I have a fairly large plot of land - good allotment size which i dont use. just took old shed down.
i want to let someone who actually loves gardening to use it for free; who do i ask, where do i advertise, or do any of you know a decent person who needs a plot
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Free allotment/garden?
I don't know where you live, but I would love to have a large area to garden in. I used to have a huge yard with all kinds of gardens. Veggie, flower, herb etc. I've had to move to a small apt. at this time with not much room to plant anything. My long term goal is to have a big farm where I can do all the gardening and farming I want. You might try your town. Sometimes they have community gardens that people can rent for a season. They may be interested in using it. But there may be some legal reasons not to do this. So be careful, lawsuits for someone getting hurt on your property could be a problem. Good luck! I hope you find what or who your looking for. By the way, I love your name!
Reply:Try advertising in the gardening section of your local paper or in the freeads (Adtrader.co.uk if in UK). You could also put postcard adverts up in the window of your local newsagent/ post office etc. Find out if there is a local allotment and put an ad up there or in local garden centres. I am sure it will be snapped up soon enough.
Reply:It's not the usual thing they do but maybe you could try your local freecycle group.
Reply:The writers of Eastenders are in need of a good plot, perhaps offer it to them.
Reply:Check with local nurseries, they might be interested or may know someone who is. Also you might check with some local vegetable growers. Make a deal with them, use your land and supply you with fresh vegetables. If your area has a farming bulletin, put an ad it or put notice up in local farming and gardening supply stores. Good Luck!
Reply:You could try Craigslist.com It's divided into regions and areas, so you are more likely to find someone nearby who would love what you have to offer! :) Be careful though, there are some nuts and con artists out there, so you want to make sure the people you are dealing with are "okay" if you know what I mean, especially since they will be coming to your property/home. I'd talk with them on the phone beforehand and maybe even meet up with them in a public place to make sure you know who you are dealing with. Is there not someone you already know who would love this opportunity? I would have loved that back when we lived in a smaller home with too much shade in the yard for a veggie garden. Good luck!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Trig problem involving the roof of a house!!?
Josh is building a garden shed that is 4m wide. The two sides of the roof must meet at an 80 degree angle and be equal in length. How long must each rafter be if he allows for a 0.5-m overhang?
Trig problem involving the roof of a house!!?
If the overhang is 0.5m horizontally then the length of each rafter is
L= 2.5/sin(40°) = 3.889m
If the rafter extends 0.5m along its own length, then the length of each rafter is
L = 2/sin(40°) = 3.611m
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Trig problem involving the roof of a house!!?
If the overhang is 0.5m horizontally then the length of each rafter is
L= 2.5/sin(40°) = 3.889m
If the rafter extends 0.5m along its own length, then the length of each rafter is
L = 2/sin(40°) = 3.611m
my fish
Can I get a "bug bomb" type of fogger that effectively kills spiders?
I have a very large shed at the bottom of my garden I want to clear out but am extremely arachnaphobic, to the point where I cant even see pictures of them as I start having a fit. My friend is not as bad as me and has agreed to clear them out but only if they are dead first.
Can anyone please help and let me know if there is such a thing and where I can get one? I am prepared to shop in other countries for one too.
Many thanks
Ian
Can I get a "bug bomb" type of fogger that effectively kills spiders?
Yes, you can get Raid bug bombs. They totally help. I am a complete bug phobe, not just spiders so I completely understand! ;-) good luck!
Reply:Spiders appear only where there is food (bugs), so you want to get rid of the bugs. So get a bomb for the bugs that you have
Reply:yes
Reply:I tjink you can buy them at wal mart
Can anyone please help and let me know if there is such a thing and where I can get one? I am prepared to shop in other countries for one too.
Many thanks
Ian
Can I get a "bug bomb" type of fogger that effectively kills spiders?
Yes, you can get Raid bug bombs. They totally help. I am a complete bug phobe, not just spiders so I completely understand! ;-) good luck!
