November Polytunnel Tour | Things I Regret About The Polytunnel

[@OurHollywoodLife]

Don’t change your look for KZbin, be who you are - that’s what I like about your channel ❤

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thank you so much. ❤️ You can’t take the farmer out of me! I think I’d only dress up once, for a 1000 subs novelty …. Then I’d be back to the comfy bag lady look.

[@Nellyontheland]

🤣🤣🤣​@@TheFarmyardGarden

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@Nellyontheland I did dress up for 1000 subs… it was a long running joke, but I did it 😂

[@arhodes2866]

Impressed you have so many veg in such a new poly tunnel. Please stay as you are. It’s the reality of gardening and life in general. New subscriber 🤗

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thank you so much. The polytunnel is full of summer crops at present but over the next few weeks it’ll soon shift to winter season crops again. ❤️❤️

[@plotno.9]

Your polytunnel is just gorgeous and I cannot believe how much you are growing in it! Try not to have too many regrets, you have done amazingly with it. Things can always be better in everything we do so it is better not to think too much about it. Have a nice folding chair you can use to sit in the polytunnel and a little folding table. They do very comfortable camping chairs nowadays. You can fold them away and pop them into the shed when you don’t use them, just an idea. I was very lucky to get that 20% off discount too on our polytunnel otherwise we couldn’t have afford it. They are such a wonderful space to have in winter, even if they are small ones like ours. Don’t worry about your clothes! They look fine to me. It shows the reality of a garden! Have you seen my clothes? Covered with silicone and paint! And my hair is turning grey but again it is a reality of life as I am nearly 50! I like to think people don’t watch our channels to see what we look like or what we are wearing! It is only for seeing our attempt at gardening ( in my case!!!😂🤣) and sometime cooking what we have grown. I am leaving to the young ones to worry about what they look like! You are doing great! I love watching you exactly as you are! No need to change a thing! 😄👍😘💕🌸❤️

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Oh I do love our interactions ❤️❤️ It’s not massive regrets but 14ft wide would have been the icing on the cake for sure. I do have an old school desk and a little stool in the polytunnel and often just sit there. They really are so warm and bright. Even today, -3 outside and it’s 18° in the tunnel. Feels glorious t0 have that warmth against your skin in winter. I’m the wrong side of 50, so I hear you there! No one is watching me for glamorous reasons, that’s for sure 😂😂

[@garthdewilcho]

Loved this video. So nice and refreshing to come across an honest review of something and you're really thinking of things from the perspective of someone who is really using and owning the space. What you said about being drawn to the tunnel to feel the warmth is so personable, could almost feel the heat from the west of Ireland! Don't worry about the effort of your look for KZbin, first of all, you look great! Secondly, people love to watch real people doing real things. You're doing amazing!

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thank you Garth. That’s such a lovely comment to receive. The polytunnel has been amazing to have as a growing space this year. More than ever, I wish I’d had the wider tunnel now but I’ve managed to make the space work. I do think I’ll do some work on the doors next year though, to aid ventilation better. Keep putting it off, wondering if it’d be the right thing to do. I might do a review of the tunnel 12 months on soon ☺️☺️

[@slaplapdog]

Never change! There are plenty of tubers who put on makeup but have nothing useful to say. Keep showing us your work and I'll keep watching.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I’m a mind of useless info but I’ll keep imparting my gobbledygook so long as people keep watching ❤️🤗🤗

[@GardenofEmma]

I’m considering a polytunnel and this has been very useful as I’m considering the sliding doors. Thanks Claire

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

You will not regret it. It’s my most favourite place to hang out ❤️

[@hudson8865]

Thank you very much.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

You’re welcome. Hope it’s helped you make some better choices than I did. Oh how I wish I’d gone bigger….

