[alwayshopeful]

Has anyone got any ideas on how to make cheap cloches?  I was using my old dome tent frame last year, but was a wee bit too big!!

Also, being a newbie to growing my own, have no idea what I can plant at this time of year and have a fair bit of bare ground to use.  Cheers Ears  

[richyrich7]

Have you tried the design and construction section ? there's 1 or 2 ideas on there for cheap or quick cloches.

Try the search facility and change the "forum" to just D&C

[Yorkie]

Not sure about DIY cloches - do you have a Wilkinsons' store, or Poundland (or similar)?  At the right time of year you'll get a bargain there.

Re what to plant at this time of year, have a browse through the other welcome and grow your own posts - there must have been at least 10 threads on this specific subject in the last couple of weeks!!  

Also, consider John's book Vegetable Growing Month by Month.  Does what it says on the tin  

[Bombers]

Hiya alwayshopeful,
If like me, you're only going to use them once or twice, then pop into poundland (in the Mander center) they sell 2mtr long polythene cloches, I found them ideal for early lettuces etc.,
P.S. nice to see some local folk, Whereabouts are you in Wolves? Were in Codsall
 

[alwayshopeful]

Hiya alwayshopeful,
If like me, you're only going to use them once or twice, then pop into poundland (in the Mander center) they sell 2mtr long polythene cloches, I found them ideal for early lettuces etc.,
P.S. nice to see some local folk, Whereabouts are you in Wolves? Were in Codsall
 

Typical, was in Poundland yesterday, but kids were with me n driving me mad so never got a good look round!!  Will go back on my own!

We are in Penn.  Not allotment holders as ye - giving it a go in the garden first to see how I get on.  Not very well at the moment, but always hopeful!!