Step by Step to building a polytunnel kit

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[@GardenerScott]

That's fantastic! What a great expansion for your gardening world.

[@simplifygardening]

It will certainly make for a useful growing space Scott

[@braydenward6249]

I am actually using your exact design of your home made Polly tunnel to build a greenhouse around my backyard garden! Really appreciated that!

[@simplifygardening]

Awesome its a great design

[@rosesallotmentadventures9365]

That is an amazing polytunnnel Tony. Fantastic space. Thank you for making the mistake to make the rest of us feel normal 😉

[@simplifygardening]

My pleasure Im always making mistakes lol

[@barryroberts6470]

Blimey what a job that was i was all stressed out just watching this video, so hate to see how stressed you were actually putting all the pieces together, at least it's done now and it looks great, well done Tony and Tina for her help as well. Stay Safe, Barry (Wirral)

[@simplifygardening]

It was fairly straight forward and the instructions that were given were very good to be fair

[@homegardens7682]

A nice tunnel Tony. Enjoy.

[@pd6569]

Wow, what a great addition to your slice of heaven, Best of luck.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes it will be great to grow in

[@karenbenn4550]

Thank you for this posting! I'm so inspired to build one in my garden albeit, a smaller version. I live off the coast of Maine and it's my dream to have a tunnel to extend the growing season. Enjoy your videos!!!

[@lizzieatherfold2293]

I am so going to buy one of those

[@bingster-223]

I wouldn't mind having one of those in my garden.

[@simplifygardening]

Its awesome now its built

[@marksallotmentplot]

Great video Tony, really well put together. I have a new tunnel getting delivered on Monday and watching this has been really useful 👍

[@simplifygardening]

Glad it helped and good luck with it

[@geoffreymaddison6434]

Hi Tony. Just wanted to say thank you very much for the voucher you sent me. I've just used it this morning. Again many thanks. Kindest regards Geoff Maddison

[@simplifygardening]

Awesome Geoffrey glad you got use out of it

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

Nice build Tony! Can't wait to see how you purpose it. Growing onward and upward. TYFS, Mark and Rosa

[@simplifygardening]

You and me both!

[@niallgardens]

Wow! Seriously impressive stuff - that’s a cracker of a polytunnel! I now have serious polytunnel envy! 😂 I was really interested to see the side ventilation windows and the roll-up curtain - the system works brilliantly. That’s going to be an awesome growing space! 👍

[@simplifygardening]

So nice of you Niall cant wait to get growing in it

[@GladiatorReid]

Great work Tony can't wait to see it full in couple months

[@jamowallace]

Absolutely brilliant Tony, looks like you will have plenty of room to grow! Well done

[@simplifygardening]

That's the plan!

[@GreenSideUp]

Oh I thought it was going to be the plastic beading fitting to fit the cover on, I have never seen that "wiggle wire" before! Good prep Tony and nice tunnel too...Steve...😃

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Steve. Yeah its a great idea and very easy to work with

[@paulwoodcock764]

wow, you,ve come a long way fella. well deserved for the awesome work & vids you do . enjoy

[@johntaylor-tz6td]

Just watched your polly tunnel built 👏

[@simplifygardening]

Ah great stuff John

[@stevendowden2579]

looks great tony

[@simplifygardening]

Cheers Steven

[@patjoyce7247]

Wow, that's bigger than my house! Great to watch Tony. You sure are a grafter! I built my cheapie one based on the cheap one on Steve's from Greensideup. It'll probably last me a couple of years. Your's will last many many years. Well done.

[@simplifygardening]

Pat they all do the same job at the end of the day :)

[@tassiegirl1991]

It’s Huge Tony, well done to you and Tina plus some mates who helped you out, you won’t know yourself with all that enclosed space. Now you can get planting. That wiggle wire looks unwieldy I agree protective gear would be wise

[@simplifygardening]

Yes it certainly would be wise. I know I should use it but dont always as I ahve to wear so much on work

[@tobyrusiya]

I love how express everything in your English language, if you were my English teacher I would get an A .

