Growing in a Greenhouse

How to Grow Lavender: Complete UK Guide

Matt W · 19th Dec 2024

Lavender is a lovely plant known for its calming scent, pretty purple flowers, and many uses. If you want to grow a beautiful lavender field or just add some charm to your garden, this guide will help you grow and look after lavender plants.

The best time to plant lavender is in spring, usually between March and May. This gives the plants enough time to grow strong roots before winter. You can also plant lavender in early autumn, but make sure to do it at least six weeks before the first frost so the roots can grow properly.

Soil Types: A Guide to UK Garden Soils

Matt W · 11th Dec 2024

Six UK soil types explained with the squeeze test and jar test. Practical tips for each type plus greenhouse growing strategies using raised beds and grow bags.

How to Grow Melons in Your Greenhouse

Matt W · 9th Dec 2024

Growing melons in your greenhouse offers a taste of summer sweetness, even in our British climate. These tender fruits need warmth and care, making a greenhouse the perfect growing space. With the right setup from our best selection of wooden greenhouses in the UK, you'll soon be picking your own home-grown melons.

The Secret to Perfect Potted Dahlias: A British Gardener's Complete Growing Guide

Matt W · 2nd Dec 2024

Grow potted dahlias with a greenhouse head start. Covers pot sizes, pinching for more flowers, a month-by-month calendar, variety guide and overwintering tubers.

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.

Greenhouse Seed Sowing: UK Month-by-Month Guide

Matt W · 19th Nov 2024

Greenhouse seed sowing adds 4-6 weeks to the UK growing season at either end. Matt's tested month-by-month calendar with soil temperatures, propagator timing, and the kit that triples tray capacity.

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.

Raised Beds in a Greenhouse: UK Setup and Growing Guide

Matt W · 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

Matt W · 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.

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.

Growing Fruit at Home: How to Do It

Matt W · 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.

Urban Gardening: Growing Food in Small UK Spaces

Matt W · 17th Mar 2020

UK urban gardening guide from greenhouse installers with 16 years experience. Compact lean-tos, raised beds, and container crops for balconies, patios, and small back gardens. Save £200–£400 a year on fresh produce.

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

Matt W · 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 W · 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.

How Can We Maintain the Humidity Inside a Greenhouse?

Matt W · 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.

Growing Your Own Vegetables

Matt W · 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.

The Complete Guide to Growing Annual Flowers

Matt W · 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!

10 Greenhouse Gardening Advantages

Matt W · 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.