'Mike' wrote:
"archie" wrote in message
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Hi,

I hope this is the correct place for me to ask this but it seemed the
best bet. If it's not, please accept my apologies and feel free to move
it.

I'm a student who has, quite by accident, got into making iron plant
supports. It's just a sideline that keeps me vaguely in the black while
I'm at Uni! At this point I should say I'm not here to sell. I only sell
locally as I struggle hugely with delivery.

Anyway. I'm looking to expand my range and am hoping to get some ideas
for designs from the people who really know what their plants need; you
gardeners! Currently I make stakes, peoney supports, a square climbing
rose support and an obelisk. These all come in various sizes. I did try
to put up a couple of photos but can't seem to work the forum out!

So if anybody has any ideas for supports they'd like to see I'm all
ears! Thanks for taking the time to read this at any rate.




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archie

Hi Archie

A couple of points. 1) You cannot post pictures here. You need to post to
post them elsewhere and put a link up. Here is a posting link I have
http://www.myalbum.com/Album=OQFDHPQP Free to join and very easy to use.

and 2) You are posting via gardenbanter :-( That is a red rag to a bull to
the clique on this newsgroup :-(

However, I wish you luck but don't hold your breath from this newsgroup :-(

Mike



This sort of thing is popular, but you probably already do something similar

http://www.pjhgardenfurniture.com/Bo...t_Support.html

I'd concentrate on one simple design, get good at making it, and find a
garden centre to retail for you. Make less profit but sell more, plus
they would collect the goods from you. With something this heavy, local
manufacture makes good sense i.e. you stand a chance of competing with
the big suppliers.