Just a quick update on my arid bed for those who remember my previous posts on the topic. I built it and planted it up in spring and this will be its first winter. I've designed the shelter to be open at one end to improve airflow but also so I can see look at and admire the plants from the house over winter.
I've used a reinforced tarp rather than a polycarbonate sheet or similar purely for economic reasons - definitely not the sturdiest material but easy to dismantle temporarily when high winds are forecast.
Did a quick video of the build for YouTube too (won't be available until tonight at 7pm): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTunmbytP_w
Arid bed winter shelter
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Arid bed winter shelter
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In the outdoor arid bed: hardy agave, aloe, dasylirion, hesperaloe, opuntia, yucca...
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Re: Arid bed winter shelter
That looks very good , can you come and do mine now.
I need to start dragging the garden succulent's in, getting a bit chilly here.
I need to start dragging the garden succulent's in, getting a bit chilly here.
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Re: Arid bed winter shelter
But aren't high winds in winter often accompanied by rain?greatnorthernexotic wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:43 am ... easy to dismantle temporarily when high winds are forecast.
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Re: Arid bed winter shelter
It's a delicate trade-offMikeT wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:16 pmBut aren't high winds in winter often accompanied by rain?greatnorthernexotic wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:43 am ... easy to dismantle temporarily when high winds are forecast.
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BCSS #54601 (LEEDS BRANCH)
youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic / instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic
In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, aztekium, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the outdoor arid bed: hardy agave, aloe, dasylirion, hesperaloe, opuntia, yucca...
BCSS #54601 (LEEDS BRANCH)
youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic / instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic
In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, aztekium, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the outdoor arid bed: hardy agave, aloe, dasylirion, hesperaloe, opuntia, yucca...
Re: Arid bed winter shelter
Like you I'm hedging my bets, last years horror show could of been a one off, but its not in our hands.
So I’ll be doing the in/out dance next weekend, and building the shelter
I've been gifted some polycarbonate sheeting, so the roof will be upgraded.
To give people an idea, this was my shelter over the dry bed last winter. Used a clear tarpaulin and it worked very well, and it had side curtains for the worst of the weather
Wayne Wayne
So I’ll be doing the in/out dance next weekend, and building the shelter
I've been gifted some polycarbonate sheeting, so the roof will be upgraded.
To give people an idea, this was my shelter over the dry bed last winter. Used a clear tarpaulin and it worked very well, and it had side curtains for the worst of the weather
Wayne Wayne
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Re: Arid bed winter shelter
I'll definitely be adding some side panels to keep the sideways rain out. Polycarbonate sheets are so expensive at the minute so will be keeping an eye out for any free or cheap secondhand ones.
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In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, aztekium, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the outdoor arid bed: hardy agave, aloe, dasylirion, hesperaloe, opuntia, yucca...
BCSS #54601 (LEEDS BRANCH)
youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic / instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic
In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, aztekium, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the outdoor arid bed: hardy agave, aloe, dasylirion, hesperaloe, opuntia, yucca...
Re: Arid bed winter shelter
Well it's and running. I did have some polycarbonate sheeting this time round, but still had minor leaks. So just cover with clear tarpaulin for peace of mind. Structurally its much better.
I also built some temporary shelters for the grouping of corten steel rings and another to cover agavescat the back of the bed.
It acts as a temporary greenhouse for the likes of parrasana, etc, that need to stay dry to overwinter.
Hoping for a mild winter for everyone
Wayne
I also built some temporary shelters for the grouping of corten steel rings and another to cover agavescat the back of the bed.
It acts as a temporary greenhouse for the likes of parrasana, etc, that need to stay dry to overwinter.
Hoping for a mild winter for everyone
Wayne
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Re: Arid bed winter shelter
Good work Wayne! Certainly looks like it should keep the worst of the rain off!
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Re: Arid bed winter shelter
Thanks Ed,
Hope so, I'm knackered
Some of plants could not doubt shrug off the winter, but keeps them happier
Wayne
Hope so, I'm knackered
Some of plants could not doubt shrug off the winter, but keeps them happier
Wayne