Matt · 22nd Oct 2018
A greenhouse can be used for growing all types of plants, even when the weather normally wouldn?t allow them to thrive. For your greenhouse to really work though, humidity is a crucial factor.
Matt · 19th Oct 2018
Even though the cooler weather is here and winter is approaching, you aren?t done in your garden yet. Like most gardeners, you have probably spent quite a bit of time in the spring preparing your garden.
Matt · 4th Jul 2018
Rain is a bit elusive in July, but regardless of that, there is still plenty to do in the garden.
In this guide, we share some July gardening tips so you can still keep your garden in tip-top condition.
Matt · 25th Jan 2018
With the winter months upon us you may feel a familiar emptiness creeping in. There will soon be a season of no gardening until that glorious spring season returns.
Matt · 5th May 2017
It?s beautiful to see there are still people who wish to grow their own vegetables. The urban era is gaining fast, and most people think that the easiest way to live healthy is to order your vegetables online or shop at your closest grocery store.
Helen Unnman · 4th Apr 2017
Young people aged 18-35 are the fastest-growing group of UK gardeners, with a 29% increase since 2020. Container gardening, balcony growing and mini greenhouses let renters grow food in spaces as small as 1 square metre.
Matt · 21st Oct 2016
One of the things gardeners find most appealing about annual plants is their diversity and variety. Annuals allow creative growers to put together eye-popping combinations of colours that will last a whole season. From bright eye-catching flowers such as Mexican sunflowers and zinnias to the pastel hues of lavatera, annual plants give you a great palette to choose from!
Matt · 19th Oct 2016
Greenhouses come in many different shapes, sizes and styles, making it easy to find one that suits your tastes and wallet best. There are all sorts of designs from classic to contemporary styles. The best rule of thumb for buying a greenhouse is definitely with what you can afford; buy the best and biggest that you can. As always, quality shouldn?t be overlooked.
Matt · 19th Oct 2016
Don?t be discouraged by the cost of building your own greenhouse, as greenhouse gardening is really the newest innovative way to garden. You need to weigh up the gains from greenhouse gardening against the cost you will incur from building it.
After reading this article, it will become obvious that the benefits of greenhouse gardening far outweigh the costs.
Matt · 18th Aug 2016
Many herbs take well to growing in a sunny kitchen window, although some will bolt, as in send up a flower stalk and try to set seeds, much earlier at room temperature. Constantly harvesting indoor-grown herbs can keep them in a constant state of renewal.
A greenhouse is a perfect place to get herbs started for the season, and also to grow more tender or tropical selections like basil, bay leaf, marjoram, and lemongrass.
Matt · 19th Jul 2016
Knowing how to regulate the temperature and keep it from rising to levels that could potentially kill your plants is essential if you?re to have a consistent, healthy crop and while in Britain moderating winter temperatures is more difficult, maintaining productive temperatures during the summer can be just as important.
John Harrison · 13th Jul 2016
Although the question of whether pots grow bags or border growing is best in the greenhouse seems simple, the answer isn't clear-cut. It depends on what you are growing and your circumstances.
Matt · 18th May 2016
Growing your own produce in a greenhouse is an incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable pass time, but as with any hobby that requires a degree of skill and knowledge, the learning curve can be quite steep. Even when growing the hardiest of plant species, there is a large number of variables that can affect growth rates and the success of a yield.
Matt W · 3rd May 2016
Composting is often called "black gold" by gardeners, and for good reason. Whether you are growing tomatoes under glass, filling large raised beds, or cultivating a vegetable patch in open soil, homemade compost is the single most effective way to supercharge your garden.
For vegetable gardeners, it solves three major problems: it feeds hungry crops, improves water retention in pots and containers, and saves a fortune on bagged compost.
Matt · 13th Apr 2016
Gardening reduces cortisol levels, lowers dementia risk by 36 percent, and burns 200 to 400 calories per hour. Research from Dutch, Swedish, and Australian studies confirms seven distinct health benefits. A greenhouse extends these benefits year-round by providing a warm, sheltered growing space.
Matt · 11th Feb 2016
If you like growing flowering plants for decorative use as well as edible crops in your greenhouse, the petunia is an excellent choice to plant at this time of year. Unlike some other plants you can grow from March, petunia plants do not need an additional heat source in early spring, and will grow comfortably in the shelter of your greenhouse.
Matt · 9th Feb 2016
One of the things that can cause the most weakness in a greenhouse is when it is not properly level. This can leave the panels and glass slightly loose and less protected than they should be ? something that becomes far more of a problem when it is windy or wet. Choose a good greenhouse with the best build quality you can afford, and make sure you erect it so it is straight, level and stable.
Matt W · 22nd Jan 2016
Most garden pests die off over winter because it is cold and they can?t survive in freezing temperatures, but in the relatively comfortable environment of a greenhouse, any remaining pests will thrive. Slugs, aphids, red spider mite and mealy bugs all like to hibernate in hidden places inside a greenhouse. If you don?t eradicate them before spring, your newly sown seedlings will provide a tasty banquet for them to feast on. A deep clean will help you locate any sneaky slugs and other pests before they cause havoc when you start sowing seeds.
Matt W · 19th Jan 2016
We're all tempted to grow the extremes, the biggest or most flavourful and with chilli peppers, the hottest. But do think it through, there's little point in putting a lot of effort into growing a pepper that is so hot you can't actually use it. A milder variety means you can add flavour as well as heat to a dish where even one of the super-hot chillies can be too hot to taste and just makes the dish hot.
Matt · 16th Dec 2015
Greenhouses provide a warm, safe environment for gardeners to grow their precious plants and tender seedlings, but they are not always very environmentally friendly. But don?t worry because there are lots of ways you can make your greenhouse greener.
Matt · 11th Dec 2015
At one time ring culture was a popular greenhouse growing method for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and melons. The idea was that water was supplied to the plants through a trench filled with aggregate and the plants were fed via the compost held in bottomless pots placed onto the aggregate.
At the end of the season the plants and the small amount of compost would be recycled into the garden and the aggregate removed and cleaned. This was less work than digging out and replacing border soil each year but still fairly time consuming.
Matt · 30th Nov 2015
It's pretty obvious that the larger the greenhouse, the higher the cost of heating it but it is possible to curtain off a section of the house in the winter with bubble-wrap and reduce the volume that has to be heated.
Matt · 24th Nov 2015
Unless your garden is exceptionally small, or it?s a no-man?s land you rarely visit, there?s probably a good reason to have a garden shed somewhere on your property. You might use the shed to store a lawnmower or gardening tools, to grow or pot plants away from the elements, to house recreational items like footballs, bikes, or sleds, as a playhouse for the children, or even as a calm spot where you can escape from the family for a few minutes. You may only want a small structure with one room and a single door for access, or you may find that something fancier with windows, a shingled roof and even electrical power better meets your needs.
Matt · 11th Nov 2015
There are many complexities of greenhouse gardening that confuse people today. However, many of the rules and regulations that cause the most confusion are ones you can simply forget about. To have a really well cultivated greenhouse you simply need to use some real soil, add plenty of light and air, water when necessary and nourish the plants.
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