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A greenhouse offers the opportunity to take the next step in self-cultivation and expand the range of plants that can be reliably grown to include tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, chillies and eggplants. Given the unreliability of UK weather, all grow better under glass than outside in the garden! Greenhouses also provide the perfect environment for growing Mediterranean herbs that need higher temperatures to thrive – particularly basil, coriander, tarragon and thyme.
Greenhouses offer the opportunity to garden all year round and even a small 6ft x 6ft or 6ft x 8ft greenhouse should be able to support a wide range of winter salad and vegetable crops (especially leafy greens). to deliver. and herbs to maintain fresh vegetable availability. Investing in a greenhouse can be significant, not only in terms of cost (aluminum is generally cheaper than wood) but also in terms of space, especially in a small garden – so it’s important to calculate the right choice !
A greenhouse isn’t the place to store patio furniture, hammocks, grills, and hot tub accessories, for which a small (or possibly large!) log shed is a far cheaper and safer option. However, overwintering non-hardy plants on shelves and stages would be a good use of space!
Through the use of shelves and platforms, a greenhouse can double as a flower shed, allowing you to grow seedlings to grow your own plants. This can be particularly valuable for having a ‘head start’ in spring and allowing for transplanting of plants once they are firmly established and the chance of frost is reduced.
