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I've been looking at what infrastructure I have: a shed 36 years old and it was 2nd hand that the local children's play group were replacing,
a small greenhouse 40+ years, large greenhouse at leat 15years,
Polytunnel about 10 years,
galvanized mesh to keep out rabbits - in place for 40 years - dread to think what it would cost now to replace. 2 electric propagators about 10 and 30 year old. Then there is netting for pigeons and butterflies and fleece for frosts/insects. I can't remember the last time I bought a seed tray or plant-pot.
Most of the above has well paid for itself - which i suspect is related to lifetime carbon footprint. The polytunnel has been a so-so investment as it is too hot in summer but does give good crops of carrots, beetroot and cauli also more nectarines than we can eat most years. I would think my yearly incremental carbon footprint now is close to zero as I even save as much seed as possible and have cut down drastically on bought in compost.
a small greenhouse 40+ years, large greenhouse at leat 15years,
Polytunnel about 10 years,
galvanized mesh to keep out rabbits - in place for 40 years - dread to think what it would cost now to replace. 2 electric propagators about 10 and 30 year old. Then there is netting for pigeons and butterflies and fleece for frosts/insects. I can't remember the last time I bought a seed tray or plant-pot.
Most of the above has well paid for itself - which i suspect is related to lifetime carbon footprint. The polytunnel has been a so-so investment as it is too hot in summer but does give good crops of carrots, beetroot and cauli also more nectarines than we can eat most years. I would think my yearly incremental carbon footprint now is close to zero as I even save as much seed as possible and have cut down drastically on bought in compost.
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