The "Grow Your Own" Thread

[lemonjelly]

Don't suppose anyone can recommend where to buy a greenhouse?

Polycarbonate rather than glass

Just down to Googling if not. Sure it'll be OK either way

I've a Palram greenhouse. It was a gift though, so I didn't buy it.
It's pretty good, relatively sturdy.
Needs a thorough clean every year. Pain in the arse to secure down, so I have big pots surrounding it, especially for windy periods.

I bought a palram shed last year, my experience of that is/was less positive tbh.

Good luck,, and keep us informed! I really want to start sowing seeds this weekend. caulis and sprouts went in 2 weeks ago, and seems to be sprouting!

 

[b3h]

Where do you live?

Brierley Hill

 

[b3h]

I've a Palram greenhouse. It was a gift though, so I didn't buy it.
It's pretty good, relatively sturdy.
Needs a thorough clean every year. Pain in the arse to secure down, so I have big pots surrounding it, especially for windy periods.

I bought a palram shed last year, my experience of that is/was less positive tbh.

Good luck,, and keep us informed! I really want to start sowing seeds this weekend. caulis and sprouts went in 2 weeks ago, and seems to be sprouting!

Thanks, will take a look tonight. Want to get it ordered soon.

Got a 12 by 12 foot concrete area which was here when we moved in. Finally removed walls and other stuff (was a big dog kennel area). Annoyingly it's possibly the worst place in the garden for getting sun , but feel like having it anywhere else would be daft seeing as we have a perfect base already. I think it should be OK, still gets decent sun as summer comes in.

 

[lemonjelly]

Doesn't need full sun all day tbh & in peak summer some things can overheat if the sun is relentless.
If you can secure it to the base, do so. You'll feel so much better in high winds.

 

[Loki]

I've a Palram greenhouse. It was a gift though, so I didn't buy it.
It's pretty good, relatively sturdy.
Needs a thorough clean every year. Pain in the arse to secure down, so I have big pots surrounding it, especially for windy periods.

I bought a palram shed last year, my experience of that is/was less positive tbh.

Good luck,, and keep us informed! I really want to start sowing seeds this weekend. caulis and sprouts went in 2 weeks ago, and seems to be sprouting!

Toms, chillies, kale, lettuce all through. Spring onions and beetroot proving stubborn, always do for some reason. Thinking about investing in a small greenhouse. I`ve got one of those cheapo polythene ones at the moment that has seen it`s last winter, got more tape on it now than plastic. Will have to be strategically placed though due to constant incoming footballs from next door`s nippers.

 

[Mel Evo]

My mate absolutely loves his greenhouse. It’s mainly used for just sitting in, having a beer.