On this page you should find most of the basic stuff you need to know about choosing a greenhouse, siting a greenhouse and growing tips for a greenhouse, plants to grow in winter in a greenhouse.Heating a greenhouse and Selling or finding a used greenhouse, for sale or free to collector. The information is unbiased, I don't sell greenhouses or hide links in the text to people who do. This page is monetized by my visitors choosing to visit the google adverts on the page to seek information from folks who do sell greenhouses or offer information about greenhouse gardening and growing vegetables in winter. Thanks for visiting, hope you found it useful.
Choosing type of greenhouse. How much does a Greenhouse cost. Greenhouse gardening tips How to heat a greenhouse. Vegetables that can be grown in a greenhouse in Winter. How can I sell and make money from the vegetables I grow in my greenhouse.,
Jobs to do in the greenhouse October, November, December and January.
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A Greenhouse will probably be one of the most expensive things you buy for your garden, but if used properly will pay for itself many times over and more importantly give you many years of enjoyment.
Types of Greenhouse There are many different sizes and shapes of greenhouse at all sorts of prices from "free to collector" to commercial greenhouses costing thousands , from polythene poly tunnels to alluminion or timber construction, from lean-to greenhouse to apex greenhouse.
A lean-to greenhouse is built leaning against another building, usually your house. Good if you have limited space and the temperature is more stable because the house wall prevents large temperature fluctuations , but it does cut down the light entering the greenhouse, although this is probably negated if the long bit is facing south.
An apex greenhouse is freestanding and has an apex roof which lets in light from both sides and permits growing on both sides providing more room.
The larger the greenhouse, the less it will cost per square foot of growing space, so ...
... so it is best to buy the largest greenhouse you can afford and have space for. Once you get hooked and taste the difference, you will have no difficulty in filling it!
Plastic or glass ? Plastic is cheaper, easier to fit, is not brittle and won't break when the kids wack it with a football, But, glass lets more light in than plastic, but it easily broken and if people who are liable to trip or fall are going to be the main user, plastic is the best bet. On the other hand the more light that gets into your greenhouse the better it is. Tough decision !
One more decision which material. Aluminum is light weight, corrosion free, and requires no maintenance. It is also cheaper than wood but does not look as nice, and it also heats up and cools down much faster. Wooden greenhouses need to be treated every few years to protect them from rot. Pass on your own greenhouse gardening tips
Greenhouse accessories. Guttering to collect rainwater and store in a water butt.. Waist high staging and plenty of shelving with slatted surfaces for planting seed trays and potting up and doing other work in your greenhouse. The slatted surfaces are important as they let spilt soil and water fall through.and allow air to circulate more freely. Finally and very important ventilation a window in the roof of the greenhouse,
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How much does a greenhouse cost
What should I pay for a greenhouse ?, well there are a lot of companies selling greenhouses, so drive a hard bargain. If an opening vent isn't included in the price, ask for it to be included, or go somewhere else. As a general rule expect to pay around £340 for a good 6ft x 8ft alluminion greenhouse with a sliding door and vent, for a 6ft x 6ft greenhouse £280 and for a 4ft x 6ft one £250, similar to the greenhouse pictures at the top of this page
Because alluminion doesn't deteriorate you should consider buying 2nd hand. Or if you can dismantle, collect and put a greenhouse together (takes a good long day and you might need another pair of hands) and replace some broken glass you will get it free, you might even get paid to take it away. Its a nightmare job especially putting the glass clips in, but you will probably end up with the racking and greenhouse heater as well. Tip If you are siting the greenhouse backing on to a raised area or building, fit the door into the frame first. I forgot and had to dismantle the greenhouse frame.. A 8ft x 6ft timber framed greenhouse will cost about £900 make sure it comes with a minimum 10 Years Anti Rot Guarantee and includes Integral wooden staging.
Greenhouse gardening tips
Green house gardening is much the same as gardening in the open, the same knowledge is learnt and applied just altering it a little to garden under glass. Remember a greenhouse doesn't have to be a "hot house", unless you are growing a tropical jungle .Plants actually do best in temperatures slightly lower and with a much higher humidity than in our houses. You can control the temperature in small greenhouse quite easily. Some good reasons to have a greenhouse, Vegetables for the winter, Taking cuttings of tender plants for next year and protecting frost vulnerable plants from the Winter frosts, Early start for tender plants started from seed. Getting in early with seedlings you may want to sell at a car boot sale. Experimenting with various plants as a hobby, or even to develop new varieties. But most of all the enjoyment of greenhouse gardening. Remember mistakes don't matter tis a learning curve, Enjoy
Food and water If you have a compost heap a mixture of one part compost, one part good topsoil from your garden, and one part sharp sand, and a little lime is the optimal soil for use in a greenhouse - particularly for growing tomatoes. If you don't have a compost heap bags of potting soil from a local supplier are ok, but if you want to grow organically check the contents label. The only time you need to water is when the soil is dry. Over watering will kill your plants.
