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May 17, 2012 - GrowOrganic

How to Protect Plants from Frost - Low Tunnels

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Vertical gardening for healthier vegetables & fruit

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Categories: Plant Support, Bamboo Stakes, Garden ties, Plastic trellis, Fruits & Berries, DIY Garden Books, Vegetables & Mushrooms

Harry Palmer Says:

May 18th, 2012 at 6:35 pm

Plastic ties and bamboo! Great suggestion .

Ward New Says:

May 20th, 2012 at 12:39 pm

Bamboo is a great idea but the plastic ties are kind of unfriendly to the Earth. We have started using artificial sinew which is a heavy waxed cord which is easy to use (because of the wax) and has the advantage of breaking down in the compost pile. No working in the garden and finding a left over plastic tie.

Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Says:

May 31st, 2012 at 12:34 pm

Harry, Thanks!

Ward, The artificial sinew sounds interesting! We’ll see if we can find some to carry. Thanks for the tip.