I want to propogate some 'Photinia fraseri' (red robin) and it says that i
need a cold frame.

I don't have room for one, but I have a window box with one of those water
reservoirs underneath which I have found very good for propogating some
cuttings before.

My question is; Is there any neat trick for getting some plastic sheeting
to sit over the window box please, to to create my own mini cold frame?

Also should I make holes in the plastic for ventilation or not? Thanks
for advice.

johngood_____ wrote:
I want to propogate some 'Photinia fraseri' (red robin) and it says
that i need a cold frame.

I don't have room for one, but I have a window box with one of those
water reservoirs underneath which I have found very good for
propogating some cuttings before.

My question is; Is there any neat trick for getting some plastic
sheeting to sit over the window box please, to to create my own mini
cold frame?
Also should I make holes in the plastic for ventilation or not? Thanks
for advice.

What size is the box?
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Pete C
London UK

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johngood_____ wrote:
I want to propogate some 'Photinia fraseri' (red robin) and it says
that i need a cold frame.

I don't have room for one, but I have a window box with one of those
water reservoirs underneath which I have found very good for
propogating some cuttings before.

My question is; Is there any neat trick for getting some plastic
sheeting to sit over the window box please, to to create my own mini
cold frame?
Also should I make holes in the plastic for ventilation or not? Thanks
for advice.

What size is the box?
Pete C

Thanks, the size is 50cm long, 21 cm wide and 16 cm high. (my tape
measure doesnt have inches on it).

johngood_____ wrote:
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johngood_____ wrote:
I want to propogate some 'Photinia fraseri' (red robin) and it says
that i need a cold frame.

I don't have room for one, but I have a window box with one of those
water reservoirs underneath which I have found very good for
propogating some cuttings before.

My question is; Is there any neat trick for getting some plastic
sheeting to sit over the window box please, to to create my own mini
cold frame?
Also should I make holes in the plastic for ventilation or not? Thanks
for advice.

What size is the box?
Pete C

Thanks, the size is 50cm long, 21 cm wide and 16 cm high. (my tape
measure doesnt have inches on it).

I'm thinking some kind of flexible plastic sheeting. ie: A4 size folders
from a stationers. Slit them open to a flat sheet, Tape/glue one edge to the
long side of box, and then form a tunnel shape and pin to opposite edge. End
peices can be cut to shape and sunk into the soil. Pinned side is for
access. Basic idea...............see if you can play with it
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Pete C
London UK

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johngood_____ wrote:
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johngood_____ wrote:
I want to propogate some 'Photinia fraseri' (red robin) and it says
that i need a cold frame.

I don't have room for one, but I have a window box with one of those
water reservoirs underneath which I have found very good for
propogating some cuttings before.

My question is; Is there any neat trick for getting some plastic
sheeting to sit over the window box please, to to create my own mini
cold frame?
Also should I make holes in the plastic for ventilation or not? Thanks
for advice.

What size is the box?
Pete C

Thanks, the size is 50cm long, 21 cm wide and 16 cm high. (my tape
measure doesnt have inches on it).

I'm thinking some kind of flexible plastic sheeting. ie: A4 size folders
from a stationers. Slit them open to a flat sheet, Tape/glue one edge to
the long side of box, and then form a tunnel shape and pin to opposite
edge. End peices can be cut to shape and sunk into the soil. Pinned side
is for access. Basic idea...............see if you can play with it
Pete C

Pete many thanks. why dont i think of things like that? to propogate
cuttings
( 'Photinia fraseri (red robin)) should i tape the corners to stop the wind
blowing through, do you think?

johngood_____ wrote:
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johngood_____ wrote:
"Pete C" wrote in message
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johngood_____ wrote:
I want to propogate some 'Photinia fraseri' (red robin) and it
says that i need a cold frame.

I don't have room for one, but I have a window box with one of
those water reservoirs underneath which I have found very good for
propogating some cuttings before.

My question is; Is there any neat trick for getting some plastic
sheeting to sit over the window box please, to to create my own
mini cold frame?
Also should I make holes in the plastic for ventilation or not? Thanks
for advice.

What size is the box?
Pete C

Thanks, the size is 50cm long, 21 cm wide and 16 cm high. (my
tape measure doesnt have inches on it).

I'm thinking some kind of flexible plastic sheeting. ie: A4 size
folders from a stationers. Slit them open to a flat sheet, Tape/glue
one edge to the long side of box, and then form a tunnel shape and
pin to opposite edge. End peices can be cut to shape and sunk into
the soil. Pinned side is for access. Basic idea...............see if
you can play with it Pete C

Pete many thanks. why dont i think of things like that? to propogate
cuttings
( 'Photinia fraseri (red robin)) should i tape the corners to stop
the wind blowing through, do you think?
Might be an idea, but you need to maintain easy access don't forget
--
Pete C
London UK