Siting your Greenhouse Choose a level bit of garden preferably out of the way of young children Your greenhouse should receive the maximum amount of winter sunlight available. Some things to consider.Try to avoid shadows cast by building or trees , deciduous trees will allow winter sun evergreens will not. Have the long side of your greenhouse facing south to catch the maximum amount of light and sun in the spring, autumn and winter.
Workspace Your greenhouse interior should allow enough room for moving around and potting plants. Have benches to suit your height, To low can cause a bad back to high you will have to stretch.Potting benches can be designed to fold down to make more room when not being used They're usually slotted so dirt and water can fall through. You've got to get in and out carrying pots and compost, so make sure the door opens onto a solid path.
Greenhouse Temperature tips The more sun your greenhouse gets the more heat the greenhouse will produce. The ideal greenhouse temperature is (depending on what plants you want to grow) about 5 C Place a thermometer in the shade near the middle of your greenhouse and check the temperature at different times during sunny and cloudy weather. If the temperature is Higher and the plants you are growing need a range of about 5 C you will need to ventilate the greenhouse. The minimum temperature readings you record on a hot sunny day with doors and vents open will determine what plants you can grow.
This is a bit technical but worth a read Two temperatures are key - the air temperature required in the greenhouse and the minimum outside temperature that your heating equipment must overcome. For most plants, a night temperature of 5 degrees C in the greenhouse is adequate. The general rule, however, is not to have a higher temperature than is necessary. If you grow some plants that require a higher temperature than is provided in the greenhouse, use a propagating case or a warmed bench with thermostatically controlled warming cables to warm the air surrounding the plants. This can be done at a fraction of the cost that would be necessary to heat the whole greenhouse to provide the same temperature.
Greenhouse Ventilation tips Spread your plants evenly throughout the greenhouse so the air is distributed evenly. Greenhouses overheat easily, and in the middle of summer you may have to make sure to open the doors and ceiling vents in the morning and leave them open until late afternoon. If the greenhouse does overheat you can Hose down the greenhouse floor. This will cool the greenhouse down quickly.
Cleaning and debugging the greenhouse tips Its a good idea to disinfect the entire greenhouse now and then with a scrubbing brush and a mixture of diluted bleach, making sure the vent is open and you don't get bleach on your plants. Then rinse with clean water. Spray the walls and corners with a hosepipe will help keep insect pests to a minimum. Slugs and snails love warm damp places so watch out for them. Frogs, Toads and Hedgehogs eat slugs and snails so encourage them. You could also try some alternatives to slug bait
Produce Tips Carrots, beets, turnips, and other root crops do well in deep pots or containers under benches and can be grown in Winter. Tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, and runner beans need fairly large containers. Lettuce can be planted around the taller vegetables. Tap water is ok for watering. If you let it stand for a day to get rid of chlorine you will avoid brown tips on plants. Good drainage is very important so line the bottom of your pots with bits of broken flowerpots, stone or gravel.Herbs are nature's insecticides so include a variety of them in your greenhouse, they are also great air fresheners for your home. Spraying plants with a mixture of onions and garlic left to stand in water for a few days is a effective and natural insecticide. Probably not a good idea to spray plants in your home with this mix
How to heat a greenhousein Winter
With the price of all heating fuels going through the greenhouse roof, aiming to save a few pounds on your food bill by growing fruit and vegetables that need high temperatures will defeat your objective. If you live in Saudi you wont be to concerned, if you work for British "Rip Off" Gas you will be able to afford it anyway. The rest of us will need to grow stuff that will grow at reasonable temperatures.
QUESTION FOR British "rip of gas" Gas. You blamed the cost of Crude oil for leading the way in raising energy prices. SO why haven't you reduced prices in line with the fall in Crude from £160 to under £60 per brl. ???
Greenhouse Paraffin heater.
