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    I've just bought a polycarb 7 x 12 foot greenhouse for a little over �400 delivered. It's a bit more than I'd budgeted on but the 'house is a lot bigger than I was hoping for!

    The one I had this year was a plastic one about half the size and even in my first year of 'proper' growing was full to bursting.

    So, please remind me that:

    a) a greenhouse pays for itself in the end, with all that lovely veg and cut flowers

    and

    b) it's ok to spend money on yourself sometimes



    Claire
    I was feeling part of the scenery
    I walked right out of the machinery
    My heart going boom boom boom
    "Hey" he said "Grab your things
    I've come to take you home."

  • #2
    Did you know a greenhouse can pay for itself very quickly in salads, flowers and veg.

    Also its law that you spend money on yourself for a few treads.

    I've spent a fortune on myself this year in treats and feel marvelous in doing so.

    And i'm not buying any presents for anybody this Christmas its all me me me.!
    Blogging at..... www.thecynicalgardener.wordpress.com

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    • #3
      Good for you. Madmax bought me an 8 x 6 last year and I wish I had at least 2 of them!! It will pay for itself in enjoyment if nothing else.
      Happy Gardening,
      Shirley

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      • #4
        Well done Claire!

        Hope you enjoy your new greenhouse, and its deffo the rules hereabouts that you have to treat yourself every once in a while, plus you'll soon recoup all the costs!
        Blessings
        Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby)

        'Garden naked - get some colour in your cheeks'!

        The Dobby's Pumpkin Patch - an Allotment & Beekeeping blogspot!
        Last updated 16th April - Video intro to our very messy allotment!
        Dobby's Dog's - a Doggy Blog of pics n posts - RIP Bella gone but never forgotten xx
        On Dark Ravens Wing - a pagan blog of musings and experiences

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        • #5
          Good for you!!!!
          About time you put yourself afore the kids!!

          They will learn a lot from seeing what you do in there and it will alter their lives for the better .

          Maybe I might learn from your 'bravery' /common sense now????

          ( see how easy it is to support than actually do for ones self!)

          Hope they like their IOU's from Santa!!!!!
          "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

          Location....Normandy France

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          • #6
            I love my greenhouse. It's in the garden and it's my little haven from the outside world/work/4 children etc etc. I'm sure you'll enjoy yours to the full so it will be well worth every penny. Just think how much a gym membership/beauty salon appointments could cost over the years and you'll feel very proud of your purchase.

            Have fun!
            Julie

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            • #7
              Good for you!

              Don't feel guilty you deserve it, not only that you will save money buying veg etc next year and reduce food miles etc

              Enjoy and go get the seed catalouges out now

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              • #8
                You're all so lovely! I feel better already
                I was feeling part of the scenery
                I walked right out of the machinery
                My heart going boom boom boom
                "Hey" he said "Grab your things
                I've come to take you home."

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Seahorse

                  a) a greenhouse pays for itself in the end, with all that lovely veg and cut flowers

                  and

                  b) it's ok to spend money on yourself sometimes



                  Claire
                  a) tick

                  b) tick


                  When we moved to our new house 3 years ago it had a greenhouse, I'd never had one before - now I couldn't think about growing stuff without one!



                  ps I'm on the AA 12 Steps programme! (Aubergine's Anonymous)
                  To see a world in a grain of sand
                  And a heaven in a wild flower

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by smallblueplanet View Post
                    ps I'm on the AA 12 Steps programme! (Aubergine's Anonymous)
                    Lol SBP - very funny!! Mind you, its amazing the difference in taste between home grown aubergine and supermarket bought ones, nothing at all alike!
                    Blessings
                    Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby)

                    'Garden naked - get some colour in your cheeks'!

                    The Dobby's Pumpkin Patch - an Allotment & Beekeeping blogspot!
                    Last updated 16th April - Video intro to our very messy allotment!
                    Dobby's Dog's - a Doggy Blog of pics n posts - RIP Bella gone but never forgotten xx
                    On Dark Ravens Wing - a pagan blog of musings and experiences

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                    • #11
                      Seahorse, it will pay for itself with fruit veg and crops abut also holistically by giving you a fabulous place to enjoy some "you" time.

                      You will never regret it and the size is big enough to allow you lots of choice wih regards what to grow.

                      Dont forget, if you get stuck!!!!

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                      • #12
                        Not only will it pay for itself this time of year some where to dry washing when it is pidling down i lose my polly tunnel this way so do not forget the washing line other than that they are usefull for growing plants in jacob
                        What lies behind us,And what lies before us,Are tiny matters compared to what lies Within us ...
                        Ralph Waide Emmerson

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                        • #13
                          Seahorse - it's okay to spend money on yourself sometimes, and a greenhouse pays for itself in the end
                          Shortie

                          "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children; one of these is roots, the other wings" - Hodding Carter

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                          • #14
                            I have never got hung up on whether gardening pays for itself - although many grapes here have costed things out and assure me it does. My reasoning is that it's worth it for the exercise, the pure enjoyment (which EVERYONE should be allowed - ESPECIALLY mums!) and the quality of the produce. However, if you just used it to produce bunches of flowers for the house and never ate a thing from it - think of the fuel miles you are saving!

                            Well done for your significant help in saving the planet!

                            My first signature line on here was 'A moment enjoyed is never wasted' - one of my favourite sayings. You will be a better mum for the recreation and mental and spiritual re-fuelling that will take place in there. I wish mine were larger - I have a 6 ft x 10ft.
                            Cut the angst kid, and get in there and have some fun!
                            Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

                            www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

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                            • #15
                              Thankyou again

                              I think that's so true that it will pay for itself in mental health benefits, as well as crops! And cutting down on food miles is another good one!

                              And especial thanks to PW for being so very kind.

                              Claire
                              I was feeling part of the scenery
                              I walked right out of the machinery
                              My heart going boom boom boom
                              "Hey" he said "Grab your things
                              I've come to take you home."

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