Greenhouse help - Idiots guide

davidscot

Ive just been gifted a greenhouse and I really have no idea on how to go about when to sow seeds,whats best to grow in a greenhouse etc.
Does anyone know good book titles or recommend on the subject of greenhouse growing and using it etc etc. I could get a book via eBay but dont want to buy something too much in-depth just an idiots guide would do to start with:rolleyes:
cheers:beer:

caz07

hi , im a bit like you all new to this , i have been looking on this site for inspiration and guidence.

i'v bought a walk in greenhouse from wilkinsons and i'm growing potatoes,tomatoes, onion, shallots lettuce,radish ,cucumber,spring onion ,strawberrys , bought some seeds, compost, and containers from wilkinsons and netto i went to the library for gardening books, hope this helps

A._Badger

davidscot wrote: »

Ive just been gifted a greenhouse and I really have no idea on how to go about when to sow seeds,whats best to grow in a greenhouse etc.
Does anyone know good book titles or recommend on the subject of greenhouse growing and using it etc etc. I could get a book via eBay but dont want to buy something too much in-depth just an idiots guide would do to start with:rolleyes:
cheers:beer:

D.G. Hessayon's The Greenhouse Expert is cheap, available absolutely everywhere and reliable. He's no stylist but if it's the basic facts you are after he's excellent value for money!

Hope that helps.

alanwjones

A Google search for Greenhouse growing tips, comes up with this
http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=navclient&hl=en-GB&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4HPNN_enGB306GB276&q=greenhouse+growing+guide

I think a nosey through these pages gives a good idea as to what to grow.

kazwookie

I've just had 3 glass panels blow out and smash

Shelle

For me personally I find I learn more from other peoples experience. One forum in particular that I like is invaluable as you get personal advice from friendly people, and you get to ask as many "stupid" questions as you like

The forum is https://www.growveg.info

Unusually, you can talk about anything, not just gardening on there (and believe me we do!). There are lots of forums out there, I joined 4 2 years ago, and this is the one that I have stayed with due to the community feel.

A lot of the forum members have greenhouses and thus are able to advise on ideal conditions according to where you live etc which I find invaluable!

alanwjones

kazwookie wrote: »

I've just had 3 glass panels blow out and smash

Moneysaving tip of the Day

Buy some cheap silicone sealant and place a couple of blobs on each side of every sheet of glass, just where the clips are, You'll never loose glass again,

I used to loose £30-£40 of glass yearly, I used this method 5 years ago and haven't lost a sheet since.
Alan

davidscot

Thanks for all the help, i'll try to find the books, website mentioned.
Hopefully not long until growing my own stuff :j