Paraffin heating is the simplest and cheapest way to heat a greenhouse in winter, up to about a maximum greenhouse length of 8ft in a relatively mild winter climate.
If heating demand is not to high through Winter (outside temperature does not fall below -6C and the required greenhouse temperature is no more than +5C ) one paraffin heater will keep your greenhouse free of frost and should run 24hrs a day for up to about three days with a single fill. All greenhouse paraffin heaters vary so best to check the instructions.
This could save on Winter heating costs. Place a dust bin or old oil drum, inside your greenhouse and fill it with water. Water has a high specific heat (amount of energy needed to raise the temperature by one degree) and will absorb excess heat keeping the temperature down in the summer. The high specific heat of water will also allow it to hold onto the heat in winter and keep your greenhouse a few degrees warmer in the winter. Haven't tried this but it sounds as if it should work, let me know if you try it.
Cutting Greenhouse heating costs
Using a greenhouse to grow your own fruit and vegetables reduces your carbon footprint and If you grow organic,you are doing yourself and the world a big favour.
The "Catch 22" is the cost of heating a greenhouse in winter. Greenhouses are poorly insulated but by making a few improvements to greenhouse insulation you could reduce winter heating costs.
keeping your greenhouse glass or plastic clean, especially the overlaps and siting your greenhouse in a bright spot that gets sun all day allows more sunlight in. lean-to greenhouses benefit from the heat lost through the walls of your house. Make the most of free greenhouse heating.
Greenhouses built on a brick or wood base hold onto heat better but all glass greenhouses can be insulated by leaning cardboard or straw bales against the bottom panes. Sealing gaps around loose panes and doors help stop heat escaping.
If you are heating the whole greenhouse for just a few less hardy plants,think about moving them into your house for the winter months.
Winter lettuce
Vegetables that can be grown in a Greenhouse in Winter
cherry tomatoes
Lettuce Kwiek and Little Gem and other varieties of lettuce ( read the packet) can be sown in your greenhouse in October and then planted into seed trays when big enough and In December into pots. No need to wait until the lettuce plants have formed hearts,start harvesting when the leaves are big enough to add to salad.Leave some lettuce plants to grow on as hearted lettuce and cut as required. Tasty lettuces when shop supplies are limited and expensive.
Potatoes Try growing early potatoes in old plastic buckets or any largish container or flowerpot. Maris or most early potatoes (ask your local supplier) can be grown this way. Three quarter fill each container with a compost of two parts soil from the garden one part compost from your heap and one part sharp sand and plant one or two tubers in each container. Bear in mind the containers will take up quite a bit of greenhouse floor space, but the taste of early home grown organic potatoes make it worth while. Providing the weather isn't frosty and you need space to work in the greenhouse, the potatoes can be moved out of the greenhouse into the garden during the day and back into the greenhouse at night.Your first potatoes should be ready to harvest in May. Search around with your bare hands, pull out the biggest and leave the others to grow on.
Spinach, kale,cabbage, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and most root crops. Leeks, beets, carrots, turnips, parsnips, radishes, and rutabagas and some varieties of onion can be grown through Winter in a greenhouse and you'll get a much earlier crop than if you'd waited till spring. The seed packets are the best source of information for what you can and can't grow in Winter in a greenhouse, so pend a bit of time reading in your local seed shop also check the seed merchants' catalogues for suitable varieties.. Makes a change from the library doesn't it. Or just go for it Trial and Error is most satisfying, when it works.
remember !!
Unless you have some form of lighting in your greenhouse very little actually grows in the Winter months of December and January. Things just tick over and then grow like mad when the days start to lengthen again, so dont panic, turn up the heat or kick the greenhouse, its natures way of giving you time for Christmas shopping.
Jobs to do in the greenhouse October, November, December and January.
Think I will take a bottle or two and stay in the greenhouse tonight
October Put begonia tubers in to store checking for vine weevil before doing so. You can sow early sweet peas for planting out in March. Try to maintain the temperature you have decided to grow at. Reduce watering and stop damping down. Remove all shading. Still ventilate between 10 am and 3 pm on sunny days. Pot up bulbs for spring flowering. November Maintain temperatures. Clean greenhouse glass for maximum light. Ventilate if temperatures rise and keep the atmosphere as dry as possible. Water sparingly. Still time to pot up hyacinths, tulips and narcissi for April flowering. Pick off damaged leaves and flower buds to prevent disease.
