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  • Andraste
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    Not strictly a reuse/recycle but more of a repurpose/cost-saver but I made my own carrot seed tape last year with 2-ply toilet paper:

    Roll out the required length(s)
    Split the ply
    Space out the seeds on the bottom layer
    Fold the top layer back over
    Give it a spritz with some water so the layers stick back to themselves
    Roll the length onto an empty loo-roll inner to make it easier to transport & lay out on the plot

    All the benefits of seed tape without the inflated cost. There were a few gaps in the rows but no losses to carrotfly (not meshed) even though they're supposedly rife on our site I'll be giving it a try for parsnips this year too.

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  • Plot70
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    I use a bricklayers pointing tool for taproot weeding.
    I found it in a big bag of rusty tools in a skip.

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  • Zjho
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    Another recently made tap root weeder

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  • Zjho
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    Spare table knives, the type which have thicker blades can be made a mini saw for cutting through thicker stalks, something that most normal serated knives don't do well. A triangular file is needed and slots cut at alternating 45 degree angles as with carpenter's panel saws. Could even set (bend out) teeth with pliers though have not found that step necessary so far.

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  • stevejelf
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    What should have been a 60x60x60 bin but I used some additional left overs even used the old nails The idea is once well rotted at the base Iwill just push it over to empty Click image for larger version  Name:	IMG_4100 (Large).JPG Views:	0 Size:	559.9 KB ID:	2519065​​
    Last edited by stevejelf; 28-02-2021, 11:30 PM.

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  • stevejelf
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    Pulled apart and saved the nails Click image for larger version

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  • stevejelf
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    Later out came the tools Click image for larger version

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  • stevejelf
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    Click image for larger version  Name:	image_83026.jpg Views:	5 Size:	605.3 KB ID:	2519057 A push over composter for free

    Sorry I am trying to get used to adding pictures the previous picture posts disappeared













    Last edited by stevejelf; 28-02-2021, 11:17 PM.

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  • Plot70
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    Steel ammo boxes for rat proof chicken food storage.

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  • stevejelf
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    Later out came the tools

    To be continued​
    Last edited by stevejelf; 27-02-2021, 11:28 PM.

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  • stevejelf
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    A push over composter for free

    I hade a recent delivery of plasterboards and was asked if if

    I wished to keep the pallet,, some-thing for nothing always answer yes
    To be continued​
    Last edited by stevejelf; 27-02-2021, 11:24 PM.

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  • nick the grief
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    good idea Shortie.

    They’re a heavy duty polythene (would make brilliant polytunnel cover 🤣) with a gel in ... bit like wall paper paste.I’ll save the next 2. Lasts a good 48hours.

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  • Shortie
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    Originally posted by nick the grief View Post

    since COVID I've got my prescriptions sent via post from Lloyds and the Insulin comes wrapped in Wool with 2 Frozen Gel packs ... I thought of hanging basket liners
    Nick, not sure what the frzoen packs are like but hang on to a couple - you may be able to fashion yourself some kind of Frio pack to keep your insulin 'refridgerated' whenever we get to travel abroad again

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  • Nicos
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    ^^^

    I read recently that Marigold type rubber gloves are useful as you can make small bands by cutting across the fingers, and larger ones cutting across the palm and forearm.

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  • nick the grief
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    Originally posted by Snoop Puss View Post
    ^I use worn-out t-shirts for plant ties. Nice and soft and stretchy and you can tear/cut them to a suitable width for the type of shoot. Big wide ones for main stems, thinner ones for supporting bunches of toms, for example.

    Hello and welcome to the Vine, CClare.
    old stocking and tights are good too ... not that I wear as many these days

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