BBC Gardeners' World

Where do I start? Greenhouses

You’ll learn about:

✔ Choosing the right greenhouse
✔ The essentials of growing plants under cover
✔ Budget-friendly options

“A greenhouse is the one thing that will allow you to enjoy your chosen pursuit when the weather outdoors is just too uncomfortable”

Growing under cover

You don’t have to be a gardener for long before you yearn for a greenhouse. It’s the one thing that will allow you to enjoy your pursuit when the weather outdoors is inclement. Plus, it opens up opportunities, such as sowing the seeds of tender flowers and crops that would otherwise have to be bought as plants later in the season, and offers a protected environment that allows you to grow tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and melons regardless of capricious weather.

The initial outlay will be mitigated by your ability to save money – plants raised from seeds and cuttings are cheaper than nursery-grown ones, and you’ll be able to grow a wider range than usual. Decorative pot plants can turn your

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