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Growing Lettuce in a Greenhouse: UK Guide to Year-Round Harvests

Matt W · 2nd Dec 2024

In my greenhouse, where morning light filters through dewdrops on glass panes, lettuce leaves unfurl like nature's own watercolour painting. From delicate butterheads to robust romaines, each variety tells its own story of transformation from seed to harvest. As California's Salinas Valley grapples with challenges like INSV and Pythium wilt, many of us are rediscovering the profound joy and security of growing our own leafy greens.

How to Grow Peppers in your Greenhouse

Matt W · 29th Nov 2024

Growing greenhouse peppers gets easier with practice. Watch your plants closely, give them consistent care, and enjoy fresh peppers throughout the growing season. Each year brings new learning opportunities and better harvests.

Seed Sowing Month by Month UK Guide

Matt W · 19th Nov 2024

Welcome to our comprehensive seed sowing guide for UK gardeners! As an avid gardener, I know how crucial it is to have a reliable monthly planting schedule. This guide will walk you through the best times to sow vegetable seeds, flower seeds, and more, helping you make the most of your garden all year round.

Overwintering Plants in a Greenhouse: UK Frost Protection Guide

Matt W · 19th Nov 2024

Complete guide to overwintering plants in a greenhouse from expert installers. Covers tender plant temperatures, heating options with running costs, month-by-month calendar and frost protection methods.

How to Grow Herbs in Your Greenhouse

Matt W · 14th Nov 2024

Growing herbs in a greenhouse is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh flavours all year round. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this guide will help you make the most of your greenhouse for herb cultivation. I've been growing herbs in my greenhouse for years, and I'm excited to share my tips and tricks with you. Let's dig in and explore the wonderful world of greenhouse herbs together!

How to Grow Grapes in a Greenhouse Guide

Matt W · 6th Nov 2024

Growing grapes in a greenhouse is a rewarding experience that can yield delicious fruit even in cooler climates. The controlled environment of a greenhouse provides ideal conditions for grape cultivation, allowing for better temperature management, protection from pests, and extended growing seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this guide will walk you through the process of cultivating grapes under glass.

Heating a Greenhouse without Electricity: What Actually Works

· 4th Nov 2024

Heating a greenhouse without electricity might seem like a tricky task, but it's actually quite doable with a bit of know-how. Whether you're looking to save on energy costs or simply don't have access to power in your greenhouse, there are several clever methods you can use to keep your plants cosy. Let's explore some practical ways to maintain warmth in your greenhouse without relying on electrical heating.

Raised Beds in a Greenhouse: UK Setup and Growing Guide

· 4th Nov 2024

Raised beds in a greenhouse warm soil 3-5C faster. Our guide covers depth, materials, soil mix and the best vegetables to grow. Aluminium beds last 25+ years.

When to Plant Tomatoes in an Unheated Greenhouse: UK Guide 2026

· 1st Nov 2024

Sow tomato seeds indoors in mid-March at 21-27 degrees C. Transplant seedlings into an unheated greenhouse from late April once nights hold above 10 degrees C. The UK unheated growing season runs April to October. Reliable varieties include Gardener's Delight, Sungold, and Moneymaker.

How Does a Greenhouse Work? Explained

Matt W · 1st Nov 2024

Greenhouses are remarkable structures that enable gardeners to cultivate plants throughout the year, regardless of outdoor conditions. These ingenious garden buildings function by harnessing the sun's energy to create a warm, nurturing environment for plants to flourish. Let's delve into the fascinating world of greenhouses and explore how they operate to provide ideal growing conditions for a wide variety of plants.

Growing Vegetables in a Greenhouse All Year Round

Matt W · 21st Oct 2024

As the seasons change and the weather turns colder, many UK gardeners find themselves longing for the lush, productive days of summer. But what if I told you that you could continue growing vegetables in a greenhouse all year round, right here in the UK? It's not just a gardener's dream ? it's entirely possible with the right knowledge, equipment, and a bit of passion. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to transform your greenhouse into a year-round vegetable paradise, providing you with fresh, homegrown produce even in the depths of winter.

