Gallina Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I am now the owner of two Cubes: Omlet came at 8am this morning (probably because I had asked for a late delivery so I could take the Eglu extensions off and prepare the ground). I started work at 7am and managed to continue while the Cube was being assembled. I quite like the mirror effect of two Cubes. I haven't finished planting around the new Cube, which is the one in the distance. (I arrange the netting in a cunning way so the hens can't get to the side of either Cube, in case you were wondering.) I will be putting my Eglu convertor and extension on eBay shortly, but my Cube looks so cute now that it is back to its original size I am not sure if I can sell it. It just needs two little hens.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 They look lovely - like bookends, and the garden is gorgeous too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 They look lovely and your garden is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 They look really gorgeous! love the purple mirror! I'm sure you could squeeze the eglu back in and manage a couple more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 really stunning Gallina I love the planting in your garden. Im not much of a plant expert but could you tell me the name of those lovely grasses next to the cube in the foreground of the photo please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I've got one of "those lovely grasses" (the stripey one) . I'd be interested to know what it's called too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 That looks great. And here I am dithering for months about perhaps getting one cube.... Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 That looks lovely Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Congratulations Gallina. It looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 What a gorgeous setup . Those purple cubes are so . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wow that looks really lovely Gallina! Lucky chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 That looks lovely! I wish my Cube was 'landscaped' like that ... you've made them complement the garden, rather than dominate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 That really is a stunning picture Gallina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Chelsea: the grasses right next to the Cube are Imperata cylindrica "Red Baron". They are only just starting to come up: they end up as high as the Cube and go red. Then I have a little brick path, and the bigger grasses are just common old canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea picta). This one is best avoided if you don't like lifting and dividing, as it grows very fast and you end up with an awful lot of inferior-looking grass if you don't keep working at it. I bought the first as a tiny little plant with no leaves from the Sunday Times, and the latter at a fete. Grasses are wonderful at multiplying themselves. I feel like two-Jags Prescott with my two Cubes. A month ago I was worried I had made the wrong decision as well as bankrupting myself; now I am only worried about the bankruptcy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 It does look lovely Gallina - you could always move in with the hens if you are forced into bankruptcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 That looks fantastic! I'm so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Wow You have got some style Can't wait to get my lilac cube home and copy some of your ideas Has anyone got a pic of a lilac one? I've only seen the purple but it's a bit late now if I wanted to change my mind! Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Gallina your set up is really great. Lucky chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 great picture!, I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Galiina they look gorgeous!! Now the only question is where are you going to put your Eglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2this Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Your 'Chickenopolis' looks sooooo . Amazing. Christine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
