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 · 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 Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
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 Greenhouse Stores, established 2012.
Matt W · 8th Jun 2026
Twenty-five greenhouse ideas for UK gardens, from a balcony mini to a walk-in Victorian. Shaped by Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012, with a frame to match every space and budget.
Matt W · 22nd May 2026
Your first year with a greenhouse is a chance to learn what grows well in your own garden. This UK month-by-month guide gives you a starting routine for sowing, watering, ventilation and winter care. Use the months as reminders, not deadlines: local weather, heating and your chosen crops decide when to act. A few well-tended plants are a better start than a packed greenhouse.
Matt W · 19th May 2026
Vertical greenhouse gardening makes better use of the space above your pots. Staging holds seedlings at a comfortable height, while strings or canes support climbing crops. You still need light, airflow and room to reach everything. Start with one useful addition, check its fit and load limit, and leave the walkway clear. More shelves do not automatically mean a bigger harvest.
Matt W · 18th May 2026
Practical companion planting without guaranteed pest-control claims: useful flowers and herbs, sensible spacing and regular crop checks.
Matt W · 15th May 2026
Make useful compost from coffee grounds without relying on acidity claims, seedling mulches or supposed slug barriers.
Matt W · 12th May 2026
Black bean aphid identification and control UK guide - the matte-black aphids on broad beans, damage thresholds, the pinch-and-hose technique, biological control and companion planting. From installers with Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
Matt W · 12th May 2026
The complete UK reference for seed germination temperatures - 40 crops tabled with min/optimal/max ranges, days to emerge, and sowing notes. From installers with Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
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 Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
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 Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012, 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
Find a mini greenhouse that fits your garden and growing plans. Explore freestanding growhouses, wall-mounted models and cold frames.
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 Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
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 Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
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 our work with Greenhouse Stores customers since 2012.
Matt W · 17th Mar 2026
Grow basil, parsley, coriander, mint and Mediterranean herbs under glass. This friendly UK guide covers sowing, watering, winter care and greenhouse setup.
Matt W · 10th Mar 2026
A cold frame gives seedlings and low-growing crops a sheltered place outside. Use it to harden off plants, protect hardy salads and start suitable crops when the soil is warm enough.
Matt W · 10th Mar 2026
The 8 best tomato varieties for UK greenhouses, from sweet Sungold cherries to meaty Marmande beefsteaks. Tried and tested by our installers over many years.
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