Growing Trees

[Joy Yeomans]

during summer months, i sell what we grow in our polytunnel, once all the sticks have gone out of it, go to farmers market, car boots, youll soon find a customer base - good luck dean - gas for gas heaters if need be, but i just pot some conkers and ornamentals in the pots and leave outside to break the dormancy and they grow really well in a cold tunnel - a good source of ornamentals is four oaks nursery, near jodderall bank cheshire - wholesale prices for trade, just show your letterhead and trade chq book etc

Edited March 13, 2010 by Joy Yeomans

[Rob D]

I think if you do it more as a hobby that'll make you a bit of money rather than like I did it as a larger business then you'll have no worrys.

 

 

Wasn't deliberately trying to put a crimp on the idea earlier but I'd hate anyone to waste as much energy and time as I did !

 

 

And in a lot of ways seeing your various plants grow and go through the seasons is really satisfying.

[Andy Collins]

I think its sounds like a brilliant idea, Dean. Its just the sort of thing I would do given the space. I keep thinking every day how much the 1000's of whips I've been putting in have cost. I got the missus a polytunnel for this winter, and she's busy growing plants ready for the spring season, but they are all girly flower things and veg plants for the grow-your-own market. luckily we have our own outlet for the plants too! Go for it:001_smile:

[Dean Lofthouse]

but they are all girly flower things and veg plants for the grow-your-own market. luckily we have our own outlet for the plants too! Go for it:001_smile:

 

You could start offering YOUR customers some girly flower things Andy

[Hogs Breath]

Go for it!

Ive worked in production horticulture for 24 years but its always better to buy dutch and sell it on bare root.

Keep the tunnel for the more sensitive crops and remember that theres lots of pests and diseases that can be contolled with chemicals,but best practice gets best results so feeding watering and hygiene will play a large part in the end product.

Good luck!