarmHomestead
      @HilltopFarmHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LizZorab You would have thought wouldn't you! I'm chomping at the bit but we are paving the floor with bricks this weekend and then I can go for it. I all ready have a stack of seeds sorted ready to go! LOL!

  • @insidekateskitchen
    @insidekateskitchen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Liz, I am so pleased for you and your new poly tunnel. I must say, the music you chose for this video was brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing this journey on your farm. Cheers!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Kate, I had a lot of fun with this video!

  • @garytroman5657
    @garytroman5657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That looks amazing.....and fair play to Tony for helping...

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tony was amazing, he just kept on going and going even when we were all so tired :-)

  • @user-dg2kh7ip5i
    @user-dg2kh7ip5i 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We’re just starting to build our poly tunnel. Great video

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I hope your tunnel goes up easily.

  • @aujardincroquant8957
    @aujardincroquant8957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Liz, thank you for your channel where you share your projects, your successes. I am a fan! The assembly of your greenhouse inspires me a lot. I watched it at least 5 times! I absolutely must have one installed in my garden. The rains in the Indian Ocean are coming soon. And I live in the heights of the island surrounded by mountains. I must protect the few tomato plants waiting for me. Thank you for all the courage you give so kindly through all your videos. Tina

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Tina, so pleased that you've enjoyed the video. Which island do you live on?

  • @mrss8572
    @mrss8572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful addition to your land! ❤️

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, yes we are really pleased that we'll be able to extend our growing season :-)

  • @judithbiller3732
    @judithbiller3732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How exciting! Congratulations!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Judith, I am very excited, but I think you can tell that from the big grin!

  • @lindacummings6921
    @lindacummings6921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a marvelous job the three of you did erecting this polytunnel, and what a wonderful friend you have in Tony to lend you his brawn and expertise. I have no doubt that you and Mr. J will pass on the blessing of your new knowledge and expertise to other gardeners who need a helping hand. PS: I have never before seen soil like yours that must be lifted out in blocks.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Linda, the soil is dreadful! I keep saying that we have poor soil here - it's heavy clay with pebbles and sand in it - but it's hard to describe just how awful it is until you see it! LOL That is the reason for creating all those raised beds, my hope is to be able to create some decent soil above ground level and hopefully the worms will then take it downwards and improve the clay below the raised beds :-)

  • @LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm
    @LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good work you three! Wow, that tunnel is massive. You are going to have loads of indoor growing space. I cannot wait to see what you do inside of there.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lorella, it is mahooosive! Hopefully much food will be grown :-)

  • @dollyperry3020
    @dollyperry3020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! Tony to the rescue LOL! It's just beautiful!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Dolly! It is beautiful, that's the perfect way to describe it :-)

  • @justinsanford997
    @justinsanford997 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    my family and i bought the same one after seeing your vids,we told the seller when we ordered. today we started levelling the ground,your ground is lovely! we have rocks the size of pasties ! lol

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Justin, I hope you'll enjoy your polytunnel as much as I enjoy having this one. Digging out the ground was by far the worst part of putting it up. Easy to say, an absolute (insert your choice of swear word here) to do!

  • @athyvandenberg289
    @athyvandenberg289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Liz, it looked very easy. When I lived in the Highlands there was a poly tunnel with raised beds, a grape vine and a fig tree. I needed to make new front and back covers but never came around doing it. The vine and fig tree had not been pruned for a few years, but my mum and her garden helper managed to get it growing again. Eveline

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It wasn't rocket science to put together, but oh boy our arms and legs ached after all the digging and pulling the tension on the cover! Tony gave me a vine last year that I will be growing in it, it's all exciting stuff!

  • @WholesomeRoots
    @WholesomeRoots 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this video! Thank you for sharing your adventure! Good idea to add weed suppression around the outside, will make up keep so much easier! I can't wait to see you plant it all!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Rose, thank you for keeping my secret about this polytunnel, I've been itching to tell the world about it! It looks good doesn't it? Now I just have to plan exactly how I'm going to use it!

