Polytunnel gardening

An experienced gardener shares lessons learned from growing vegetables in a polytunnel year round.

Last week after one of my posts showed a photograph inside my polytunnel, Anna from ‘Dig The Outside’ asked if I had any more photographs. I thought it would be a nice idea to write about my first …

The nights become chilly and the mornings frosty, the polytunnel has had another hot summer and is finally cooling down. Space is filling up with tender plants in containers and our fruit and veg g…

Growing strawberries in a polytunnel means it is possible to bring fiorward flowering by several weeks, they need sun, shelter and fertile soil

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February is a great time to get some spring DIY projects on board. Here we're building more raised beds inside the polytunnel.

Our New Life in the Country: Polytunnel Progress - October

Last week after one of my posts showed a photograph inside my polytunnel, Anna from ‘Dig The Outside’ asked if I had any more photographs. I thought it would be a nice idea to write about my first complete year with a polytunnel and what I have learnt, showing you some of the photographs I have…

Learn how to build a diy polytunnel greenhouse in an easy and effective way with easy-to-follow instructions! Great for starting seeds and extending your growing season.

Building a polytunnel doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it's quite easy and adds a layer of protection to your garden. Learn how to build a poly tunnel here.

The polytunnel is producing all the fruit and veg we can eat! 2020

Polytunnel growing guide

Don't miss this brief analysis of polytunnel path layouts! Ever thought about creating a keyhole-shaped polytunnel path? Read how maximising edge can improve the productivity of your polytunnel!

Garden Plan - polytunnel_uprightlayout_February

Lots of planting today before the Spring begins to merge into Summer, as often it does! Working in the fruit gardens by the Lughnasadh Garden is a joy as it affords me an opportunity to cast glance…

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Hi folks, thanks for the add. We’ve had our polytunnel for the past two years and been pretty successful so far, being totally self sufficient in...