Mini greenhouses are an excellent choice for those who wish to get into gardening. Not only do they offer a great taster into the world of horticulture, but they are great stepping stones to buying a bigger greenhouse. Of course, … [ Read More ]
A few photos from this years RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Photos of the Hartley range at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012.
Make do and mend, learn to do without, pull your socks up and get stuck in: it’s time to cultivate some old-fashioned values in the garden.
One of the biggest surprises at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show (May 22-26) is the announcement by renowned Victorian-style glasshouse maker, Hartley Botanic, that it is to develop a new range of minimalist, contemporary structures to meet growing demand from … [ Read More ]
Hook Lane Primary School, in Kent, has won a greenhouse from Hartley Botanic, worth £2500 for staging the most ‘inspiring’ Get Your Growing event. They will be holding a photocall on Friday 4 May, at 9am. Part of RHS Campaign … [ Read More ]
Growing your own produce is second nature to a united society of gardeners, most of whom have a greenhouse as the top tool in their gardening kit. There’s not much point in growing your own food if you can’t trial … [ Read More ]
‘Hardening off’ is the process of acclimatising plants which have been grown indoors, until they become robust enough to grow outdoors for the summer like bedding plants, ornamental or vegetable seedlings propagated in the greenhouse and tender or half hardy … [ Read More ]
I’m trying to think back to how many aubergines I have grown in my life. I dont mean plants – there have been a great many of them – but actual aubergine fruits, fully matured and ready for roasting to … [ Read More ]