    • @WholesomeRoots
      @WholesomeRoots 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LizZorab it looks lovely! I can't wait to see what you do!

  • @BenniLkitchengarden
    @BenniLkitchengarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulation on 10 K and a new polytunnel! Love to se it be build. Thanks for filming it and sharing with us. Have a wonderful weekend on the course🌹

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Benni, thank you for your kind words. If we are not completely exhausted I will try to do a live chat on Sunday evening, but I may just need to sleep instead!

  • @Hennymccluck
    @Hennymccluck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your so lucky I dream of a poly tunnel like that :) good job to you 3 amazing work x

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Emily, it's a bit of a dream come true! I've wanted a tunnel for looooong time:-)

    • @lauraholmes9512
      @lauraholmes9512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My dream also Emily. Actually any type of green house 🙂

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can often find greenhouses being advertised free of charge if you can dismantle and take it away (that's where the one at this place came from) - possibly on the local pages on FB or freecycle.

  • @GardeningforBeginners
    @GardeningforBeginners 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kit looks well made with those brackets. Looking forward to seeing what your growing inside

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ray, how are you? The kit is great, I'm very pleased with it and next week I will start planning what I will grow in it :-)

  • @50shadesofgreen
    @50shadesofgreen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good day to you my gardening friends, excellent video today guys !! The polytunnel looks amazing and the tutorial on how you put it up was fantastic.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw thanks Simon, I'm thrilled to bits about it. It's been really hard to keep this secret for so long :-)

  • @walnuttreehomestead3149
    @walnuttreehomestead3149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a fab polytunnel wish I had the space great job also done by Mr J and Tony👍👍👏

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Anne, I have some pretty awesome friends around me! I am so happy to have this polytunnel, I started talking about one on this plot before we even moved in, and now we have one -eeeeeek!

  • @yellowlabrador
    @yellowlabrador 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    now you need arm chair, a peachtree and a grapevine and you have the perfect space to enjoy heat. I love my tunnel and I couldn't imagine gardening without it. Enjoy

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I have the grapevine and the peach tree just waiting to go in and I'm sure we still have a rocking chair somewhere in the barn - I had better dig it out and dust it down!

  • @Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt
    @Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice. It's absolutely huge I could live in there lol. How exciting.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Tracy, it does feel huge although strangely it seems bigger on the inside than it looks outside!

  • @t395delta
    @t395delta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    was half way through before i twigged which tony was helping you lol
    great job, looks awesome and that's a nice big space to play with, hmm peach tree? :-) wrong channel :-)
    also one of the best "how to put up a poly tunnel"s i've seen. inspiring.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your kind words about the video, I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it. Yes Tony from UK Here We Grow, what a fab guy he is!

  • @RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots
    @RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your "Inspection Squad" has to be THE most adorable inspectors out there. ;)

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Rick, they 'inspect' everything! I have now shut them into their enclosure for the spring and summer and they aren't very happy about it. I'm trying a few ideas of how to protect the raised veg beds from ducky mouths and if I can work something out they will be allowed to patrol the veg garden too. They are so good at removing slugs and snails that I think it would be worth the effort.

  • @NicksAllotmentDiary
    @NicksAllotmentDiary 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that’s a nice big polytunnel Liz. So kind of Tony to help you build it. Will help you so much to extend your season. Take care. Nick

  • @LivingTheDreamHomestead.
    @LivingTheDreamHomestead. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Liz! We plan to build a high tunnel type of green house soon and this is great timing! 👍

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, oh I like it when a video is good timing! I look forward to seeing how you get on with your build.

  • @hadisunawar
    @hadisunawar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its so eazy .. I think i want it one in my back yard.

  • @BearBottomAcres
    @BearBottomAcres 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That looks fairly easy to do.. Congratulations on 10k! 👍~Heather

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The frame was pretty easy and pulling the cover over was easy, but moving the soil in and out of the trenches was TOUGH! lol

  • @pat_in_va8605
    @pat_in_va8605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How exciting and wonderful.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, now I can spend hours outside and still be inside my cup warmers are going to come into their own! I can take a cuppa to the polytunnel and not find that it's gone cold before I get there - yay!