Reply:Spiders appear only where there is food (bugs), so you want to get rid of the bugs. So get a bomb for the bugs that you have
Reply:yes
Reply:I tjink you can buy them at wal mart
How do I make a wooden shed with tin roof ( Think human-sized/extra-large dog house ) cooler?
I live in Florida, where 95 degrees outside isn't uncommon.
How do I lower the temp inside my simple six foot tall, six foot wide and seven foot long wooden plank shed ( with tin roof ) as so that it would be suitable for a shelter for a couple indoor cats tossed outside due to family allergies?
There is no door so I imagined having a screened door and constructing window holes with screens would create a bit of a draft and allow air to circulate.
The floor is constructed of square outdoor garden slabs 'tiles' together. Unfortunately these are not sheer concrete, which would be a bit cooler on feet.
Any ideas besides -constant- fresh water, the door, screens and taking them out of there for fresh air every moment I can?
Or-
Would it be more economic, make greater sense %26amp; be better for them just to build a whole new cattery that's mostly screen/chicken wire with supports, a roof and maybe one side attached to an exterior wall of the house?
I appreciate your kind responses.
How do I make a wooden shed with tin roof ( Think human-sized/extra-large dog house ) cooler?
The first problem is that at best, with all other problems solved, it will be 95 degrees in there unless you install a cooler of some kind in there. The biggest problem will be the roof, as the steel will radiate a lot of heat into the shed. Since heat rises is you can put some kind of vents just under the roof along the sides and the heat will try to leave. There needs to be vents or screen windows or door to allow air to come in before the heat will leave. But again the air that will come in is 95 degrees air. So instead of 120 degree air it will be 95 degree. Building a cage with screen wire has problems being weatherproof, and again, even if you have a prevailing breeze it will be hot air blowing. We have indoor and outdoor cats and don't cage the outdoor ones. The outdoor cats will find shade and sleep where ever they want. If you want to use the shed as a shelter at night, or during bad weather put in a cat door in the shed wall or door so animals larger that the cats can't get at them. The key thing is a place that is shaded to keep fresh water. You can buy a small float valve to set up an automatic watering device.
How do I lower the temp inside my simple six foot tall, six foot wide and seven foot long wooden plank shed ( with tin roof ) as so that it would be suitable for a shelter for a couple indoor cats tossed outside due to family allergies?
There is no door so I imagined having a screened door and constructing window holes with screens would create a bit of a draft and allow air to circulate.
The floor is constructed of square outdoor garden slabs 'tiles' together. Unfortunately these are not sheer concrete, which would be a bit cooler on feet.
Any ideas besides -constant- fresh water, the door, screens and taking them out of there for fresh air every moment I can?
Or-
Would it be more economic, make greater sense %26amp; be better for them just to build a whole new cattery that's mostly screen/chicken wire with supports, a roof and maybe one side attached to an exterior wall of the house?
I appreciate your kind responses.
How do I make a wooden shed with tin roof ( Think human-sized/extra-large dog house ) cooler?
The first problem is that at best, with all other problems solved, it will be 95 degrees in there unless you install a cooler of some kind in there. The biggest problem will be the roof, as the steel will radiate a lot of heat into the shed. Since heat rises is you can put some kind of vents just under the roof along the sides and the heat will try to leave. There needs to be vents or screen windows or door to allow air to come in before the heat will leave. But again the air that will come in is 95 degrees air. So instead of 120 degree air it will be 95 degree. Building a cage with screen wire has problems being weatherproof, and again, even if you have a prevailing breeze it will be hot air blowing. We have indoor and outdoor cats and don't cage the outdoor ones. The outdoor cats will find shade and sleep where ever they want. If you want to use the shed as a shelter at night, or during bad weather put in a cat door in the shed wall or door so animals larger that the cats can't get at them. The key thing is a place that is shaded to keep fresh water. You can buy a small float valve to set up an automatic watering device.
How to call the police when u're old!?
