Tag: greenhouse
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Fun fact: Greenhouses can extend a growing season and raise temperatures on cold days by allowing filtered light through their windows. As a recent transplant back to the southern U.S., I had to be reminded of their warm-weather uses—diffusing direct sunlight and allowing for more control over temperature and humidity levels. Things like pots, potting…
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Growing your own plants and food isn’t just a healthy and sustainable alternative to buying plastic-wrapped groceries from the supermarket, it’s hugely satisfying, too. However, a lack of time, space, and unpredictable weather means it’s not always easy. But once again, smart tech has an answer in the form of compact, self-managing indoor smart growing…
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Small greenhouse kits are a great alternative to building your own greenhouse. Instead of spending time and labor designing and building a greenhouse from scratch, a small greenhouse kit simplifies the process by including all the needed materials as well as an assembly guide. Many can be built in an afternoon. “When looking to purchase…
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White Cottage Greenhouses, specialist craftsmen of historically authentic Victorian and Edwardian greenhouses, have recreated Benthall Hall’s historic Walled Kitchen Garden Victorian greenhouse at the Broseley venue. The new White Cottage greenhouse is just over 12m long and 4.5m wide. The historic Kitchen Walled Garden greenhouse at Benthall Hall has been crafted by White Cottage Greenhouses.…
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Helena Dollimore, MP for Hastings and Rye, posted on social media about her recent visit to the Alexandra Park Greenhouse in Hastings. The greenhouse was a derelict site until 2013, when a group of volunteers and a park ranger began the restoration project. The garden has a charity plant shop (Image: Helena Dollimore) Their vision…
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A greenhouse is such a useful addition to a backyard, whether you’re an experienced gardener or a green-fingered novice. These sturdy structures provide a safe place to start seedlings, protect plants from winter chill, and grow crops that prefer a warmer climate. If you add a comfy seat and some homely touches, they can be…
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workshop provided hands-on construction experience for students structure combines functionality with material longevity designed to support the Scholes Street Community Garden project info: name: Ellipsoidal Greenhousearchitect: SAW.Earth | @saw.earth project team director: Drew Seskunas/SAW.Earth students: Rayhaan Albuquerque, Yeisy Batista, Devam Desai, Michelle Jungreis, Matan Lobel, Yuan Luo, Angela Madrigal, Mert Osar, Anjali Nilesh Patel, Hetvi…
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A former Pembrokeshire dairy farmer and his wife have opened a new houseplant centre and botanical-themed coffee shop in Pembroke, supported by a £20,000 Start Up Loan. Husband-and-wife duo Kristian (35) and Beckie Howell (31), both from Pembrokeshire, are behind Vine & Vibe, a new 6,000 sq ft indoor houseplant centre and café designed to…
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As the summer comes to a close, many people will think their gardening days are nearing the end for another year, but it’s not quite the case as there are plenty of jobs to get on with. In fact, one gardening expert said there’s a simple task everyone should complete if they have a greenhouse…
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As the summer comes to a close, many people will think their gardening days are nearing the end for another year, but it’s not quite the case as there are plenty of jobs to get on with, according to expert David Fryer Katie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor 08:13, 07 Sep 2025 There is some advice you…