  • @TheBoterfHomestead
    @TheBoterfHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We need one of those! Can't wait until we get more space so we can grow more. ~Drew

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Drew, we are on a small plot here 8/10th of an acre, but with a bit of careful planning I think I've squeezed lots of growing room out of the available space :-)

  • @GonePottyGardening
    @GonePottyGardening 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow amazing, enjoyed the video look forward to seeing things grow.🙂👍😍

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, it is amazing, I'm thrilled to bits about it. Next week I will start planning exactly what will be growing in it :-)

  • @MsMariaSierra
    @MsMariaSierra 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Liz!! Job well done!!! You and Mr. J are so lucky to have such a fantastic friend as Tony!

  • @frankcoldwell4424
    @frankcoldwell4424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liz, that soil looks like a lot of hard work for you all. BTW, can I borrow Tony for a couple of days, I need some paving flags re laying? 🤣 joking guys, great job.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That soil is just dreadful and it's an improvement on what it was like when we moved in! It is why I used raised beds with lots of organic matter in them, my hope is that over time the worms will take the organic matter down into the soil and lighten it a little, but in the meantime we just have to deal with the heavy clay with pebbles and sand in it!

  • @lauraholmes9512
    @lauraholmes9512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Free stuff is awesome

  • @nicolaj3294
    @nicolaj3294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome job you three! Thank you Direct Plants, looks like a great quality product.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Nicola, we make a pretty good work team! I'm delighted to have such a great space to work in :-)

  • @ChristinePPM
    @ChristinePPM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the editing and music choices on this Liz :-)

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Chrissie, this one was a lot of fun to make as there was a gap between each stage so I had plenty of time to play with the editing :-)

  • @KellysKitchenGarden
    @KellysKitchenGarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Well that’s just gone straight onto my Amazon wish list Liz!! Looks fantastic value for money! I’ve been looking at lots of different makes recently and this is by far the best deal I’ve found. Look forward to your review! x

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Kelly, I spent the last three years looking at polytunnels and wondering which one was best value for money. I'll give an honest review in a couple of weeks when I've had time to come down from my cloud of excitement and actually start using it!

    • @KellysKitchenGarden
      @KellysKitchenGarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liz Zorab - Byther Farm YESSS! Look forward to it xx

  • @jamesdivall64
    @jamesdivall64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Liz that is a Brilliant video! I look forward to the growing updates :-)

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks James, I really enjoyed making this video. It's lovely to have a record of the construction and it was great fun to do something a bit different too :-)

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where’s the curtains Hahahaha nice job 👍👍👍

  • @MsMOLLYKINS
    @MsMOLLYKINS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks great. Big job and as always you did a great job liz. Can't wait to see progress . Much love xoxo

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Molly, how are you? Is it starting to cool down now? It was a big job to get that built, but I'm so glad that we did. I will, no doubt, report on the progress regularly :-)

    • @MsMOLLYKINS
      @MsMOLLYKINS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liz Zorab - Byther Farm hey sweety. Yes finally we are over daylight savings and it's finally cool enough to start wearing jumpers and ugh boots . I watch you religiously . You always put a smile on my face. Going in to hosp in two weeks for a pancreas biopsy . Then who knows. I can not wait to see what's to come on your farm. Hope you are well . Hi to mr j xoxo

  • @lindab1458
    @lindab1458 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You three made it look so easy, but I bet you were shattered. Well worth it in the end. Tony did a great job hopping up and down the ladder platform, am I right in thinking he’s a firefighter? No fires inside that tunnel please!!! Can’t wait to see what you start growing first 👍🏼🙂

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Linda, you are right in your thinking. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to put up a polytunnel find a friend who is comfortable jumping up and down ladders! Shattered doesn't cover how tired I am, but I'm also very, very excited and pleased. :-)

    • @lindab1458
      @lindab1458 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liz Zorab - Byther Farm Do you get that silly grin on your face just looking at it? When my greenhouse was put up I literally itched with excitement! 😂 I’d stand in it, inhaling the smell and a ridiculous grin plastered on my face. It’s SO good to be able to cheat the elements when it’s really not nice enough to be outside.