December Sow onion seed in a little heat for large onions next summer. Only water Pot cyclamen when the top of compost feels dry. Keep an eye on temperatures. Cut down last of winter flowering chrysanthemums storing them in their pots under staging, Take first batch of chrysanthemum cuttings. Only water Pot cyclamen when the top of compost feels dry.
January Prick out onion seedlings into pots or trays. Keep an eye on temperatures. Pot sweet peas singly into 3inch pots. Take cuttings of tender plants.
How can I sell and make money from the vegetables I grow in my greenhouse.
Realistically none of us make a lot of money from the fruit and vegetables we grow ourselfs, But you will save money and be eating produce you know is organic and fresh from your own greenhouse and garden. There are a few ways to sell your greenhouse produce and make a bit of money.
You can sell your home grown stuff at car boots and make some spare cash from your greenhouse produce. If you get your timing right i/e Winter veg when its in short supply and expensive, Runner bean plants, Cabbage plants, Bedding plants and Hanging baskets in early spring (make sure the frosts are over if you are selling greenhouse plants for outside gardening) you will be able to sell at a reasonable price.
If you live in a "honest neighborhood" you could try leaving your produce just outside you garden gate (making sure you empty the cash tin as often as you can)
Local greengrocers, specialist restaurants, and delis may be interested in your greenhouse home grown Herbs,Fruit and Vedge, providing you can promise a regular supply.
Neighbours are a bit difficult ( how could you charge you elderly neighbour the full price, i end up giving the fruit and veg to them free). Instead try swapping for services like babysitting or a bit of help in the garden or around the house maybe find neighbours who keep hens for eggs and swap fresh fruit and vegetables for fresh eggs .
If you have any tips that will help folks sell greenhouse and grow your own garden produce please let us know so we can pass them on, especially in this economic climate. Email simplelife@flowerpotman.com
Pros and Cons buying new or second hand greenhouses
Our old greenhouse suffered in the recent storm (a large limb from a dead tree fell on it, dented the frame and broke 20 panes of glass - and yes, I know you're not supposed to site greenhouses close to trees, especially large, dead ones!)
I'm in the market to buy a new one and was at first just going to get a fairly basic 8' x 10', with standard horticultural glass and aluminium frame - around the £500 mark. However, as I did more research, I realised that there is a host of features that seem desirable, e.g. extra eaves and ridge height, toughened large-pane glass, bar-capping (continuous glazing strips that keep out draughts, instead of those irritating little clips that ping off and get lost in the mud), auto-opening roof vents, extra vents, louvre vents, guttering, downpipes... quite an extensive list.
Given that we're likely to have hotter summers, certain features such as extra ridge height and increased ventilation, along with a way to harvest rainwater, seem to make sense. I'm now looking at a posher model, called the 'Rhino' It boasts an extremely strong frame, and all the other features mentioned above, and comes in at around £1,200. That's a lot of money. Any thoughts? Do you think it's worth paying extra for the higher spec model? I can afford it but is it worth the money? Any advice/opinions/experience gratefully received.
My opinion is that you might be better sourcing a second hand greenhouse and spending your money on wiring it for electricity, adding heated benches for propagating. Hotbox do a nifty mat with soil warming cables that you can unroll when needed and put away in summer. Robinsons greenhouses are sound and sturdy and last for years and are sometimes available second hand. Hartleys clearspan greenhouses are a more unusual shape and I have seen these second-hand. If new is what you want I have a friend who bought a 'rhino' for a theraputic horticulture project and is delghted with it. Myself, I have 3 second hand greenhouses kept frost free with battered old paraffin heaters and a rented polytunnel with no heat and manage to propagate thousands of plants a year. The frills are nice but not really necessary. Sound advice is to get hold of the biggest greenhouse you have room for. Propagation is highly addictive. I have changed career in my 50's to work on a garden project with disabled people to further fuel the addiction, so be warned!
Second Hand Greenhouses - My Experience Building a Greenhouse Why Buy a Second Hand Greenhouse?
A large good quality greenhouse can cost anything from £500 to well over £1,000, which can make a substantial dent in anyone's budget. So, having decided that I really wanted a greenhouse, I scoured the local papers "for sale" columns. There were quite a few smaller greenhouses, many of them free to a good home, but you can never have too much of a good thing, so go for as large a size as you can accommodate. Its worth reading this "putting a second hand greenhouse together" article I found on allotment.org.uk click the link below http://www.allotment.org.uk/greenhouse-growing/second-hand-build-greenhouse.php
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