Site for a Poly Tunnel

BobbyB · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 15

Hi There. I am retiring, I am a keen home gardener but with a very small garden. I am hoping to get a spot to rent where I could put up a polytunnel. I am not interested in a communal allotment- have looked at all of them that have possible space in my area, I am looking for something more private and as near to where I could be as organic as possible. I live in South Dublin- and anywhere in around Lucan, Palmerstown would be ideal. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I would be greatful. Cheers and Thanks - Bobby.

Good guy · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:27 pm Post subject:

Good luck on your quest, BobbyB and greetings from the NW. I hope some of the Dubs can help you.

tagwex · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:49 pm Post subject:

How about using someone else's garden, people who for whatever reason cannot maintain their own. Might be a bit of tidying up to do but the rewards will be worth it.

BobbyB · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 15

Hi,thanks for replies.Had thought about the garden idea and would definite use it if one was available,but no idea how would go about this. Not sure about time security either,would hate to get it all set up and a change of mind set in! Maybe try an notice in the shops,in meantime if someone sees this who has a spot, maybe they give a shout. Cheers.

tagwex · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:45 pm Post subject:

Local newspaper advert. Ask the committee at some local allotment society. Meals on wheels organisers might know of someone. A local school may be glad of the input and pass on the knowledge to the kids. A nursing home. Etc etc.

BobbyB · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 15

Good suggestions,will give it a whirl.

tagwex · Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:17 pm Post subject:

Well? Any luck yet?

BobbyB · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 15

Hi there,not yet. Big birthday stuff and hols going on but did look at a perfect spot in North Dublin. Farmer took my number and said would get back but nothing as yet. The search goes on. Cheers and thanks

tagwex · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:51 am Post subject:

Is it far from you? I would have thought a local school might have been your best bet.

BobbyB · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 15

Hi, yeh, a little further than I would like but Dublin probably not ideal for this anyway. I wrote to the local school - told them the plan and who I was- no reply!
No worries- I know I will get something-Cheers

tagwex · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:20 pm Post subject:

Well??? Found a plot yet?

BobbyB · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 15

Hi There.
No never happened- never heard back from my farmer- spring looming- will be back searching.
Thanks for asking
Cheers.
Bobby

tagwex · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:01 pm Post subject:

Back to the schools, nursing homes, special needs organisations, hospitals or large private gardens in the neighbourhood with you, QUICK. Time is running out, need to get that thing built and stocked in the next few weeks.

BobbyB · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 15

Yeh I know it, Dublin -you have no idea-the Bull McCabe would have been right at home here.

tagwex · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:50 pm Post subject:

“It’s my field. It’s my child. I nursed it. I nourished it. I saw to its every want. I dug the rocks out of it with my bare hands and I made a living thing of it!”

My hero.