  • @What..a..shambles
    @What..a..shambles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice 1 Liz and Mr J 👍🏻and good man Tony 💪🏻

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you, yes Tony is a star!

  • @maricaplasmans6061
    @maricaplasmans6061 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're all ready for tomorrow come rain or shine. Thanks Tony for helping them out.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We certainly are ready now!

  • @markb1487
    @markb1487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We invested in a polytunnel (100ft x 30ft).. Great investment.

  • @kiltedgardener
    @kiltedgardener 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has some of the biggest smiles from Liz! I would love to have a poly tunnel one day maybe!!

  • @patriciablanton6243
    @patriciablanton6243 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great, lucky you to have such wonderful and great looking guys to help you put it up. Looks nice enough to live in with just some minor modifications. You looked like a little kid at Christmas, so nice to see you that way. By the way, you have lost quite a bit of weight and are looking fantastic. Now I want one as well.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Patricia, Mr J and Tony were superstars when it came to putting the tunnel up. It is really nice, I think I may need to have a camping party in it. I've never been camping, but I'd happily sleep out in this big 'tent'. The weight loss is a concerted effort to shift some of the extra that went on when my thyroid 'broke'. For the last three years the doctors have been trying to get my medication levels right and, although they are not quite right yet, I decided now was the time to tackle the excess baggage that I've been carrying around for the last almost 4 years. It will be nice to get back to looking and feeling like me again - hopefully by some time in the autumn, just in time for my winter 'sit on my bottom and do nothing' phase!

  • @dogmandoug1715
    @dogmandoug1715 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have your very own Tony O’Neil. That’s awesome. Enjoy the fruits of your hard graft 👌

  • @Roo-s_Life
    @Roo-s_Life 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woooooo hooooo a polytunnel, we did the trench method for ours, it was hard work, but sssooo worth it. I'm never happier than when I'm pottering in the polytunnel 😁 looking forward to seeing what you produce in yours x

  • @Auntiesplayhouse
    @Auntiesplayhouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great how to video.... And I loved how excited you were! Very happy for you

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, it continues to be a fab tool on our little homestead, I'm really only just beginning to learn about it's possibilities.

  • @JJLewin1
    @JJLewin1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a well put together polytunnel Liz. Good on Tony sharing his knowledge and hard work. It looks great!

  • @susanc8170
    @susanc8170 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liz, I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to see how you use that wonderful space. I especially loved the ducks “helping” you with the trench.

  • @jmch2186
    @jmch2186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How wonderful Liz, so exciting 👍🏻💚

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I may have squeaked a few times in the last couple of days!

    • @jmch2186
      @jmch2186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't wait to see what you do with the space 🍇🥑🥒🍆

  • @dianecharles881
    @dianecharles881 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liz, it is so wonderful! I’m so excited for you , I can see you filming from the inside in the cooler seasons! I loved you put the double door. I know it was hard work, but I feel you’re going to love it , if not already! ❤️

  • @MrBobthephilosopher
    @MrBobthephilosopher 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great Liz and a lot of hard work. Tony is a real sport and deserved a glass of your best homebrew! I can just imagine the filming: "Hold it there Tony ! I'm going to move the camera !"😂

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Steve, we worked smart with the cameras and I asked Tony to bring his with him so we could have 3 cameras on the go most of the time and then I edited it all together. So much better than the 'hold it there' situation!

    • @MrBobthephilosopher
      @MrBobthephilosopher 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LizZorab Very smart thinking Liz !

  • @13MoonsOverMayhem
    @13MoonsOverMayhem 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks great, Liz! Seems like a nice kit. I bet you're giddy over how much you'll be able to grow!

