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In looking at various polytunnel options I came across "Walk-in Wonderwall" which is not a polytunnel at all but a net tunnel:
www.walk-inwonderwall.co.uk/
Not the same temperature or protection advantages as a polytunnel so not at all an alternative, probably most useful for brassicas and protecting veg from bird damage. if permanently sited I suppose might be a cheap(ish) fruit cage...?
If anyone's tried one I'm wondering
a) how does it stand up to storms/winter/snow
b) how easily moved if used in a rotation?
and c) how long is it likely to last?
At present I sometimes use those "build a ball" cages to protect brassicas (not trouble-free as they tend to blow loose) and sometimes netting over blue water-pipe hoops (in fond memory of Geoff Hamilton). Either do the job of protection, and you can water through the net but weeding, cropping etc tends to require removal of the net or strange antics on all fours.... One walk-in area each year in a planned rotation would be so much easier but like so many good ideas maybe is too costly for what it is.....?
Interested to hear experiences if you've tried or seen Wonderwall in action, or views and alternatives......
www.walk-inwonderwall.co.uk/
Not the same temperature or protection advantages as a polytunnel so not at all an alternative, probably most useful for brassicas and protecting veg from bird damage. if permanently sited I suppose might be a cheap(ish) fruit cage...?
If anyone's tried one I'm wondering
a) how does it stand up to storms/winter/snow
b) how easily moved if used in a rotation?
and c) how long is it likely to last?
At present I sometimes use those "build a ball" cages to protect brassicas (not trouble-free as they tend to blow loose) and sometimes netting over blue water-pipe hoops (in fond memory of Geoff Hamilton). Either do the job of protection, and you can water through the net but weeding, cropping etc tends to require removal of the net or strange antics on all fours.... One walk-in area each year in a planned rotation would be so much easier but like so many good ideas maybe is too costly for what it is.....?
Interested to hear experiences if you've tried or seen Wonderwall in action, or views and alternatives......
If it saves all that it'll be a gem!
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