What to grow in a UK greenhouse and how to grow it well — tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, propagation, companion planting and year-round yields.
Matt W · 12th Jun 2026
Twelve fruits thrive in a UK greenhouse and eight need no heater at all. Installer-measured temperatures, a difficulty table and advice on the right house for figs, grapes, citrus and melons.
Matt W · 10th Jun 2026
Beetroot, carrots, peas, broad beans and spring onions all crop 4-6 weeks earlier when started under glass. Our installers share the exact UK sowing calendar they use, plus the cold frame kit that makes it work.
Matt W · 10th Jun 2026
Hardening off acclimatises indoor seedlings to outdoor life over 7 to 14 days. Skip it and tender plants die fast. Our UK schedule, cold frame method and frost-watch tips, from installers with 16 years on site.
Matt W · 10th Jun 2026
Plants grow faster under glass thanks to trapped heat, shelter and a longer season. We measured a 19C lift inside on a sunny April day and soil three weeks ahead of open ground. From installers with 16 years on site.
Matt W · 9th Jun 2026
Why rainwater beats tap for seedlings and ericaceous plants, how to size a water butt to your greenhouse roof, and how to fit a diverter in under an hour. From installers with 16 years on site.
Matt W · 8th Jun 2026
Pick fresh salad leaves every month in a UK greenhouse. Matt shares a month-by-month sowing calendar, the hardiest winter leaves, successive sowing and cut-and-come-again tips from 16 years growing under glass.
Matt W · 8th Jun 2026
Twenty-five greenhouse ideas for UK gardens, from a balcony mini to a walk-in Victorian. Shaped by 14 years of real installs, with a frame to match every space and budget.
Matt W · 19th May 2026
Vertical greenhouse gardening turns a 4.5m² floor footprint into roughly 13m² of usable growing area by stacking four zones — floor, staging, climbing, and apex. From UK installers with 16 years on site. Two-tier staging, vertical strings, and apex hanging baskets for under £150 of kit.
Matt W · 18th May 2026
Which pest repelling plants actually work in a UK greenhouse? French marigolds cut whitefly by ~38%, tagetes suppress root-knot nematodes, nasturtiums trap aphids. We cover the science-backed seven plus the myths most blogs repeat without evidence.
Matt W · 15th May 2026
Are coffee grounds good for plants? After 16 years installing greenhouses and watching customers experiment, we cover fresh vs used grounds, the slug deterrent myth, the compost activator role, and which UK crops actually benefit from a mulch.
Matt W · 5th May 2026
The 8 potting shed accessories that earn their keep, ranked by what installers see customers reorder. Auto-vents, benches, drip kits, seed trays, and the small extras that turn a shed into a year-round growing space.
Matt W · 15th Apr 2026
Keep poinsettias for years and re-flower them every Christmas in your greenhouse. 14-hour blackout from September, 13-15C overnight, prune in April. Full year-round care guide.
Matt W · 15th Apr 2026
How to grow kiwi fruit in a UK greenhouse - six varieties compared (Jenny, Hayward, Boskoop, Issai, golden, silver vine), training, pollination, pests and a kiwi-vs-grapes head-to-head. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 10th Apr 2026
How to string and support cordon tomatoes in a greenhouse using overhead screwhooks and jute twine. Step-by-step guide from installers with 16 years experience, including which hooks fit your greenhouse and how to tie the twist.
Matt W · 9th Apr 2026
Complete guide to growing courgettes in a greenhouse. Covers sowing times, best varieties (Defender F1, Patio Star), hand pollination, spacing, ventilation, and pest control from experienced UK greenhouse suppliers.
Matt W · 9th Apr 2026
Expert guide to the best mini greenhouses in the UK. 27 aluminium and glass models from Access, Stali, Elite, and Palram. Comparison tables, size guide, and honest recommendations from 12 years of experience.
Matt W · 7th Apr 2026
Month-by-month potting shed growing guide covering tomatoes, herbs, salads, and overwintering veg. Expert tips on ThermoWood insulation, staging use, and crop rotation from installers with 12 years experience.
Matt W · 27th Mar 2026
Complete greenhouse propagation guide from expert installers. Covers seed sowing, softwood cuttings, semi-ripe cuttings and division with temperature charts and a month-by-month calendar.
Matt W · 23rd Mar 2026
Aubergines need 25-30C to germinate and consistent warmth through the season. This beginner's guide covers UK varieties, sowing times, the pinch-at-30cm rule and daily misting for fruit set, from installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 23rd Mar 2026
Best small greenhouses for UK gardens from 4x4 to 6x4. What to grow, how to use staging for vertical growing, and layout tips from installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 19th Mar 2026
Greenhouse flooring affects drainage, temperature, pest control, and comfort. Gravel over weed membrane is the most popular choice, used in 60% of the greenhouses we install. This guide compares gravel, slabs, concrete, soil, and matting with real costs.
Matt W · 19th Mar 2026
UK greenhouse growers lose up to 40% of their crop yield to ten avoidable mistakes. This guide covers each one with the specific fix, from auto vent openers to the right compost, based on 16 years of greenhouse installations.
Matt W · 17th Mar 2026
Seven UK-proven herbs for greenhouse growing, with cultivar recommendations, a month-by-month sowing calendar, staging layout guide, and winter protection methods. From installers with 16 years experience.
Matt W · 10th Mar 2026
Cold frames extend your UK growing season by 6-8 weeks. Our installers compare 7 aluminium models from three manufacturers, with month-by-month planting advice and positioning tips.
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