WOODWORK
BASIC TOOLKIT FOR WOODWORKING
Here's a list of the main things you'll need to get going. I've put all the links to Screwfix or Toolstation for convenience but you'll get the same thing at other stores.
HANDSAW CORDLESS DRILL SET DRILL AND DRIVER BITS CARPENTER'S SQUARE
MARKING GAUGE CLAMPS
HANDSAW CORDLESS DRILL SET DRILL AND DRIVER BITS CARPENTER'S SQUARE
MARKING GAUGE CLAMPS
MORE TOOLS - BASIC WOODWORK LEVEL 2 STUFF
HONING GUIDE This is the recommended jig saw specification for cutting curves leaving a smooth surface, T101B: JIGSAW BLADES AND here's a link for that ROUND SURFORM You'll also find CABINET SCRAPERS very handy, for SPOKESHAVES, also old woodworking vices and much more best go to the guy at Rait - link below.
GUY AT RAIT FOR OLD TOOLS
Here's a link to the guy at Rait who repairs antique furniture and also deals in old woodworking tools. Everything I've had from him has been really good and great value for the quality - especially compared with new stuff... which is often rubbish... TOOL BAZAAR, RAIT, PH2 7RT
FRUIT TREE and WOODLAND COURSES: 29th JAN 23 & 5th FEB 23
Here's links to a couple of people and things from this course:
SEPP HOLZER - oranges in the Austrian mountains
GEOFF LAWTON - greening the desert (mind boggling stuff... )
HORSERADISH PLUGS
COMPANION PLANTING - for apple trees
PAUL STAMETS - inspiring mycologist, TED talk
STIHL PRUNING SAW
THE BASICS: The idea is to be able to reach the fruit, keep the tree compact, keep it aired and healthy. Remove dead, damaged, diseased stuff. Fruit trees: generally max to remove very roughly 20% in any one year. Usually go for an open goblet shape (there are other shapes, eg standard and espalier). Keep the centre reasonable clear, for fresh air flow and access. Generally take out or trim well back vertically growing stuff, stuff that crosses over and stuff growing back into the centre.
It may take a few years to achieve best possible shape - there's no hurry! Remember: "Trees don't read books." There's nothing better than your own personal observation. Have fun :-)
Here's links to a couple of people and things from this course:
SEPP HOLZER - oranges in the Austrian mountains
GEOFF LAWTON - greening the desert (mind boggling stuff... )
HORSERADISH PLUGS
COMPANION PLANTING - for apple trees
PAUL STAMETS - inspiring mycologist, TED talk
STIHL PRUNING SAW
THE BASICS: The idea is to be able to reach the fruit, keep the tree compact, keep it aired and healthy. Remove dead, damaged, diseased stuff. Fruit trees: generally max to remove very roughly 20% in any one year. Usually go for an open goblet shape (there are other shapes, eg standard and espalier). Keep the centre reasonable clear, for fresh air flow and access. Generally take out or trim well back vertically growing stuff, stuff that crosses over and stuff growing back into the centre.
It may take a few years to achieve best possible shape - there's no hurry! Remember: "Trees don't read books." There's nothing better than your own personal observation. Have fun :-)
POLYTUNNEL COURSE: 15th JAN 23:
Stuff we talked about on this course:
FIRST POLYTUNNELS - WESTERN ISLES POLYCARBONATE TUNNELS
WEED SUPPRESSING MEMBRANES - I really recommend using some sort of heavy duty layer under beds, and maybe under your whole tunnel, there's millions to choose from, I'd just recommend that you avoid any of those that are woven from thin strips of plastic because they're fragile and don't last very long.
FIRST POLYTUNNELS - WESTERN ISLES POLYCARBONATE TUNNELS
WEED SUPPRESSING MEMBRANES - I really recommend using some sort of heavy duty layer under beds, and maybe under your whole tunnel, there's millions to choose from, I'd just recommend that you avoid any of those that are woven from thin strips of plastic because they're fragile and don't last very long.
GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS 4TH JUNE 23
Here's the RHS advice on netting: NETTING - MESH SIZES
and on storing squash/pumpkins: STORING/SQUASH some of the advice there contradicts what other growers have told me, I've heard that you're better to leave a good bit of the stalk on the fruits. Also, it doesn't mention that you should keep mice etc off them. Great to have stuff to store though - preserving and storing surely almost as important as growing.
COMPOSTING COURSES
Here's the RHS advice on netting: NETTING - MESH SIZES
and on storing squash/pumpkins: STORING/SQUASH some of the advice there contradicts what other growers have told me, I've heard that you're better to leave a good bit of the stalk on the fruits. Also, it doesn't mention that you should keep mice etc off them. Great to have stuff to store though - preserving and storing surely almost as important as growing.
COMPOSTING COURSES
PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL PALLETS/SURVEY OFFER
Please email ZeroWasteCommunity@pkc.gov.uk.to find out more about the pallets in exchange for Food Waste Diary offer
Here's a great website for all sorts of information about gardening, including:
HOTBEDS and what sort of compost is best for starting seeds and seedlings off
HERBS
Here's a link for Rosy Rose, excellent herbalist based in Falkland, Fife
Here's a link for comfrey plugs on Ebay: BOCKING 14 COMFREY PLUGS
BOKASHI COMPOSTING - GREEN JOHANNA COMPOSTER
and a bit more about COMFREY HERE
For Michael's Magic Mushroom Compost: Phone 07516 158 379
Please email ZeroWasteCommunity@pkc.gov.uk.to find out more about the pallets in exchange for Food Waste Diary offer
Here's a great website for all sorts of information about gardening, including:
HOTBEDS and what sort of compost is best for starting seeds and seedlings off
HERBS
Here's a link for Rosy Rose, excellent herbalist based in Falkland, Fife
Here's a link for comfrey plugs on Ebay: BOCKING 14 COMFREY PLUGS
BOKASHI COMPOSTING - GREEN JOHANNA COMPOSTER
and a bit more about COMFREY HERE
For Michael's Magic Mushroom Compost: Phone 07516 158 379
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