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 · 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!
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!
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.
Matt W · 22nd Oct 2018
Manage greenhouse humidity by checking the air beside your plants, then adjusting ventilation and watering to suit the crop. Persistent condensation, wet leaves and stale air call for better air exchange and less unnecessary moisture.
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.
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!
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.
Matt W · 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 W · 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 W · 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
How to make your own compost in the UK. Hot bin in 4-6 months or cold heap in 12-18, with the 50/50 greens-to-browns ratio explained for greenhouse and raised-bed growers.
Matt W · 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 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 W · 11th Dec 2015
Modern ring culture with growbags means planting into a bottomless pot or growing ring positioned over an opening in the bag. The ring adds compost depth and gives you a clearer place to water and feed.
Matt W · 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.
Matt W · 10th Sep 2015
Things will grow very slowly if at all in December and January. Not so much because of the temperature but because the length of the day is at its shortest around the winter solstice (21st December). They will be gathering their energies ready to leap ahead come February when the days noticeably lengthen so long as the greenhouse is at least frost free.
Matt W · 11th May 2015
Grow tomatoes in UK pots and greenhouses with ten practical tips. Covers sowing dates, watering, feeding, pruning, common problems and harvesting.
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