Gardeners and greenhouse growers alike will undoubtedly be familiar with the wide range of benefits offered by using fertiliser to encourage growth in plants. However, a new substance has been developed that could put an end to this requirement, removing some of the less enjoyable tasks from the pastime. Scientists at the University of Nottingham […]
Growing fruit and vegetables in a greenhouse is arguably one of the most popular uses for the controlled gardening environment. There are many reasons for this – not least of which being that it can give you more of an influence over how plants usually associated with the wild can develop. A good example of […]
While there are many pleasures to be drawn from growing plants in a greenhouse throughout the warm summer season, there are also plenty of aspects of the pastime that can be quite frustrating. Needless to say, pests are likely to be top of the list for many of us – seasoned gardening professionals and green-fingered […]
There are so many pleasures to be had from growing plants in a greenhouse – and this is particularly the case in the warmer summer months, as so many different species are in full bloom. However, while gardeners will undoubtedly be delighted about this development, possibly even citing it as their favourite time of year, […]
The summer can bring many pleasures for gardeners, not least of which being the full bloom of many pretty flowers. This can be one of the most rewarding times of year – but it is important not to get complacent, as there is still plenty of work to be done in order to maintain these […]
There are so many considerations to bear in mind when growing plants in a controlled space such as a greenhouse – and this is particularly the case at this time of year. While the summer is something of a boon for all kinds of gardeners, as there are a lot of activities to be getting […]
Of all the many options open to greenhouse growers when it comes to choice of plant, it could be argued that one of the most satisfying is producing things you can then go on to eat. Herbs are possibly the most straightforward of these edible plants – and they perform very well in a greenhouse. […]
When thinking of a new plant to grow in a greenhouse, it is easy to be completely overwhelmed by the wide range of choices available. Far more than any other gardener, greenhouse growers are totally spoilt for choice – and there are many reasons for this. The fact that a greenhouse grants a degree of […]
Growing herbs in a greenhouse is arguably one of the most satisfying ways you can put the controlled gardening environment to use. This is because you get all of the satisfaction of growing some plants all of your own from seed – and herbs are renowned for being particularly aromatic, which is a desirable characteristic […]
Summer is a wonderful time to be a gardener, as there is such a wide and varied range of tasks to perform that the pastime really comes into its own – regardless of whether you are a seasoned pro or a keen amateur. However, it can be difficult to narrow down a choice of plants […]
Many plants benefit from the controlled growing environment that a greenhouse brings, but it is always extremely satisfying when you develop a tough-to-grow crop for the table. Grafted heirloom tomatoes are this year’s cultivation craze. Although grafting has its detractors, it helps you get the incredible taste of an plump-looking Brandywine (Solanum lycopersicum) combined with […]
There are many potential uses for a greenhouse – and the fact that you can grow a very wide range of plants outside their typical habitat means that it is a popular choice for a wide range of gardening purposes. However, arguably one of the most satisfying uses for this kind of controlled gardening environment […]