[@plumb30ification]

Just planning our patch and putting the hinges there and the string is a massive tip for us...thank you..subbed

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

How exciting! We were just starting to build the tunnel and the plot this time last year. Glad to have helped. Always lovely to welcome new faces to the channel. Thanks for the sub. :)

[@plumb30ification]

@@TheFarmyardGarden your channel just popped up and I know what I'm going to be binge watching this weekend. Love the way you present it and please don't start wearing nice stuff after 1000 subs..prefer the the beauty of reality and seeing your garden grow and giving more people the inspiration to get out there

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@plumb30ification I have to say, I did buy a new coat after I hooked the blue one on barbed wire across the farm and an expanding waistline means a few new clothes this year but I’m still me.. no fashionista and zero make up 😂🙌🏼

[@zmblion]

The entire allotment thing blows my mind

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

It is certainly a great concept. We are fortunate in that our growing space is a “home allotment” or kitchen garden on our own farm.

[@lilolgreyhairdlady4093]

Hello from the Appalachian mountains in the US. I currently have about 2 1/2 feet (about a meter?) of snow surrounding me. Just stumbled upon your video - love it! You're not lazy, just have priorities ... and I sure hope you don't change your style now that you're over 1000 subscribers. Congrats!!!

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Hello, thank you for stopping by. Now that’s a lot of snow! The UK would grind to a halt after 2.5 inches, never mind 2.5ft. I imagine you’re used to it and show plows work hard to clear it? Stay warm I may have recently bought a new coat but that’s it 😜🙌🏼

[@TheGrowUpChannel]

What a fantastic video reviewing the tunnel! Honest and precise. You should be really proud of this. Well presented. No wonder the views are high! Well deserved. Danny 🌱

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thank you for such lovely comments. I didn’t expect this video to prove so popular, so it’s a lovely surprise. 😍☺️

[@TheRightPearPlot]

Looking forward to watching this with Tricia ❤ Tricia would love a poly, maybe next year. 😊 xx

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I’m currently watching some of your videos.. prepare for an influx of comments tonight 😂😊 Tricia would love tackling putting up a polytunnel. Fabulous project! I’m coveting your brassica cage

[@TheRightPearPlot]

@@TheFarmyardGarden we were so lucky to have got plot two, with a greenhouse, the two brassica cages and a shed with potential 🤣 already on it. Another plot holder took a 3rd cage before we took it on. Ooh I can’t wait 🤣 comment away. Definitely a journey of device mishaps along the way. 😜🥰 Have fun x

[@ericandrachallotmenteers]

Hi Clare. Lovely update. And fab poly! Roll on the new season. 👩🏼‍🌾 Rach

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Hey Rach. Thank you, I do love it, even if I would change it a bit. Cannot wait for next season. Hope your plots are surviving the frosts

[@ericandrachallotmenteers]

@@TheFarmyardGarden nothing wrong with change. And hey! We had snow this morning 🤣❄️ all gone now though but more forecast. 🥶 You stay warm too 👩🏼‍🌾 x

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@ericandrachallotmenteers wow, snow! It is currently -2 here and I’ve just learned my purple sprouting broccoli isn’t remotely frost hardy 😩😩😩

[@ericandrachallotmenteers]

@@TheFarmyardGarden aww no way! I'm sure I had done last that was out in all weathers and I got some good crop in feb this year off it 🫣 Give it a try lol I'm sure it'll add more flavour 🌱🥶

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@ericandrachallotmenteers it’s not producing yet. Been in since June and is enormous as a plant, but not sprouting any good stuff yet. Hopefully it’ll get through winter. One bed has enviromesh on it. Those look better than the spares which are uncovered. I’ve fleeced the netted ones now too.. the others look too far gone 😩

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Nice tunnel and good advice go bigger! The ventilation is an area many overlook. I am a drip irrigation snob and have underground water delievery for my raised bed and grow bag garden.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Oh that irrigation set up sounds perfect! We really shouldn’t have overlooked it. We may take back the woodchip and membrane to add water to the tunnel in spring. Ground so wet under there now Thanks for the comment and watching. Happy New Year to you ☺️

[@dogontheplot]

Sometimes I think to myself, I should put on a bit of lippy and mascara for filming - but then inevitably by the end I've got panda eyes and mud on my face anyway!! I do like the winter filming - no need to wash/brush hair - just stick a hat on 😂😂 This was a super useful video Clare - thank you for sharing. I would love a poly, but not quite there yet. Must get this greenhouse up first! 😂

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

There’s always caps in summer too! I’m all for it for exactly the same reasons as you. I cannot wait for you to get the plot greenhouse up. I think waiting a season, to see where you want to position it is wise anyway.

