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Compact Greenhouses – Grow Your Own With Forest Garden
January 24, 2020| Posted in Growers Corner| 437
2020 is here, and despite the bleak, mid-winter weather – spring isn’t that far away.
For Keen Gardeners looking to protect tender plants or grow their own fruits and veggies, a greenhouse is a massive plus. As winter comes to an end, it’s a great way to get a head start on your planting, and to boost yields throughout the growing season.
In this post, we take a look at a couple of more compact, stylish greenhouses from UK manufacturer Forest Garden – space-efficient solutions that are perfect for those with smaller gardens.
Gas Greenhouse Heaters – Common Problems and How to Solve Them
October 21, 2019| Posted in Growers Corner| 2362
Are you having trouble with your gas greenhouse heater?
Greenhouse heaters are amazing – they’re the absolute best way to keep your greenhouse warm all year round. From keeping the frost away on cold winter nights, to protecting tender plants and extending the growing season, the right heater will help you make the most out of your greenhouse.
However, they can be troublesome!
At Keen Gardener, we get quite a few enquiries and questions surrounding the operation and setup of gas greenhouse heaters. Thankfully, the solution is usually straightforward!
In this guide, we cover some of the most common problems – and the easy fixes.*
Propagator Problems and Simple Solutions – Top Tips for Keen Gardeners
January 18, 2019| Posted in Growers Corner| 1654
Starting off plants and produce from seed in a propagator is one of the most rewarding jobs a gardener can do, but it can be tricky. Get things wrong, and you may find your seeds simply won’t grow.
Grow More in Small Gardens - Greenhouses and Composting from Forest Garden
January 18, 2019| Posted in Growers Corner| 203
Winter may be in full flow, but it’s never too early to start planning for this year’s planting. At Keen Gardener, we believe there’s nothing better than growing your own – no matter how small your garden may be. This month, we’re looking at some fantastic products from Forest Garden, including two compact greenhouses, and an elegant and rustic compost bin – great for doing more with your garden over the year ahead.
Growing from Seed - Picking the Perfect Propagator
January 24, 2018| Posted in Growers Corner| 171
Keen gardeners know that there’s little more satisfying than growing your own plants from seed. As we come towards the end of winter, propagators and heat mats are a fantastic tool for gardeners looking to protect tender plants, or to get a head-start on their planting for the year ahead. An electric propagator will help to keep your soil at a constant, warm temperature, providing the perfect conditions for young plants to thrive in.
Autumn and Winter Protection – Gas and Electric Greenhouse Heaters
September 26, 2017| Posted in Growers Corner| 127
Autumn has arrived and the temperatures are dropping fast. Soon, garden plants will start to die off for the winter, and it many gardeners will retreat indoors until spring arrives.
It’s a different matter in the greenhouse – and with the right gas and electric greenhouse heaters, you can continue to grow throughout the autumn and winter months, whilst protecting your tender plants from damaging cold, snow and frost.
Perfect propagation – transforming your greenhouse with heat mats
January 30, 2017| Posted in Growers Corner| 1529
January isn’t a great time for planting – we’ve still got several months of poor light and low temperatures before the year’s growing season begins in earnest. However, if you’re anything like the Keen Gardener team, you’ll be itching to get started with your propagation for the year ahead. With the right equipment, you can get a couple of months’ head start, and start propagating your seedlings in the greenhouse before the end of winter.
Turn up the heat – a guide to electric propagators
December 21, 2016| Posted in Growers Corner| 724
It’s the middle of winter – and outside of a few hardy veggies, there are precious few opportunities for winter planting. That’s where an electric propagator comes in – enabling you to grow from seed much earlier, providing a nurturing environment where seedlings can flourish before you plant them in the greenhouse or garden in early spring.
Get Growing Again - Spring Seed Germination Tips
March 3, 2015| Posted in Growers Corner| 118
Whilst youd be forgiven for not believing it looking at the weather outside “ spring is just around the corner. For all you keen gardeners, this means its time to start germinating seeds, ready for planting out when the warmer weather arrives.
Combatting the Cold - Frost Protection for your Winter Garden
January 26, 2015| Posted in Growers Corner| 125
With the outside temperatures set to stay down in the doldrums for the next couple of months, theres never been a better time to ensure that youve got the right level of frost protection for your garden.