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Gardening talkback: polytunnels and glasshouses

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A thriving vegetable patch with a polytunnel next to it.
The polytunnel can be crucial for some crops during the Tasmanian winter.(ABC Rural: Jennifer Nichols)

Some Tasmanians find polytunnels or glasshouses useful for protecting their crops or extending a season, particularly during the chilly winter months.

Have you ever tried it? How did it go? 

Our gardening expert Jennifer Stackhouse joins Jane Longhurst to answer your questions about planting out trees, greengages, and growing gardens under cover. 

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Hobart, Launceston, Gardening, Gardens and Site Elements, Gardening Equipment, Gardens, Fruit Crops