Hi readers, nice to see that you’ve been making the most of your greenhouses. With the UK’s predictably cold weather, there’s no shortage of all the fantastic benefits that come with a well insulated outdoor structure. But even with an over the top greenhouse, our lovely, frigid winters have a …

By a show of hands, how many of you here treat crop growing as a serious, all year round affair? Whether you’re in it for commercial profit or just enjoy gardening your own greens, you’ve no doubt come to respect the unique nature of UK’s weather. We see it all …

So you’re looking to invest in a polytunnel eh? Then you’ve definitely come to the right place. Here, I’ve got all the essential information for newbies and experienced farmers alike, as well as some of the most popular products currently doing rounds in the UK. But first: What is a …

Polytunnels (aka: grow tunnels, high tunnels, polyhouse, hoophouse or hoop greenhouse) are becoming more and more popular for use on allotments for very good reason. These steel framed, polyethylene covered buildings are a durable, affordable, preferable alternative to an old-fashioned greenhouse gardening. Passive solar energy heats the interior of the …

If you want to have veggies all the year-round and you’re not afraid of a bit of work, growing vegetables in a greenhouse may be just right for you. Managing a greenhouse takes quite a bit of monitoring, and you must be ready and able to provide heating during the …