Sowing Sweet Peas in Autumn Under Glass: A UK Guide
Matt W · 16th Oct 2026
Learn when to sow sweet peas and where to keep seedlings over winter. Check when to pinch out and plant out.
Seasonal Gardening
Month-by-month and season-by-season jobs in a UK greenhouse — what to sow, what to protect, what to harvest, and what to tidy before the next weather turn.
How to overwinter geraniums in a greenhouse
Matt W · 16th Sep 2026
Keep favourite pelargoniums for another summer. A practical guide to bringing them under glass, caring for them through winter and restarting them in spring.
July Gardening Jobs UK: 8 Tasks From Expert Greenhouse Installers
Matt W · 18th Jul 2026
Your July checklist for the UK garden and greenhouse, from Greenhouse Stores team: daily and holiday watering, weekly high-potash feeding, damping down for the heat, what to harvest and sow now, plus summer pruning for stone fruit and trained apples.
How to Water a Greenhouse Legally in a Hosepipe Ban
Matt W · 10th Jul 2026
Hosepipe bans hit millions of UK homes in 2026. Here is how to keep your greenhouse watered legally: cans, water butts and timed drip kits, from Greenhouse Stores team.
Year-Round Rose Growing in a Greenhouse UK
Matt W · 1st Jul 2026
Can you grow roses in a greenhouse all year in the UK? Not quite, but glass buys earlier blooms and cleaner cut flowers. Variety picks, heating, winter rest and red spider mite control from Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
Forcing Bulbs for Christmas Colour in a UK Greenhouse
Matt W · 22nd Jun 2026
How to force hyacinths, paperwhites and amaryllis for Christmas and winter colour. Week-by-week timing, the cold dark period explained, and the kit you need. From UK greenhouse installers with Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012.
Year-Round Salad Growing in a Greenhouse: UK Guide
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.
June Gardening Jobs UK: 12 Tasks From Expert Greenhouse Installers
Matt W · 1st Jun 2026
June is the first real harvest month and peak watering season in UK gardens. We cover daily greenhouse watering, side-vent fitting for cross-flow airflow, aphid control and what to sow now for a late-summer harvest.
Your First Year With a Greenhouse: UK Month-by-Month Guide
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.
May Gardening Jobs
Matt W · 22nd Apr 2026
The 10 May gardening jobs that matter most, ranked by impact. from Greenhouse Stores, established 2012, covering auto vents, hardening off, tomato care and the Chelsea chop.
Greenhouse Aftercare: Seasonal UK Maintenance Checklist
Matt W · 22nd Apr 2026
A UK seasonal maintenance checklist from greenhouse installers with Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012. Task by task through spring, summer, autumn, and winter — keep your greenhouse safe, clean, and productive all year round.
How to Grow Poinsettias in a Greenhouse UK
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.
What to Grow in a Potting Shed: Month-by-Month UK Guide
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.
April Gardening Jobs: What to Do in the Garden and Greenhouse
Matt W · 26th Mar 2026
Your complete April gardening checklist from installers with Greenhouse Stores experience since 2012. Covers greenhouse ventilation, sowing schedules, lawn care and hardening off seedlings.
How to grow herbs in a greenhouse: year-round UK guide
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.
Do greenhouses stay warm in winter?
Matt W · 8th Mar 2026
Plan winter greenhouse growing with practical advice on temperatures, insulation, suitable crops and heating costs.
What to Grow in an Unheated Greenhouse: Month by Month UK Guide
Matt W · 5th Mar 2026
Grow fresh salad leaves every month of the year in an unheated greenhouse. Month-by-month sowing calendar, the five hardiest crops, and how to keep your greenhouse warmer without spending a penny on heating.
Plant Winter Radishes in December and Harvest Them in February
Matt W · 1st Mar 2026
Sow winter radishes like Black Spanish, China Rose, and Mooli in December under a cold frame. Seeds go 1cm deep in rows 15-20cm apart. A cold frame raises soil temperature by 3-5 degrees, triggering germination when open ground is too cold. Expect to harvest in 8-10 weeks.
January Gardening Jobs: The Ultimate UK Guide (2026 Edition)
Matt W · 27th Feb 2026
In helping UK gardeners since 2012, we’ve seen that the difference between a good harvest and a great one often comes down to the preparation done in these colder weeks. It might be chilly—the Met Office average for January hovers around 4-5°C—but with the right kit and a bit of enthusiasm, there is plenty to be done. From servicing your quality greenhouses to pruning wisteria, let's get your garden ready for its best year yet.
March Gardening Jobs: UK Checklist 2026
Matt W · 24th Feb 2026
March 2026 is when the growing season starts. From sowing tomatoes under glass to preparing your greenhouse for spring, here are all the jobs worth doing this month.
February Gardening Jobs: UK Checklist 2026
Matt W · 30th Jan 2026
February brings the first real signs of spring to UK gardens. With daylight hours steadily increasing and early bulbs like snowdrops putting on a display, the 2026 growing season is officially underway. These essential tasks will set your garden up for success this year.
How to Grow Winter Pansies: UK Planting, Care and Cold Frame Guide
Matt W · 3rd Dec 2025
Winter pansies flower from November to April in UK gardens, surviving temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in September or October for the strongest roots. Deadhead every 2-3 days to keep blooms coming all winter.
Growing Tomatoes in a Greenhouse
Matt W · 2nd Dec 2025
Grow greenhouse tomatoes in a bright position with suitable support, enough root space and steady watering. Sow indoors in late winter or early spring, then wait for safe overnight temperatures before planting into an unheated greenhouse.
December Gardening Jobs UK
Matt W · 1st Dec 2025
August marks the peak of the growing season, offering gardeners the reward of abundant harvests while presenting critical maintenance tasks to prepare for autumn. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about gardening in August 2025, from essential harvesting and watering tasks to strategic planning for next year's garden.