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@ClausenWorld]

This was the simplest instillation I’ve seen so far. Thank you for sharing. Was this a kit you purchased online? It looks fab!😊

[@summerholiday12]

Great job tony👍I’m modifying the polytunnel I got, replacing the zipped green cover with proper polythene sheet, concrete in with off cuts metal tubes, (the cheap blows way polytunnel never comes with any foundation tubes, no anchor plates whatsoever) make your own wooden doors, base rail etc, never want to do it again but I know if you want to do it do it properly and it’s gonna stay won’t get the lift from the cheap zipped covers!! They are waste of time but ok if you just want to use it for a couple of seasons.

[@simplifygardening]

Awesome I am glad to see you inovating

[@UKscrapper]

That polly tunnel is huge great job Tony looks awesome

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you like it

[@nidge2822]

hi tony what a great tunnle 36x16 thats a beast ,you made it look so easy to put this together lol.well done my friend its fantastic and the inside is brilliant well done .hope your well mate

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@angelarai1]

good job there Tony thats a lovely tunnel , :)

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks yes it did well

[@angelarai1]

@@simplifygardening brilliant job. Can I ask where you bought it from please and thank you 🙏

[@randolphtorres4172]

THANKSGIVING

[@simplifygardening]

thanks

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

Hell of a lot of work to get that all just so, but, in the long run, all of it worthwhile!! It looks flawless and after seeing the efforts put in, I have to say it is flawless(mistake averted)! Absolutely gorgeous!! Nice teamwork, that is not a one man job! The wind up curtain is fantastic!! You'll be able to enjoy that space for years to come!!💖

[@simplifygardening]

You got that right Chris I cant wait to grow in it

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

I'm rarely wrong about these things!! 😉Enjoy the awesomeness!! 💖@@simplifygardening

[@robertmoffett5929]

Brilliant growing space. As always a very informative video. Hoping for a successful growing season.

[@simplifygardening]

So nice of you

[@johnsharpp2484]

One word: inspiring

[@myrustygarden]

Looking fantastic Tony you will be able to feed the village 😂😂 as always 🐝 safe and stay gardening ✌️🥬🧑‍🌾💐🥕

[@simplifygardening]

So nice of you

[@johnnoble7610]

Quality polytunnel that tony and well put together. I've been given 1 of the green cheaper polytunnels. Trying to get time to put it up but with work it's a slow process. Up tomorrow to start on it can't wait. Cheers Tony great video as always.

[@simplifygardening]

Good luck!

[@micksbackyardaquaponics1408]

That was amazing video clip you put together there off yous puting that green house together there it was amazing to see it there 👍👍

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ChilliChump]

Looks great mate! I'm sure you will be putting that to good use!

[@simplifygardening]

Yes mate cant wait for this to be used properly

[@LindaPenney]

Awesome update Tony

[@simplifygardening]

Thank you linda

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks linda

[@fergusdangerfield156]

Terrific job tony, I'm sure it will prove to be very productive and great fun. Well done xx.

[@simplifygardening]

Hope so!

[@cw2126]

That's a huge tunnel Tony 👍👍👍thanks for sharing

[@simplifygardening]

It sure is and cant wait to get growing in it :)

[@cw2126]

@@simplifygardening I'm excited for you tony, 💪💪 woohoo 🍆🍅🌽🥕🥒🍠🌻☀️

[@pamdhaliwal3118]

So much hard work tony...but its looking fabulous...well done to you...happy gardening in it..🌱🌱🌱😍

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Pam

[@ragheadand420roll]

Thank you for top rate work Excellent quality labor Greetings my uk brother 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks mate

[@johnbowles4754]

Great to see you, hope you are ok 👌

[@MyAussieGardenKitchen]

G'day mate. Excellent video and wow, that was worth the effort! Good stuff. 👍 Take care, Daz.

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Daz :)

[@michaelboom7704]

Nice looking tunnel Tony!

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks 👍its a great tunnel

[@mariocaserta6276]

Nice inside space and well built with aluminum. Great job.