George was going up to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window.
George opened the back door to go turn off the light but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.
He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and he said "No". Then they said that all patrols were busy, he should simply lock his door and an officer would be along when available. George said, "Ok," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.
"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them." Then he hung up.
Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed Response Unit, and an ambulance showed up at his house and caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the Policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said"I thought you said nobody was available!"
How to call the police when u're old!?
great one love ta 4 the laugh
Reply:Old one but still funny
Reply:cool. that was real smart.
Reply:lol May have to try that next time they get into my garden lol good one xxx
Reply:Clever and prompt answer
Reply:Good stuff.
George opened the back door to go turn off the light but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.
He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and he said "No". Then they said that all patrols were busy, he should simply lock his door and an officer would be along when available. George said, "Ok," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.
"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them." Then he hung up.
Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed Response Unit, and an ambulance showed up at his house and caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the Policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said"I thought you said nobody was available!"
How to call the police when u're old!?
great one love ta 4 the laugh
Reply:Old one but still funny
Reply:cool. that was real smart.
Reply:lol May have to try that next time they get into my garden lol good one xxx
Reply:Clever and prompt answer
Reply:Good stuff.
Waterproof sheeting for foundation of Metal shed?
We're getting a 12 x 10 metal shed and the steel foundation kit. Even though we're going to use water resistant ply for the floor, I understand that some sort of waterproof sheeting beneath the foundation is useful too if building on garden ground. Does anyone have any experience with this?
I would appreciate any sort of feedback about getting the shed as waterproof as possible as we'd like to store wood in there.
Waterproof sheeting for foundation of Metal shed?
You need a damp proof membrane
Reply:You definitely want a damp proof membrane under the floor, any moisture that permeates up from the ground needs to be kept out, on cold steel moisture condenses like mad! just a sheet of tough plastic sheeting will be ok. (builders merchants will advise) Be sure not to stand the shed on a flat base that exceeds the size of the shed, rainwater will likely find it's way into it. At the perimeter of the shed make sure it slopes away, all round, to avoid this. You have your reasons for choosing a metal shed, I would never choose one, can be nightmare for condensation.
Reply:I'm not sure what you mean by a steel foundation kit. It sounds to me that you should provide a concrete platform at least 100mm above the ground level - this should be a minimum thickness of 100mm and placed on well compacted ground. This should prevent most of the rising damp, but if you are worried buy some bituminous or sheet damp proof membrane [local builders merchant or DIY store] to put down before fixing your steel frame for the floor. It would be better still if you could ventilate the gap between the d.p.m. and the ply flooring.
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I would appreciate any sort of feedback about getting the shed as waterproof as possible as we'd like to store wood in there.
Waterproof sheeting for foundation of Metal shed?
You need a damp proof membrane
Reply:You definitely want a damp proof membrane under the floor, any moisture that permeates up from the ground needs to be kept out, on cold steel moisture condenses like mad! just a sheet of tough plastic sheeting will be ok. (builders merchants will advise) Be sure not to stand the shed on a flat base that exceeds the size of the shed, rainwater will likely find it's way into it. At the perimeter of the shed make sure it slopes away, all round, to avoid this. You have your reasons for choosing a metal shed, I would never choose one, can be nightmare for condensation.
Reply:I'm not sure what you mean by a steel foundation kit. It sounds to me that you should provide a concrete platform at least 100mm above the ground level - this should be a minimum thickness of 100mm and placed on well compacted ground. This should prevent most of the rising damp, but if you are worried buy some bituminous or sheet damp proof membrane [local builders merchant or DIY store] to put down before fixing your steel frame for the floor. It would be better still if you could ventilate the gap between the d.p.m. and the ply flooring.
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I welcomed a garden gnome to my back yard this year and he's going a great job, sitting there with his pipe.
What is the protocol for winter? Would he prefer that I just leave him in the snow-covered garden? Would he like to spend the winter in the house? Surely he wouldn't enjoy being in the shed all winter?
