Author Archives: Carol-Bevitt

Storms and Mini Greenhouses…

So far… We’ve had Storm Dudley, then Storm Eunice, and now Storm Franklin on the way, though there’s strong winds now (Sunday afternoon) with sudden gusts of heavy rain. Friday’s Storm Eunice has been devastating for gardeners who’ve lost greenhouses and sheds, many too damaged to repair; also polytunnels that will need replacement covers. AndContinue reading “Storms and Mini Greenhouses…”

January in the Garden…

Maintenance January is a messy month in my north-facing home garden. But, there’s no snow this year so that’s a positive. As I’ll be growing larger quantities of my favourite vegetables- split between the raised beds and containers, I need to bring the remaining fruit bushes into their new locations. I also need to shiftContinue reading “January in the Garden…”

A Review of My 2021 Growing Season…

At the Start… 2021 was a big experiment year. Two mini greenhouses to sow seeds and grow the plants on ready for planting out in a north-facing garden. It’s not an ideal situation, but studying which parts of the garden receive the most hours of sunlight across the day led to creating a central growingContinue reading “A Review of My 2021 Growing Season…”

Mini Greenhouses: Pros and Cons…

Do you want a greenhouse but not got the space for a standard version. Or you aren’t sure if a mini greenhouse is for you? Then read on. You could opt for a Growhouse. `An aluminium or wooden construction with safety glass. There’s different sizes available; freestanding or designed to be against a wall. CostsContinue reading “Mini Greenhouses: Pros and Cons…”

Welcome to my Gardening Adventures…

Winter may appear to be an odd time to start a website on gardening with a mini greenhouse, but there’s a reason for that. After the inconsistent summer we’ve all experienced in the UK during 2021, the darker evenings are a good time to review the highs and lows. Have I had failures in theContinue reading “Welcome to my Gardening Adventures…”