Below you will find a number of links that First Tunnels think may be of use to you.
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The Garden Marketplace
If you need anything for your garden, then this website is for you. Many UK Online Garden Stores can be found within.
www.garden-marketplace.co.uk |
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Metcheck
Very useful website for all things weather related. Click on the link and it will show you the weather in your area. Very useful when trying to plan a day for covering your Polytunnel!
www.metcheck.com |
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Act On CO2 Calculator
Using a polytunnel will significantly reduce the quantity of fruit and vegetables you need to buy, avoiding the associated food miles, energy costs and packaging. To see how your lifestyle compares with the national average, try measuring your CO2 emissions. Will also provide you with practical tips in order to reduce your emissions
http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk |
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Tunnel Facts
Today the polytunnel is used to protect 80% of soft fruit (tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries & blackberries) sold through supermarkets. You have probably eaten a fruit that has been grown under polythene. Polytunnels also protect onions, potatoes, peppers, cucumbers, melons, lettuce, beans and flowers.... the list is endless. Take a look at this website to see how Polytunnels are benefiting UK Farmers and Growers.
www.tunnelfacts.co.uk |
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Soil Association food and farming
These days food travels from far and wide to reach your plate. Find out about allotments, box schemes and networks in your area at this interesting site from the Soil Association.
www.localfoodworks.org |
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Growing School Scheme
Everyone knows children would rather be out than in. The guys at this site know about the importance of the outside classroom. They have loads of good ideas about funding for school gardens and outdoor training, and they also provide helpful information about health and safety and linking the outdoors with the National Curriculum.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/growingschools |
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Schools Organic Network
A nationwide campaign help by the HDRA, which helps children grow vegetables at school and learn more about their food. By setting up small gardens in or near school grounds, children can learn about how food is produced and its links with the countryside. It also helps teach them how to enjoy eating a wide range of vegetables as part of a healthy diet.
www.gardenorganic.org.uk/schools_organic_network
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River Cottage
We loved the television series and the book. Now we have Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's excellent site. Hugh is definitely at the forefront of sustainable living. Many champions of the ‘Organic’ and ‘Self Sufficiency’ movement own Polytunnels including ‘Hugh’.
www.www.rivercottage.net |
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Big Barn
Big Barn is the UK's no.1 local food website. Simply enter your postcode and it will help you to find good, safe, accountable food from local sources. Our country produces some of the best food in the world and this site will help you to find the market that it deserves. From Cornish Yarg to Arbroath Smokies, the scene is as rich as it is diverse.
www.bigbarn.co.uk
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PLEASE NOTE: First Tunnels cannot accept responsibility for the content of any sites which we link to. If you encounter any problems, such as broken links, please email sales@firsttunnels.co.uk |