Autumn Gardening Jobs UK: Complete Checklist from Greenhouse Experts

Matt W · 17th Oct 2024

Autumn is here, and you might be wondering, "What are the best gardening jobs for autumn in the UK?" As the leaves start to turn and temperatures begin to drop, it's the perfect time to give your garden a bit of extra love before winter sets in. Whether you?re a seasoned gardener or just starting, this guide will walk you through the essential gardening tasks for autumn.

What to Grow in a Greenhouse: Beginners Guide

Matt W · 17th Oct 2024

So, you've got a greenhouse, and you?re wondering, ?What on earth do I grow first?? You?re in good company. Many of us start with grand dreams of year-round gardening but are unsure what plants to begin with. If you're looking for easy-to-grow crops, some fast-growing plants, and a step-by-step approach to greenhouse gardening, this is the guide for you.

Gardening Jobs for April

Matt · 26th Apr 2021

April is the peak of spring. It is an important time for attending to a number of basic gardening chores ahead of summer. The what-to-do list for April must be flooded with preparation and planting tasks. To enjoy your garden to the fullest this coming season, you must be prepared to do certain garden tasks in April.

Gardening Jobs for March

Matt · 23rd Mar 2021

The month of March heralds the beginning of spring. It is the month when your garden comes alive with the emergence of colourful spring bulbs.

The winter cold spell is almost broken and as the worst of the weather is now over there is plenty to do in your garden in March. In this post we look at some of the key jobs you have to do on your garden in March as you prepare for the spring planting season.

Growing Fruit at Home: How to Do It

Matt · 18th Feb 2021

Six fruits that thrive in a UK greenhouse, with temperature guides, a month-by-month calendar, and expert tips on hand pollination, ventilation and common mistakes.

Restaurants Adopt Social Distancing Dining Setups Using Greenhouses

Matt · 19th May 2020

Recent World Health Organization reports state that COVID-19 is here to stay and will soon become an endemic that we should all learn to live with. So, what impact will the endemic have on our dining culture? Mandatory temperature checks at the restaurant entrance, large gaps between tables, and being served by robotic masked waiters?

How Self-Sufficient Living is Important in COVID-19 Times

Matt · 1st Apr 2020

From the 430 BC Athens plague to the Middle Ages? Black Death and the Spanish Flu in the modern era, pandemics have always shaped the way people live whether in cities or in farming communities. The current COVID 19 is no exception to the rule. Presently, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the entire global community in every imaginable way possible, from economy and healthcare to food supply.

Urban Gardening: Growing Food in Small UK Spaces

Matt W · 17th Mar 2020

Urban gardening could be one of the greatest answers to peace, prosperity, and well-being. Next to water, food is one of the most essential tangible things in life. Food fuels the ability to work, to think, to invent, to play, even to love.

How to Heat a Greenhouse

Matt W · 23rd Jan 2020

Greenhouses help us produce more food for a longer time - we know this already! But what if we went the extra step and took our greenhouse to the next level? Greenhouses alone can extend the growing season by months - without any extra heating.

Do Plants Really Grow Better in Greenhouses? UK Data and Expert Advice

Matt · 21st Mar 2019

Whether you?re interested in just extending the growing season in your local climate or want to shift towards growing indoors all year round makes no difference, learning ? and mastering ? the secrets of the greenhouse will change the way you look at gardening from here on out!

How to Create Your Perfect Balcony Garden

Matt W · 7th Feb 2019

Have you ever wondered if you can grow food on your apartment balcony? The answer is yes! If you have a balcony, you have the space to grow plants and vegetables. Balconies are a great place for a mini garden. It can be just a few favourite plants or a wide variety. Many plants and vegetables will grow quite well in a small area. Don't let lack of space be the reason you don't have fresh vegetables this year!

Family Gardening: Fun Greenhouse Activities for Kids

Matt · 3rd Jan 2019

Many people have fond memories of their grandparents. Let's face it, they are the best when you?re a little kid. Most grandparents are full of amazing stories about their lives and they create fun memories. Here are some fun ideas for family gardening that we have learned from grandparents.

12 Gardening Tips

Matt · 22nd Oct 2018

With the new year, comes new years resolutions and one of your resolutions may be sorting out your garden. This article will help you get the most out of your garden with 12 industry secret tips to get your plants popping.