[Wind Problems]

That’s something I’ve been trying to figure out too. I’ve been closing the vents and door if winds are about 30. Mine hasn’t got toughened glass though. I have installed a fan to help with air movement if the door is closed but I leave it running 24/7.

I’d be interested to see what others say though.


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[What should I do with my new greenhouse?]

Decision has now been made and I’m using the new greenhouse to my advantage. The plan is to keep pinguicula in there so a bit of shaded sun will be quite useful. Then the one at the back will be heated. Foundations are going down today if the rain holds of for me. If not it’ll have to be next weekend.

 

 

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[What should I do with my new greenhouse?]

I think they will lose about half an hour of light compared to where they are now. That should be ok though.


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[What should I do with my new greenhouse?]

Sorry, posted this one in the wrong place. Have re posted in the right place. Can someone delete his one please?


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[What should I do with my new greenhouse?]

Sorry, posted this one in the wrong place. Have re posted in the right place. Can someone delete his one please?


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[What should I do with my new greenhouse?]

I’m picking up another greenhouse tomorrow. I’ve already got one but I plan to heat one of them. Only problem is my garden is quite small, as you can see in the picture, but I’m sure I can make this work somehow.

 

 

The picture was taken at 15:00 today so, as you can see, the area is lit fairly well. (The near side of the greenhouse is south facing by the way.) I was thinking of putting the new one next to the existing one and heating the one that is already there. I’m just a bit concerned that it will block too much light. Joining them isn’t really an option as the old greenhouse has angled sides and the new one has verticals sides. Other option is to turn the existing one but that’s a lot of work.

 

Just wondering what everyone else would do?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[What should I do with my new greenhouse?]

I’m picking up another greenhouse tomorrow. I’ve already got one but I plan to heat one of them. Only problem is my garden is quite small, as you can see in the picture, but I’m sure I can make this work somehow.

 

The picture was taken at 15:00 today so, as you can see, the area is lit fairly well. (The near side of the greenhouse is south facing by the way.) I was thinking of putting the new one next to the existing one and heating the one that is already there. I’m just a bit concerned that it will block too much light. Joining them isn’t really an option as the old greenhouse has angled sides and the new one has verticals sides. Other option is to turn the existing one but that’s a lot of work.

 

Just wondering what everyone else would do?

 

 

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[Greenhouse - What would you differently now?]

It's definitely better with another pair of hands but I remember when me and a mate put my first greenhouse together (aluminium in that case) it almost brought a 20 year friendship to an end!   All was well after a couple of beers though

It's not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. I had some help to dismantle it. This made building harder as I wasn't sure where it all went. Looks good now though.


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[Greenhouse - What would you differently now?]

It's definitely better with another pair of hands but I remember when me and a mate put my first greenhouse together (aluminium in that case) it almost brought a 20 year friendship to an end!   All was well after a couple of beers though

It's not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. I had some help to dismantle it. This made building harder as I wasn't sure where it all went. Looks good now though.


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[Greenhouse - What would you differently now?]

I've just finished building mine today. I got it free and dismantled it myself on Sunday. Then spent the last 2 days building it. The thing I would do next time is have someone help me... my back is in bits now.


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[slugs in my greenhouse eating my plants]

Or beer traps. Just a small amount of beer in a plastic cup. Slugs like beer but they get drunk quickly and can't get out. Then they drown.

Got to keep on top of slugs. There can be thousands in your garden at any given time and they can devour a plant over night.
I woke up one morning after it had rained and all my lettuces had gone [emoji24]


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[Help! pitcher going brown?]

Awesome. I got lucky when I started and met a couple very knowledgable people. They know pretty much everything about carnivorous plants. I don't like to hastle them too much though so I ask people on here too. Everyone is really helpful.


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[Help! pitcher going brown?]

I've never used it. Although some people on here us it a lot.


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[Help! pitcher going brown?]

I'm planning to divide mine next week. I'll be using Irish peat moss and perlite.

I'm quite new to this so I'm giving you information I was given only a few hours ago. I may translate slightly wrong but I'm sure someone will correct me if I do.

You can take the new runners out but cut them about midway down, making sure you have roots. Plant them in 2:1 peat and perlite. Keep well watered, out of direct sun.

It looks ready to re pot to me but someone may advise better.


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[Help! pitcher going brown?]

Mine are doing the same. Not quite as bad but on the way. But I do have loads more growing in the pot.


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[Can't view some pictures]

Well, if I have to subscribe to photo bucket in order to view pictures then I'll make do without viewing them. People share plenty of pictures on here so I won't be giving photobucket a penny of my money...


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[Can't view some pictures]

I see, thank you


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[Can't view some pictures]

Hi, how come I can't view some pictures? It shows a padlock image and says I don't have permission to view images.

This isn't on all images, just some.

 

 

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[Greenhouse - What would you differently now?]

That is the only issue I can think of. And keeping it stable. Might be high enough to work when it's full though. Would need to check against your measurements.


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[Greenhouse - What would you differently now?]

I was thinking maybe raise the water butt as much as you can. That way you've got a bit of pressure behind the water so you could use a hose pipe.


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[Greenhouse - What would you differently now?]

This popped up in my feed at the right time. I'm getting my greenhouse on Sunday. (Got to dismantle and move it first) the base was in my garden already so that's one less job for me. Just got to clear all the rubbish away first. I'm gonna be bolting it down and cement it too. Then I'm planning to build a horse shoe shaped area next to it for purpurea


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[Moorei hood looks folded...]

Excellent, thank you.


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[Moorei hood looks folded...]

 

Does anyone have any idea why the hood on my moorei is folded over like this?

I've had it just over a week now. The larger pitcher to the left grew after that one. It's catching flies just fine, I'm just worried about it.

Thanks

 

 

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[How did everyone start??]

I'll take that bit of advice, it's very easy to get overloaded with plants


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[How did everyone start??]

I started with other plants than CP; chinese roses and orchids. Usually I leave my chinese roses outside, but one time it rained a lot and I took them inside. The result: Lots and lots of annoying fungus gnats. So I started to look for a solution and found Drosera capensis. Once I got those, I got fascinated and got VFTs to get rid of bigger flies as well.
The next year I got sarracenia's. I started to read everything I could on CPs to take good care of them and learn what else is out there. When I found Nepenthes, I was in love. These are my favourite cps. I started with the easier plants, and then over the years got more difficult ones.
But I also don't have much space, so now I am trying to stick to what I have and not expand. But every year I buy 1 or 2 more plants just because I can't help it... I made a wishlist for myself, so I keep having something to look forward to and i don't buy too many new plants. I dont need every type of each species, I just stick to my favourites. It is addicting, isn't it?

It is very addicting. I'm only a couple months in and my current pot count is at 33. I can't buy any more now until I get my greenhouse on Sunday. Unless I buy some that will live outside in Wales....... now there's a thought [emoji2]


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