Guest Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well, 6 months in to the Balamory House, and I have a problem. We planted potatoes this year, and they seemed to be growing fantastically, until the plants got killed off one breezy day, and when we investigated the tattie tubs, we found a grand total of 5 potatoes. The wind also killed off the strawberry plants, and blew off the apple blossom before pollination, so we got no apples either. My hopes for a fruit and veg garden are quickly fading, unless anyone can suggest any wind-resistant fruit or veg that may actually grow in my gale-swept garden. I've checked with the locals, and this summer was a normal summer, with a warm force-ten gently buffeting the houses all summer long - great for drying washing, and wind turbines, not so good for plant growing. Any tips or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 You'll never guess in a million years what I thought this thread was going to be about! I thought you'd found a cure for the more musical after effects of sprouts, broad beans etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 "the more you eat the more you ...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightnicon Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 you could try planting some bushes or trees around the veg patch to act as a wind break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 How about a greenhouse for some of the veg. You'll be to busy next summer to grow much at all, but you'll be glad of that good drying breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 "the more you eat the more you ...." Fred! - I have enough of that particular ditty from my little ones Decent heavyweight cloches/tunnels? The greenhouse we've just had is from a company which supply and install - they install a lot in the Highlands and Islands, particularly Shetland. It is a cross between a grrenhouse and a polytunnel - would you like details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Oh, yes please Lesley! I had considered planting trees and bushes to act as windbreaks, but I do love the way I can dry 4 loads of washing a day! I forgot to mention that my garden is also slightly ( ) sloped......think Mount Everest and you'll be close to the slight incline in the back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 How about growing some sweetcorn? It's wind pollinated and should be fine as long as you stake each plant with a bamboo cane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I think some of the polytunnels can cope with slopes Shona. We bought a greenhouse from www.kedergreenhouse.co.uk - we have a Grower, 10m x 4m. They are really helpful when you phone, so you could ask about slopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Any tips or suggestions? Riverford or Able&Cole? Or try these? C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 That looks good Christian - i might have to order some of that to put around our veggie areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I like the look of the oak trug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