Please help, I want to treat him fairly.
I welcomed a garden gnome to my back yard this year and he's going a great job, sitting there with his pipe.
I think that he would prefer being left outside. this way he could appreciate the beauties of winter. the sparkling snow, the drifts on trees, and he could talk to the snow faeries as well, and catch up on what's happening
Reply:gnomes are only good for grilling..nothing beats a day out with the family kicking back a few cold ones an grilling gnomes....mmm mmm mmm....
Reply:Good point. Name him Antione and sleep with him.
Reply:leave him outside. If you don't want him to be snowed on, make him a little roof above the head.
Reply:He should be fine. I believe gnomes are all-weather beings. He's wearing a coat right?
Reply:Please get him out of the shed, make him a garden in the house, and I am sure he would love it.
Whats wrong with you leaving a gnome ,and his pipe, in the shed?.
Reply:Gnomes enjoy all four seasons. Give him an old scarf or something for the winter if you're really worried. I wouldn't start a fire as you may melt him..
The main question is. Is your gnome single? Put in a good word for me.. ;)
ahahaha
Reply:take a picture so i can see
Reply:I heard Travelocity is hiring
Reply:There is nothing finer then a garden gnome with character and seasons withered into his body. I would keep the proud gnome out all winter long so he can let the leaves blow on him, the snow bury him the ice form on him and the spring sun melt off of him.
Only then can he sit there smoking his pipe with the twinkle of wisdom in his eyes and character in his heart.
That or just wrap him up in a piece of tarp and twine and throw him up on the shelf in the garage .
If you go with plan B then he will only be an ornament and not a part of your world in which you live in.
Reply:I think he may prefer to remain in the garden area, with a small fire and plenty of marshmallows....
Also, I had a funny thought, that instead of chain letters, one could send a gnome to random people in warmer climates, having him reach back to you in time for the good weather!!
Reply:You should let him travel the world, being another roaming gnome, and send you great deals via travelocity.
Please help, I want to treat him fairly.
I welcomed a garden gnome to my back yard this year and he's going a great job, sitting there with his pipe.
I think that he would prefer being left outside. this way he could appreciate the beauties of winter. the sparkling snow, the drifts on trees, and he could talk to the snow faeries as well, and catch up on what's happening
Reply:gnomes are only good for grilling..nothing beats a day out with the family kicking back a few cold ones an grilling gnomes....mmm mmm mmm....
Reply:Good point. Name him Antione and sleep with him.
Reply:leave him outside. If you don't want him to be snowed on, make him a little roof above the head.
Reply:He should be fine. I believe gnomes are all-weather beings. He's wearing a coat right?
Reply:Please get him out of the shed, make him a garden in the house, and I am sure he would love it.
Whats wrong with you leaving a gnome ,and his pipe, in the shed?.
Reply:Gnomes enjoy all four seasons. Give him an old scarf or something for the winter if you're really worried. I wouldn't start a fire as you may melt him..
The main question is. Is your gnome single? Put in a good word for me.. ;)
ahahaha
Reply:take a picture so i can see
Reply:I heard Travelocity is hiring
Reply:There is nothing finer then a garden gnome with character and seasons withered into his body. I would keep the proud gnome out all winter long so he can let the leaves blow on him, the snow bury him the ice form on him and the spring sun melt off of him.
Only then can he sit there smoking his pipe with the twinkle of wisdom in his eyes and character in his heart.
That or just wrap him up in a piece of tarp and twine and throw him up on the shelf in the garage .
If you go with plan B then he will only be an ornament and not a part of your world in which you live in.
Reply:I think he may prefer to remain in the garden area, with a small fire and plenty of marshmallows....
Also, I had a funny thought, that instead of chain letters, one could send a gnome to random people in warmer climates, having him reach back to you in time for the good weather!!
Reply:You should let him travel the world, being another roaming gnome, and send you great deals via travelocity.
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