Weeding in Greenhouses

Weeds cause the same problems in a greenhouse as in the open garden: they compete with crops for water and minerals, harbour pests and diseases and make gardening more difficult.  They also raise the humidity of the air, encouraging grey mould and other fungus problems.  And because greenhouses protect weeds from cold and wind in […]

30th Anniversary

Really enjoyed our 30th Anniversary celebration on Saturday 14th. We had a steady stream of visitors which made it all the more enjoyable. I could get used to this drinking wine while working, very civilised. By co-incidence the wine we were drinking was Valentino, very appropriate as it was St Valentine’s Day.Congratulations to Catriona Dillon […]

Recording Thermometers Horticulturalist Peter Whyte gives some expert advice

Greenhouse users (both Polytunnel and Glasshouse) need to know what the temperature was when they weren’t around to check it.  Did it get too hot yesterday afternoon, stressing the plants and stopping the lettuce seeds from germinating?  Did it get too cold last night, and should I have closed the vents a bit more?  Did […]

Water Butts

December is a good month for washing down your greenhouse if it’s empty, or insulating it if you have plants in it.  But it’s also a good month for thinking about how to make it easier to use next year.  One possibility to consider is installing a water-butt to save on carrying and using mains […]

Christmas gifts for greenfingers

It’s that time of year again when Christmas is fast approaching and we’re pulling our hair out and racking our brains for the ideal gift.  Why not consider a Polytunnel or glasshouse where Polydome can offer you the perfect solution.  We have a wide range of glasshouses and Polytunnels with sizes and prices to suit […]