[@Littlesheddiaries]

A lovely guided tour of the polytunnel. Perhaps reclaim a tiny corner for a comfy chair to lounge on. The beauty of growing things isn’t just to feed your tummy but also feed your soul. So sit and be still, enjoy a peaceful moment in there ❤

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I totally agree with you. I’m very tempted to shorten the bed in the north side of the tunnel. I think I’ll see how the space evolves next season first. I do have a little school desk at the end of the centre bed. I could, in theory, make a bench to sit on the end of that north bed for potting up etc, which would then give space for that chair in the centre space I’ll keep you updated. Hope the frost hasn’t gotten to your plants

[@davidt898]

Hi Claire, i agree with your comment about using screws rather than nails, as it allows you to make adjustments and changes without wrecking the wood. When your cover eventually wears out, First polytunnels can supply you with additional hoops so you could make your polytunnel longer at that time.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Actually I did think I could maybe extend t)3 tunnel if needed. Sounds a lot of work. Ha! To be honest, it’s more the width than length I regret. I’m sure I’ll be fine with the space when I get going next year and will be settled with the size before I need to change the cover. We said at the time it seemed weird to be using nails. We wondered for there was less chance of the cover snagging than with screws twisting through it. Will definitely use screws if we change the door covering next year. Kicking myself that we didn’t.

[@tuppybrill4915]

Built a polytunnel at daughter's request this May and its been well worth it. Our polytunnel is 9'x 5' (two 2' beds and centre path) as that is all the space we can allocate in the garden and also limited by the bits of wood etc i had in the shed to cobble it together with. Tomatoes, lettuces, cabages and cucumbers have been great - had to hand pollinate the cucumbers though. Mesh at the top yes but then when you put the plastic over it hang it from the top and leave the bottom loose then as wind blows you will get some simple ventilation. I initially closed up my mesh with plastic stapled in place and it got really humid inside ( we keep the doors clipped shut because of local vermin (squirrels, foxes and cats).

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Sounds like a very worthwhile addition! I’ve been debating putting another set of doors inside, and having the seconds doors just mesh. It’s a shame they can’t make double sliding rails for two sets of doors to cover both bases.

[@eliandkate]

loving the sneaky wee look inside :D

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

There’s loads going on in there. It’s my favourite place ❤️

[@myrustygarden]

Look at that beautiful blue sky 🥰. Oh I’d love another 10 feet on my poly but we have a huge fir tree 🌲, which I call the lady of the garden because in the high winds she dances. It’s amazing how lush the greens look Clare 🥬. Those radish (red) look lovely and such a vibrant red. It is fantastic to just sit and be warm in he poly. Oh email first tunnels and see if they’d sponsor you one 🤭🤭. No regrets Clare just look forward to new plans it’s all a learning curve and a fun one to boot. Have a superb week and keep warm, Ali 🥶🇨🇦 Bag lady 🤭🤭🤭🙋‍♀️ me too, be who you are Clare we love it 😍

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Ha.. there’s no way we’d put up another tunnel. I do love it, I really do wish we’d gone 2ft wider though. Would have made that centre bed epic and wouldn’t have impacted the space around it at all. It’s definitely a learning curve and I’m enjoying the ride. Thank you for your support, as always. Us bag ladies need to unite! 😂😜

[@myrustygarden]

@@TheFarmyardGarden bag ladies unite 🤭🤭

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@myrustygarden Parallel universe of bulb addiction and farm attire 😂🙃

[@potagermalo]

Magnifique bravo 😊 A bientôt

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Merci ☺️

[@potagermalo]

@@TheFarmyardGarden de rien c'est avec plaisir 😊

[@damdekmyhomeដំដែកផ្ទះខ្ញុំ]

Amazing video sharing

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thank you. It seems to have been a popular topic amongst viewers ☺️

[@maxine.9348]

Aww such a lovely video, stay as you are Clare, you don’t need to glam up😘 you look fab just the way you are, Lovely tour of the polly, that’s how I found you when you started building it, keep up the great vlogs x

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Oooo you have literally been here since the beginning. Thank you for sticking around ❤️❤️ I would feel like a fish out of water glammed up, so it’s good to know I’m sufferable just as I am 😜🙏🤗🤗

[@maxine.9348]

@@TheFarmyardGarden aww your videos are just fab, so I’ll defo be sticking around😊😊

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@maxine.9348 thank you so much. ☺️

[@myjourneyintogardening]

It looks so good!