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@charliefarlie770]

Brilliant

[@michaelkennedy8766]

Great job Tony, looks brilliant.

[@simplifygardening]

Glad you like it

[@pierreshasta1480]

It's a long job, but the result is really successful. I'm thinking of buying a tunnel greenhouse, and your tutorial will help me a lot. I'm thinking of using only mosquito netting for the sides for better ventilation, ( I live in a country where it is hot all year round) but I don't know if it will be as strong as plastic in case of a storm. Nice work, Bravo.

[@simplifygardening]

Ideal so this style would be perfect where you can trap the plastic to half way and netting below

[@brianchallinor1291]

Great video Tony 👏👏

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks for the visit

[@ErgonBill]

Helped build a couple of these from scratch around 40 years ago. They covered 1/2 acre each with multiple hoops. The roof and upper walls were double skinned to allow inflation, which greatly assisted temperature regulation. Otherwise, a similar setup.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes I would love that but you really need proper power to keep infaltaed

[@ErgonBill]

@@simplifygardening I don't recall what we put in the big ones, but the owner had a pre-existing tunnel around twice the size of yours that he kept inflated with a bathroom fan.

[@alanhalford9707]

Looks good,great ventilation which they need .I expect great results now all the best to you and family👍👨‍🌾

[@simplifygardening]

Fingers crossed Alan!

[@joannejensen4369]

Great Video🤗🇨🇦

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks for watching

[@weatherby1982]

you are amazing....i'm way too lazy to ever build a polytunnel like that if i owned land or a plot.

[@simplifygardening]

Cheers Dean :)

[@michaellindsay1093]

Love it mate

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks Michael

[@michaellindsay1093]

@@simplifygardening happy digging mate

[@applet8330]

Thank you. I’m ready to give it a go now. Still a little awkward to be honest, but ready to try

[@simplifygardening]

You should try April

[@dUbStEpRaVeR90]

That polytunnel would cover my garden 😂

[@odette8905]

What a brilliant video. How's the poly tunnel bearing up these days?

[@ibrstellar1080]

Excellent video Tony!, should start your own company called Tony's Tunnells!😊.

[@simplifygardening]

lol Thanks. but I got my own company called Simplify Gardening :)

[@ibrstellar1080]

@@simplifygardening Simplified Polly Tunnells!😊.

[@ibrstellar1080]

@@simplifygardening I noticed you cut the excess plastic away but could it not be kept as a slug barrier or to hold rain water?

[@simplifygardening]

@@ibrstellar1080 it could but I’m planting the side with lavender and it would be in the way

[@ibrstellar1080]

@@simplifygardening I like the sleeper idea and the raised bed as it offers protection for the polythene.If you added a guttering above the windows it would collect some serious water!.

[@BloosSelfReliance]

That is an incredible space :D Mine would make a loverly porch for this lol :D

[@simplifygardening]

lol bring it over ;)

[@BloosSelfReliance]

@@simplifygardening hahahahaha maybe when I’m not using it lol 😂 but that kind of silly definitely is something I might just have to do someday lol 😂

[@natureshare4006]

So nice video, great job! , fertils soil for planting,big like from me

[@richdyer1639]

I wish you had done this video before we built ours.

[@simplifygardening]

sorry

[@OrganikoFilipinoFarm]

Nice. I wish I had the same polytunnel.

[@simplifygardening]

I do too

[@stephenmartin8587]

I’ve had my pollytunnle for about ten years now it was northern pollytunnles I would love to take the plastic off and put a new one on but it would be a big job

[@simplifygardening]

Just do it I am sure its worth the effort

[@stephenmartin8587]

@@simplifygardening thanks for the advice tony

[@bluewolf4915]

Nice. Wish I had the land to build on. :(

[@simplifygardening]

I am very lucky

[@Skashoon]

I have the land, but not the money. I’ll have to make one with cattle panels, though much smaller than yours. It’s enough for me. Maybe someday I’ll be able. But it better happen soon because I’m already 66.