  • @fivetopsfarm8061
    @fivetopsfarm8061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh what a great thing!!! So excited for you!!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so excited, I've wanted one for years and now I have it, I am not sure where to begin planting in it!

  • @maryphillips864
    @maryphillips864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's great fun erecting a polytunnel... I don't think 👿 Mine has been waiting for it's cover for quite a while now, over a year at least 😟 But I'm happy to say we're only waiting for a fine and windless day, so happy 😀 I've patiently waited so long I can't actually believe I'm finally going to get my polytunnel... It's been hard work but well worth it 😊👍👌
    Happy growing Liz 🥂🍻

  • @jodysappington7008
    @jodysappington7008 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was different...enjoyed it....like the tunnel...

  • @tonysgardensgizmos7164
    @tonysgardensgizmos7164 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, officially inspired to get another tunnel. My one looks tiny by comparison to yours (10ft x 20ft) need a REAL one now!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well you can have an inspect and see what you think of it, I'm as pleased as a pleased thing!

  • @lorraineg8134
    @lorraineg8134 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so excited for you having one, and getting it from a great company a big plus. Ypu did a great review.Its huge Luz, so happy for you. Great job Liz , Mr J and Tony. It looks amazing. Congrats Liz.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Lorraine, I am thrilled and I can't wait to start planning exactly what I'm going to plant in it.

    • @lorraineg8134
      @lorraineg8134 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LizZorab im am so happy for you. Thats good karma back at you as you are so good to so many. Thrilled to say the least for you , happy pottering around in there. It looks brilliant.

  • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
    @terrykingsallotmentgardening 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Liz, a very sturdy product and definitely not going anywhere.
    ♻️Happy Gardening........♻️Terry King ♻️

  • @thelittlefarmersfarm5706
    @thelittlefarmersfarm5706 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work here Liz... Guru Likey… Guru Likey a lot!!!
    That Young dark haired Welsh lad seemed keen and handy too... LOL... this is a classic upload mate... well done to You and Mr J and of course Mr O... This Tunnel will be a cracking grow space Liz, and the tomato's should fly in here... In fact everything should... Marvelous stuff!! :-).

  • @margaretsofocleous8137
    @margaretsofocleous8137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow Liz fantastic job and Tony is an amazing guy. Congratulations on reaching 10k and more. I,ve got decisions to make so I,m a little in limbo. I so enjoy your videos. Your photography is so good. I remember my dad as I see one of the Severn bridges. He was on the construction of the first bridge. A steel rigger. He was a fantastic gardener. We grew up with fresh produce and we had all sorts of fruit bushes.one year he made a new concrete path and put our marbles in it. We weren't amused .He would have loved what you are doing as he encouraged local neighbours to grow vegetables. He made our swing and built a fairly large paddling pool which had a nice weeping willow shading it.His brother had a smallholding not far from you near Llangibbi. I,m struggling a bit to know what to do. I really would like to settle in Cyprus. The Brexit uncertainty is making life difficult for me. I feel I need the sun. Winters are becoming increasingly difficult for me. Looking forward to your next video Love from Margaret in Pontypridd

  • @goinfullirish9465
    @goinfullirish9465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I love seeing the place come together!

  • @justinsanford997
    @justinsanford997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We ate about to put one of these , the 60 ft one, up next week!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooh fantastic! I hope you enjoy growing in it 🌻

  • @familygardener2019
    @familygardener2019 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good afternoon from sunny bolton, brilliant video of you building your new polytunnel, looks amazing, really need to sort myself one out sometime take care keep up the amazing work

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello William, what a lovely day it's been weatherwise, hopefully it won't be long before most days are nice like today! I'm chuffed to bits with the polytunnel, it opens up a whole new range of possibilities!

    • @familygardener2019
      @familygardener2019 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can imagine may I ask what u will be growing in your new poly tunnel??

  • @jackosallotment6224
    @jackosallotment6224 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neil is such a great help glad you like it. I was the same when I finished putting mine up so excited ! Cheers 🍻

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a great feeling, I keep going out and just standing in it, doing nothing and then coming back inside the house!