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thank you ☺️

[@GemInTheGarden]

Hi Claire, I really enjoyed watching this 😊 lots of info and its given me lots to think about too, especially the doors as I have the same as you. Your polytunel layout looks really fab and so neat and tidy.....the complete opposite of mine 😅 great video Claire 👍

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Hi Gemma, I really do wish we’d put mesh at the top of the doors. We have no excuse. It did cross my mind at the time and we built it ourselves, so I should have done it. I’m sure I will get it sorted by next year. I wish they did two sets of doors on double runners. That would be cool to have mesh doors inside sliding polythene ones. We could build another set of mesh doors, but they’d have to hinge inwards I think and I didn’t want hinged doors. Soooo many things whizzing about my brain on that one 😅😅

[@simongrenshaw349]

Hi, I bought an 18ft x 30ft polytunnel 11 years ago after a very bad summer when nothing grew. I'm in the process of moving it to new ground because of the red spider mites that have infested it, the old cover was still in good condition so the 5 year guarantee is really not needed. I did have high raised beds to save my back but I am going to plant straight into the ground this time because of the endless summer watering needed for raised beds. I did try two types of irrigation but neither were very good for various reasons. The perforated soak pipe was much wetter at one end than the other and the sprinkler type was very hard to get right if at all. There is no substitute for watering and feeding plants in a bespoke way. Some like their leaves wet and others dry and they differ in the feed they need. Like you say go as big a tunnel as you can, you won't regret it. Put some shading up in the summer or nothing will grow well if we have a hot summer. The sun just seems to scorch the plants even the outside ones last year.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thanks for your comment. I do like watering, as it’s time to be up close and check on your plants regularly. Like you say, one size doesn’t fit all with watering, as some need more than others. We have plants for some summer shading if need be, but only the real heat loving plants will be in there. I still wish we’d put up a bigger one. I can imagine your tunnel is far hotter being so much bigger. Here’s to a great season for us all 🌱

[@simongrenshaw349]

❤​@@TheFarmyardGarden

[@happydaysveg1965]

Hi, Just found your channel and subscribed! I have a Poly tunnel and have changed the layout several times over the past 4 years! Its a case of live and learn, with nothing ever having to be too permanent ! Some of your thoughts on what you would do again or change , will no doubt come about over the next year or two! My only suggestion is to use more of the vertical space to grow stuff! Feel free to take a look at my poly tunnel vids and see if anything is useful, as the more ideas you see makes making any alterations easier! Keep up the good work , Shaun.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Thank you. I’ll take a look at your channel now. Next year it’ll be full of taller plants over summer. We have plans for cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, chillies, peppers and even a loofah ❤️❤️

[@Chris-hw1tt]

Have you considered making compost during the winter for extra heat?

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I did debate a hot bin last year but didn’t think it’d be ready to use by the end of the season, so it’d be a huge task to empty again. Certainly worth some thought again though

[@craigdawson7632]

Getting closer to 1000 👍

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I hear it’s a magical number on KZbin. 😂🥰

[@Garden-of-weeden]

Hahaha roll on Xmas hats ❤

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

You just made me order 3 more to up my game!

[@Garden-of-weeden]

@@TheFarmyardGarden 🙈 I’ll be sure to appreciate the efforts then! You made me laugh so much I choked on my coffee tho😂

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@Garden-of-weedenwhoops! 😮😂

[@Garden-of-weeden]

@@TheFarmyardGarden 😂

[@sharon1615]

I know what you mean about regrets I've just finished the 3rd rearange of the outdoor veg beds i also wish I'd gone bigger with the polly as ive got a few akward areas to figure out, this is a fab vlog for people looking to get a tunnel, bag lady you should see me at least your coats clean an at least were comfy 😂 vegies are looking fab maybe drees up as a vegie for the 1000 subs 😂 have a great weekend clare See you on Danny's live later 🥰