[@coinjunkyag1626]

Love the vids thank you for sharing !hello from👍🏻🇨🇦👍🏻

[@simplifygardening]

Hey and welcome to the channel. glad your enjoying the videos

[@yearofthegarden]

great professional quality work. I'm not sure those holes are a smart idea, unless you cut them with a hot knife, because those will give surface area for a tear to run. Though it is a great concept, particularly if you can't simply lift the sides due to pest pressure.

[@simplifygardening]

We have had 100MPH winds here many times since and not one has teard If cut in to a circle then that prevents it

[@julianniemeyer1655]

Looks really good - have you thought of ways of capturing the rain that falls on it to use for watering rather than letting it run off into the soil?

[@simplifygardening]

Yes That will be a follow on video when I get to it

[@RawalityThySoldieress]

Great work where is the best place to get the hoops and what's the cheapest I can get them for based in Birmingham I may need delivery also

[@Kane856]

WOW!!!!!!!

[@simplifygardening]

:)

[@gym_witchmoto3963]

Nice !!!

[@simplifygardening]

Thanks

[@kriswhite1344]

Wish I had one!!

[@simplifygardening]

Time Kris I am sure you will eventually

[@PaulSmith-jr1qe]

Hi Tony, Cracking tunnel and build video but I'm confused as to why the frame needed hot spot tape but the wiggle wire channel didn't, I can see it would be a nightmare to apply to the channel however surely the aluminium channel will heat up in the sun just as the steel tube will ?, or am I missing something.

[@lukeabernethy7742]

How are the bee's keeping are you still looking after the hive's?

[@lunes-1]

Great video,keep it up!🏳️‍🌈

[@MuddyBootz]

HI mate, a real thorough step by step guide. Good of you to hi-light your mistakes so others do not have to make the same ones. Looks a strong frame and well manufactured. Was there enough hot spot tape in the kit or did you purchase extras to make sure everything got covered? Nice one pal 👍👍 🌻Nigel…………MuddyBootz Allotment🌻🌻

[@simplifygardening]

More than enough mate I had 2 rolls left over

[@sandyg3772]

I just went and watched the 3-part move of the old tunnel. This build looks a whole lot easier. 👌 I am seriously considering putting up a poly tunnel. We live in a wind tunnel where there is a low point in the Cascade Mountain Range, so the winds are wicked strong. I have to do some research to find a kit that can withstand our high winds. If anyone has any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for the great videos.

[@simplifygardening]

I think this would but I would ommit the windows to be sure the wind dont get in

[@sandyg3772]

@@simplifygardening I was thinking the same thing when I saw you put them in.

[@sandyg3772]

@@donnareed3822 where did you get yours from?

[@debatablelands_ratcher6354]

How do pal, how many days did it take to build that ?

[@23032malvernmick]

Hi Tony, I'm impressed with this design for the framework of the tunnel and the ease of the assembly ! Can you let us know the company's name that has supplied it to you and their contact details please ? Also can I borrow you and Tina when I'm putting mine together now you have plenty of experience mate LOL

[@simplifygardening]

Mick I bought it from Norther Polytunnels

[@thelittlefarmersfarm5706]

Nearly as good as one o mine Tony!!! LOL MINT MATE!

[@The_Pro_Procrastinator]

Great video thanks. Have you a link to where you got your polytunnel from please?

[@simplifygardening]

Which one?

[@The_Pro_Procrastinator]

@@simplifygardening The one in that you construct in this video.

[@clairegarnham2742]

Great informative video Tony, thanks. When you put up a polytunnel doesn’t it shade out your neighbours allotment? Did you have to get permission to put it up?

[@simplifygardening]

Yes and yes

[@nevillelake1403]

That’s the size of my plot 😂

[@simplifygardening]

Lol its great huh

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Wow, that's fantastic, Tony!!! How long do you expect the plastic to last?

[@simplifygardening]

We shall see. but my home made one I have had for 10 years. The plastic should last 8 the frame should be double that

[@DonnaMSchmid]

@@simplifygardening Wow, that's better than I had expected... I was afraid it would have to be replaced every 3-5 years!