    • @jackosallotment6224
      @jackosallotment6224 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep that’s the one I keep doing that when I’m down the plot so lucky to have one always wanted one and me mom and dad bought it me a couple of years ago. Happy gardening cheers 🍻

  • @ecocentrichomestead6783
    @ecocentrichomestead6783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The roll of white strip that Tony put on the outside of the hoops. Was that double sided foam tape?

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's an anti-hot spot tape that protects the plastic from melting on the metal as it gets hot in the sunshine.

  • @karenwheeler3729
    @karenwheeler3729 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liz this is awsome. Thanks for the great video loved the ducks

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! It's been a fabulous addition to our growing space.

  • @crochetingaroundnewzealand
    @crochetingaroundnewzealand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omgosh what a lovely huge tunnel house! Does it hold up to stormy winds, which I get all the time on the coast here.

  • @soby123
    @soby123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Music was like Royal ceremony ❤️

  • @carolem9134
    @carolem9134 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liz this was amazing watching all of you putting the tunnel together congratulations this looks great thank you for sharing.🙂

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Carole! Well I'm sure you know how much I use this polytunnel, I absolutely love having the indoor growing space, it's been amazing to be able to extend the growing season so much.

  • @cathconnolly5742
    @cathconnolly5742 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would be as excited as you, well for a really good job and thank you for the motivation and sharing of your farm.

  • @Annie.xx-xx
    @Annie.xx-xx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You all did an amazing job . It looks terrific. You'll be growing so much in there. 🌱🌱🌱🌈🌻

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Annie, I'm super excited about it (you could probably tell), I can't wait to start growing things like melons and sweet potatoes!

  • @northernkarma9296
    @northernkarma9296 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is awesome! Congratulations!!

  • @IkeBrider
    @IkeBrider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony gets about a bit! Time he was back on his own channel, its growing time! :) Nice job!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He managed to fit in helping us put this up last year just as the growing season started. I've been over to help out his plot a few times since then and I know that this year his plot is going to be fabulous!

  • @notreallyi
    @notreallyi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the very green looking pant that covers all the ground? Doesn't look like grass.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, the field where the polytunnel is sited is covered with white clover, it's a nuisance because it spreads everywhere very quickly, but the bees love the flowers :-)

    • @notreallyi
      @notreallyi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for answering!

  • @Gigi-fv9ky
    @Gigi-fv9ky 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How wonderful! Extremely good friend, too!

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gayla, we are very lucky to have a friend in Tony, he's a good man!

  • @LindaPenney
    @LindaPenney 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely update Liz

  • @lorimcfarlane4254
    @lorimcfarlane4254 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That so awesome Liz now oh my what you can grow in there.😘🇨🇦❤️

  • @puraskritgurung5672
    @puraskritgurung5672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good but can it prevent hailstones?? The place where I live in, gets hailstones as the size of a baseball on bad days lol

  • @bettinah.7429
    @bettinah.7429 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the poly tunnel! Well done!!!

  • @rubygray7749
    @rubygray7749 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant thanks Liz!! I am sooo envious. In a good way.

  • @frankfrank6541
    @frankfrank6541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your time.
    I've got one question.
    What was the tape you put on your frame.
    Good luck.
    Good harvesting.

    • @LizZorab
      @LizZorab  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's called hot spot tape and is a padded tape (looks like it has a layer of polystyrene type stuff in the middle). The idea is to protect the plastic covering from the heat of the metal when the sun shines and warms the metal poles. I know plenty of people who don't use it and their polytunnels are just fine. I suspect it actually gives the plastic a longer life on the frame.

  • @SAlvitre29
    @SAlvitre29 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How exciting! You must be thrilled. 👍

  • @guylamullins3602
    @guylamullins3602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m 5’2”. I could build a tunnel shorter I’m assuming. Still I’m wondering about raccoon damage.

  • @Mikeecoman
    @Mikeecoman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    christ Tony O'Neil - where did he pop up from ? lol - nice job everyone its Amazing !