Post by fredg on Apr 17, 2022 18:33:43 GMT
The old 4 tier / converted to 3 tier mini house was definitely worse for wear.
I noted yesterday morning that several of the metal support rods were rusted through.
I had a spare two tier mini house and as I was just growing Darlingtonia seedlings in the old one no further tiers were required.
The old mini house was quickly broken down and then MrsG decided one of the rain water storage barrels would be better moved along.
Emptied and moved, the new position proved her correct ( of course).
The 2 tier house is now a one tier house and looking just fine.
It still retains its clear plastic cover with the door hard netted to prevent Blackbirds stealing all the sphagnum.
Some of the seedlings are also sending up flower stems.
Note to self:- Nematode treatment would be advisable this autumn
I noted yesterday morning that several of the metal support rods were rusted through.
I had a spare two tier mini house and as I was just growing Darlingtonia seedlings in the old one no further tiers were required.
The old mini house was quickly broken down and then MrsG decided one of the rain water storage barrels would be better moved along.
Emptied and moved, the new position proved her correct ( of course).
The 2 tier house is now a one tier house and looking just fine.
It still retains its clear plastic cover with the door hard netted to prevent Blackbirds stealing all the sphagnum.
Some of the seedlings are also sending up flower stems.
Note to self:- Nematode treatment would be advisable this autumn
not here it isn't