A frost-free growing space is every gardener’s dream, allowing you to overwinter even sensitive plants successfully. It stands to reason that every fall many gardeners start to wonder whether greenhouses are frost free. That’s exactly what we’re going to address in this article. Contents Are Unheated Greenhouses Frost Free? Let’s start with the bad news. … Read more
Greenhouses have so many benefits for passionate gardeners, but possibly the very thing of all is using them to grow fruits and vegetables. If you’re passionate about producing your own food at home then greenhouses can be fantastic for growing vegetables. Here are the very best reasons why greenhouses are brilliant for food production: Contents … Read more
Greenhouse humidity levels tend to vary with the season. They can be very damp and humid in winter, but are more likely to be dry and arid in the hotter months. As with everything pertaining to greenhouses, however, there is a fair amount of variation. A range of elements can affect how humid a greenhouse … Read more
Gazanias are half-hardy flowers which are generally thought of as annuals. While it is not unusual for gazanias to survive late into the fall, even flowering as late as September or October, they are eventually killed off by extended periods of cold weather as winter sets in. This applies equally to most areas of the … Read more
Coreopsis has become a firm favorite in my own garden. Their bright yellow and red flowers that go on for months are guaranteed to bring cheer to any space, while the “fluffy”, feathery foliage looks elegant in your beds and borders. Indeed, I’ve fallen so much in love with Coreopsis that I’ve tried growing it … Read more
Buddleja is probably one of the best-known flowering shrubs in the world. Loved not just for their long sprays of purple or pink flowers, but also for their ability to attract insects from miles around. Hence the common name of the “Butterfly Bush”. Fortunately Buddleja davidii is also incredibly simple to grow from seed, meaning … Read more
Coreopsis tinctoria, sometimes known by the common name of Dyer’s Tickseed, is a stunning flower conjuring up images of sweeping grassy plains. Coreopsis tinctoria now comes in a range of different colors and varieties, but is the more traditional yellow-and-red bloomed variety that I grow each year in my garden. In truth, the first year … Read more
Passiflora caerulea is perfect to grow in pots and if started early may even flower in their very first season. In this article we’ll discuss how to grow Passiflora caerulea in pots based on my own experiences of doing just that recently. Contents Benefits of Growing Passiflora caerulea in Pots Passiflora caerulea is a hardy … Read more
Much to many people’s surprise it is quite possible to grow watermelon right here in the UK. While growing watermelons can provide a number of challenges to those of us in cooler climates I’m here to discuss how you can succeed. Read on to discover how even in cold old Blighty you can be harvesting … Read more
Cucumber Sherpa is a vigorous vine that produces copious cucumber fruits all summer long. Unsurprisingly it has become a firm favorite in my own garden. In this article I’d therefore like to discuss my own personal experience of successfully growing Cucumber Sherpa, so if you’re considering this variety you’ll know exactly what to expect. Contents … Read more