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make a cloche for seedlings

Cloche

You will need:

  • Wire hanging basket
  • 1 pack of Filmglaze
  • Double-sided tape
  • Scissors
  • Hairdryer

Overview

Make your own cloches to use as handy home-made devices to keep your seeds. Made using hanging baskets and secondary glazing film, they resemble traditional Victorian bell cloches but cost a fraction of the price. The film will be strong enough to last a few months and is easily replaced if it does break.

How to do it

  1. Covering basket with filmCover the hanging basket with a piece of the glazing film, attaching it to the rim with double-sided tape. Leave about 5cm excess at the edges.

  2. Heating with hairdryerUse a hairdryer to blow the film until all the wrinkles disappear and it goes tight. Snip off the surplus film with a pair of scissors.

Adam's Tip

Adam's Tip

"Use garden wire and pegs to anchor your cloche to the soil."

Comments and rating

Overall rating (from 5 ratings):

3 out of 5

Can you buy Filmglaze online?

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where can i get filmglaze. liked the feature

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Great idea, could you use ordinary cling film?

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THIS IS A REALLY GREAT IDEA, THANK YOU! I AM GOING TO GIVE IT A GO AS wE LIVE IN A VERY COLD PART OF THE COUNTRY.

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great tip!

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great idea and so simple! Where can you get the filmglaze though? Cling film could work...

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