The Summer of 2018 is one that will live long in my gardening memory. Extreme heat, endless sunny days, empty water butts, an abundance of garden birds and the promise of rain that never seems to arrive. But mostly I will remember the mini cucumbers I grew from seed, or rather the the cucumber plants …
Category
Showing: 1 - 3 of 3 RESULTS
greenhouse
7 Tips to Maintain Your Greenhouse as New
Here are 7 of my top tips for maintaining a greenhouse. These will ensure your greenhouse stays in good condition and looking like new for years to come. 1. Once a year move out the contents, brush and wash down and disinfect the inside of the greenhouse. This includes any separate staging or benches. This …
Insulating the greenhouse for Winter and Overwintering Plants
My greenhouse is unheated, so during the winter in the UK any plants inside are afforded little protection from frost. Previous years I have lost young plants, even though they were protected with fleece. I do not want to heat my greenhouse, I know this would solve my problems and it would also help come springtime …