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Ooooo Mrs Kevin the Carrot sounds appropriate doesn’t it? 😂 Comfort over looks any day of the week. I will never forget my Nan constantly telling us being warm is preferential to being fashionable. 😂❤️ It’s funny how we need to create our spaces (and make our mistakes in doing so) to realise what we actually want or need. Third bed re-arrange sounds pretty extreme. You’re as bad as me! I will be watching the live later too.. love Danny’s lives ❤️❤️

[@sharon1615]

@@TheFarmyardGarden we got a bargain a few years ago from b an M them pallet collars £2 each instead of £12:99 that's how I ended up with raised beds 🙈 I didn't even realise I was no dig 😂 I'm sure I've put a pic on allotment group if you want to see Definitely warm and cosy of style I live in leggings lol hate clothes shopping Can't wait to see Mrs Kevin the carrot 🥰

[@ronskiuk]

Interesting listen on what you'd change with the polytunnel

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Only subtle changes but the width of the tunnel I absolutely do regret. Kicking myself. Fancy having to publicly admit my husband was right and I was wrong 😂

[@ronskiuk]

@@TheFarmyardGarden never do that 😅

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

@@ronskiuk not my wisest move 😂

[@chriseverest4380]

Eyup Duncan she's admitted she was wrong and you were right! I think you should buy her another bigger polytunnel (cos she wants a chair in it - just imagine how quiet it'll be!)😂😂❤❤

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I nearly choked then! 😂😂 It’s not often I admit I was wrong, especially not publicly. Duncan is very much enjoying a spot of “I told you so” stuck on repeat. 😩😜😂 If I have enough growing space next year, I think I’ll shorten the bed on the north side of the tunnel, to make more room for that chair 🙈

[@loug2414]

A large water barrel with a battery timer and drip hoses attached may work for watering.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

That’s not a bad shout actually.. if I make room for one. The tap is only just outside the polytunnel. You can see it at the end of the clip, wrapped up in insulation.

[@rrichards1210]

You bring up good points to consider. I have been promised a polytunnel/hothouse/potting shed but need to wait for the new tractor shed to be built as it will be at the end of it. Alas the build keeps getting put off with lamb prices dropping, interest rates rising, summer drought etc. I am hoping things will start in the ne year ready for next winter. Looking forward to seeing the hats. BTW I enjoy watching the natural you. No need for make-up and fancy clothes.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Farming is so difficult, I can relate to that one. We only have cattle, no sheep here. We didn’t get a summer drought here. February has been the driest month but a long margin for us. Hope you get your tractor shed and growing space sorted before next season.

[@midlifefarmer3339]

Thanks for the video. I have also just got a new polytunnel this year a little smaller than yours and as yet not planted anything. I have the same thought about how to hang string down from the side for tomatoes etc next summer. I shall be interested to know what you do about this.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I shall be giving that some serious thought after Christmas. Thanks for watching and enjoy the polytunnel ❤️

[@janenewley1014]

I grow my daikon/mooli outdoors…survives overwinter😀

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Brilliant. I knew it could grow outdoors, in theory, I was just using the polytunnel for the sake of it. Good to know for next year though that you’ve had success 😊

[@bertibear1300]

Thanks, do you have a farm ? You look fine as you are.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Hi. Yes. We’re run and live on our own farm. ☺️

[@keithreid5317]

Roofing battens and zip ties

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

I was going to do that but in the end it wasn’t necessary. I used paracord fastened to the crop bars

[@truth3358]

It’s a poly tunnel it’s used mainly for warmth not light

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

It gets colder in the polytunnel in the middle of winter than it does outside! Something to do with the stillness of the air apparently. The greenhouses have been moved since I made this video and they are now sonically warmer overnight than the polytunnel. Be interested to see if that temperature difference is held over winter too

[@hamdc4291]

What are the dimensions of your polytunnel please? Thanks

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Ooo it’s 20ft long by 12ft wide, which is just over 6m x 3.66m Hope that helps

[@moochythecat3435]

I'm 70 years old and never wore makeup... my hair and beard are still dark brown... I eat a fistful of vitamins and supplements twice a day... and I commit myself to exercise for 5 minutes before i open my refrigerator door for something to eat...

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

That’s very disciplined. Impressive