upcycling

A few weeks ago we had an unexpected opportunity to pick up some Perspex from neighbours who were throwing out secondary glazing that had been in their cellar since their windows were done a while back.

We took several sheets and immediately used some to replace some broken greenhouse glass which worked very well. I've also ear-marked some to make transparent crown boards for my hives - I have two already and like to be able to lift the lid and see in without having to disturb the bees.

The last sheet has been hanging around waiting for me to make Karen a cold frame for next years growing - obviously I haven't been rushing.

Anyway, the same neighbours took down an old, partly rotted deck last week and offered the timber to us if we had any use for it. Down and outs that we are of course we said yes.

I had a spare hour today so in the sweltering heat of the afternoon I banged together a cold frame. Cost us nothing and looks like it will do the job.