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What a beautiful day for getting out there & getting your hands dirty. I decided to start on the protection for next year. Got one side done but ran out of tennis balls. Need to get sewing machine out as netting is only 2mts wide. Anyway once I get it done it will keep the cats of at least.
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Last edited by Bigmallly; 07-04-2010, 11:36 AM.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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BM,
I have loads of poles but had run out of corner fixtures so couldn't complete my cages, I can now, tennis balls!
I know you didn't mean it as a tip but cheers anyway
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Its amazing what you can get done in half a day. Managed to sew netting together & in place. The pipe clips were a godsend as they just slide up & down the tubing. Well pleased.Last edited by Bigmallly; 07-04-2010, 11:36 AM.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Wow they look great!
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You've just given me an idea Bigmall!
The local sports field are chucking out a load of plastic corner flags and I've been wracking my brains for an idea of what to use them for, rather than them being dumped?
I'll just go and liberate them from the skip now!
PS How did you cut the holes in the tennis balls?
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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Looks good Bigmalllly, I need to sort something out for next year to keep the birds off my lettuce.Location....East Midlands.Comment
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Catchy title, BM! One of our lottie holders used ball pit balls which are fairly cheap I think! Possibly easier to cut into than tennis balls as well (slipping stanley knives sprang to mind!)Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?Comment
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What tubing did you use, and as Snadger asked, how did you make the holes in the balls?
I'm well impressed and will be copying you when I've built my beds as I want to keep dogs, cat, chooks, squirrels and cabbage white off.If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing to excess
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yes, I did too: but they aren't UV stable, and disintegrate within a yearOriginally posted by Jeanied View PostAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Would used small used drinks bottles work,you already have one hole you just need to make some more in the side near the base.
I hope thats clear
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Thanks for all of the positive comments, much appreciated. The tubing was some 20mm PVC tube I bought about 2 years ago to make hoops over the beds but never got round to using it. The tennis balls were so easy to drill with a 16mm wood drill, just clamped them in workmate. They were a snug fit over the tubing. The tube works out @£1 per 3mts length.
Conduit Pack 90m White - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buyssigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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I think you've just made a fruit cage affordable too
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Its nice to be able to put something back into the vine after taking so much out.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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This looks absolutely fab! Well done you
Will be keeping this in mind when I direct the creation of a fruit cage for next year
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Hey Bigmallly, I've got to admit, your cage looks fantastic.
I wish you'd keep your smart ideas to yourself though - you'll be putting me out of business!Stuart (Robinson Polytunnels)Comment
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