Tomato Support Ideas | More Potato Pots!

Hi folks! Bit of a chaotic episode this one, brain working much faster than my hands, but thought it would be useful to show you my ideas for supporting the plants in the polytunnel this year, before moving onto more potato pot plans!
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[@brianpearce661]

Hard to believe that Steve died a year ago. He left a great legacy in his videos and sound advice in Planting Green side up.

[@paulinebyrne1321]

You have done so well in one year from picking up Steve's tunnel and putting it on your plot. And all the improvements on your plot. Such a good job Steve would be giving you a big pat on your back.

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi JB, lovely video update & hope you had a lovely barbecue too. Thanks for sharing and take care

[@thedorkasaur]

I spent yesterday also elbows deep breaking up chunks in homebase compost.

[@suzannecrowe5701]

I love that you talk about Steve … I miss him! 🌺

[@nitelite78]

For the last few years I have put a layer of chunky composted bark at the bottom of my potato containers. Then a thin layer of bagged manure. Then budget compost for the rest. Even without the manure I've found the addition of composted bark makes the compost really nice for next year's growing as it continues to break down over the growing season and winter. Composted bark is also generally cheaper than compost so it makes an excellent filler plus it soaks up water well meaning the bottom of the containers don't dry out as fast. Worms seem to love the compost the bark creates too which helps break down the compost above it. I kind of see it as composting and growing at the same time.

[@Carol-oc7mx]

Re the bath tub

[@jennyhulett5403]

Hi Jb, hope you are both well. Just a thought for your bath (I appreciate this would be alot of work) find a permanent home, e.g between the greenhouses and make a frame around it so you don't hurt yourselves on those sharpe edges. Then pop the shed door on as a hinged lid when you take the shed down. You can store bags of compost in there to stop them getting wet, mix up compost mixes and recharge old compost in there. Also get a plug and can use it as a water trough for bottom watering. You could even frame around the base and clad around the bath to make additional storage for tools, pots, fleece etc. All looking great!

[@glassbackdiy3949]

angle grinder, sander, 20 mins with a decent file, could take the edges off that bath, hope you watered the tomatatoes XD and had a great time at the BBQ

[@jessievanswaaij2971]

Comfrey will survive. You need just a little bit of root to grow it on. Next time you move a big plant, cut it short. Its hard to get the top enough water when there roots disturbed . Its easier for plants to make new roots without losing energy to so much leaf and stalk.

[@brewster8]

Always good to remind us of Steve's legacy, I often still rewatch his videos for tips. I search the month and there is a wealth of advice.

[@wardy89]

For supports in a polytunnel, I have run lateral wires in my mums and support using hop twine which works really well

[@helenagreenwood2305]

You could turn the tray in the little cold frame around so the taller stuff is at the back where it's higher 🌿

[@margaretalice6343]

With your bath tub put electricians tape on its edges as a buffer so you do not get cut. Not very green but you are upcycling the bath 🤩

[@Garden-of-weeden]

What a fab idea of the chicken wire JB! I may have to adopt this idea! Thank you😊 I raised a glass to the legendary Steve…. Still miss him❤

[@marionquinlan4757]

That Robin is Steve keeping an eye on you and your achievements 😉. There is a saying that Robin's represent the people who have passed staying close to us and keeping an eye 👁 on us ❤

[@MrSBGames]

Electrical tape around the edges of the bath will dull down the sharpness 👍

[@anthonyp.2492]

Save me a plate JB.😁 always much love from Indian River County Fl 🌶

[@lucrom1097]

Super Good video JB Tour te Greenhouse moostiun thans te video Top 👍✔️🌦️🌱🥔🌰🥦☘️

[@annlockey8552]

Use some of you compost bags to put the compost in to move it