So, how did we get the plastic from a giant sheet on the ground, to the top of the tunnel? First you have to get the ropes over the ribs to attach to the plastic.Behold, another use for duct tape:
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a large group of willing neighbors to pull the plastic over the top and then hold it in place while it's secured.
The ends are done first. Thanks to a helpful individual who loaned us his forklift and platform. Made this SO much easier. At least on one end. Couldn't fit the forklift in between the tunnels, so ladders had to work there (above)
The plastic is held in place with metal channels and "wiggle wire" that fits in the channels and keeps it tight.
One down, one to go.
End of the evening: Plastic finished, a few odds and ends to finish up.
Peppers were planted inside the tunnels on Saturday May 28. Next, tomatoes!
what a feat! good thing they really (hopefully) only have to go up once!! (barring major catastrophes.)
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