[@PeterTibbs]

What is the name of the supplier of the poly tunnel great video

[@simplifygardening]

Peter its by Northern Polytunnels and Ive just filmed a 6 month update on how it was it will be live on Friday

[@ginacable5376]

Do you have growing carrots on here I have looked through I can't see anything.

[@nigellyttleton7]

Hi Tony. can you wind up the cover over the vents other way so that it doesnt catch the water when rolled up , would it rub the plastic sheeting that way? Seems as though the water would just run off instead of catching water and getting unsightly.

[@simplifygardening]

Yes I can and sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees :)

[@nigellyttleton7]

You were probably right tho after thinking about it, it's easier to clean your way, if rolled the other way the rain would blow in and this time on the inside which is much harder to clean.I would just wipe with a cloth easy.thx for the reply

[@alisonwdouglas7870]

Hey Tony, I’ve got the same tunnel. Did you manage to get the brushes on the doors in ok ? TIA

[@simplifygardening]

Yes you have to do it before assembling the door

[@alisonwdouglas7870]

@@simplifygardening thanks

[@danielhoward5779]

Hi Tony thanks for the video can I ask where you got the tunnel please 😀

[@simplifygardening]

This is a northern polytunnel

[@ernestmcdowell3251]

hi tony were did you buy your tunnel i have one that i got from a local place in ni ireland but not too happy with it

[@tinaoneill2397]

Northern polytunnel

[@peteramor7373]

Hya Can you please tell what make the tunnel is and how I can purchase one Cheers Pete

[@simplifygardening]

Its from Northern Polytunnels Peter

[@Mordusia]

Hi Tony can you let me know please or just send me a link. Where did you buy this polytunnel as flat pack. This structure look very solid. I love to have this in my garden,and now I know how to put everything together 😊Thank you .

[@simplifygardening]

It is from Northern polytunnels and you select what size you need

[@theapprentice2298]

What happened to the other tunnel you made Tony ?

[@simplifygardening]

Still have it John and it in the video in 2 weeks time

[@JohnDog65]

Well done. What looks like a really daunting task, you made look easily achievable. It would have been nice to have a close up of the wiggle wire but I got the idea. What are the dimensions of your tunnel.

[@simplifygardening]

John the wiggle wire is just a w shape wire and it bends in and out of the channel. The tunnel is 36ft long by 16 ft wide

[@JohnDog65]

That’s one nice size tunnel but perfect for the amount of gardening you do. Thanks for your inspiration. I’ve got a fairly big garden and used to be looked after, until work got in the way. Your videos have inspired me to get back in the garden. Thanks and keep up the excellent work

[@simplifygardening]

@@JohnDog65 Thats great to hear John and the reason I make them

[@kennethstensrud669]

Wich make is it? I would have one like this in my garden too...

[@simplifygardening]

this is from Northern polytunnel Kenneth

[@scottwasik79]

Hello I live in Michigan and I started growing my garlic in August today my garlic is over 2 ft tall June or July I should be harvesting them have you ever tried planting ,your garlic this early before because it works for me let me know if you ever heard of people doing this

[@simplifygardening]

Yes they do very well

[@scottwasik79]

How tall is your garlic today

[@simplifygardening]

@@scottwasik79 only about a foot

[@j.robertgreene9522]

Where did you get the poly tunnel ??

[@simplifygardening]

Northern polytunnels. northernpolytunnels.co.uk/?ref=simplify

[@travel6829]

This is great! Would you mind sharing where you purchased the polytunnel ?

[@simplifygardening]

Northern Polytunnels

[@travel6829]

@@simplifygardening Many thanks!!!!

[@davidwatson2789]

Great vid Tony. Where did you get the poly tunnel from?

[@simplifygardening]

Northern Polytunnels

[@zmblion]

Where did you purchase your poly tunnel

[@simplifygardening]

Northern Polytunnels

[@MrMush78]

Fantastic that Tony mate can i ask what did it cost ??

[@simplifygardening]

£2300 thats without the timber for the staging

[@chrisfryer3118]

Where did you get your tunnel?

[@simplifygardening]

Northernpolytunnels.co.uk