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Post by davecampbell on Apr 13, 2011 16:27:51 GMT
wife buying me greenhouse for birthday.is it too late to start seedlings etc for summer
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Post by andy on Apr 13, 2011 17:00:21 GMT
Firstly welcome to garden world.
As for the greenhouse, it would really depend what you want to grow. There's lots of quick growing bedding plants such as marigolds, nemisia, stocks, dahlias and alyssum which can still be grown and some of the hardy annuals such as Californian poppy, cornflower and larkspur will still make super plants for the summer.
I would say things like begonias, geraniums, petunias and nicotiana are a bit late.
There's also plenty of veg that can be sown under glass...cucumbers and courgettes, beans and peas, all the salad crops and spuds in tubs....plenty of time for that.
Good luck and let us know what you've grown
Andy
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Post by davecampbell on Apr 13, 2011 17:06:17 GMT
thanx andy im a bit of a novice but been a really keen gardner fot last few years.really like very colouful plants so when ive erected greenhouse i may try the dahliars.
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Post by andy on Apr 13, 2011 17:26:17 GMT
yeah....lots of colourful Dahlia species. They're very quick to germinate and give a stunning splash of colour. I've grown a species called "clangers mixed" which gives cactus type blooms.
Anyway mate, stay around and ask lots of questions....i only started growing veg last year and this lot have give a superb amount of advice.
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Post by Dutchy on Apr 13, 2011 18:06:26 GMT
You could start some plants right now on a warm windowsil and transfer those to the GH later when it is up.
Depending on where the GH sits you might need tempersun or what ever GH whitening is called it does get raving hot inside.
I too have my first ever GH and am at the moment growing early carrots in there so with luck will have my first nibble end april early May before my tomatoes go in.
I grow mostly veg in there.
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Post by Spruance on Apr 13, 2011 22:39:06 GMT
Welcome to GWD, Dave. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif Yes as Dutchy says, GH shading is worth considering as it reduces the possibility of scorched seedlings whilst still allowing the maximum amount of light to reach the plants. I use Coolglass GH shading which is a chalk-like solution that you mix with water and paint on. In the autumn or when the danger or scorching has passed, you can wipe it off with a dry cloth but it needs to be done on a dry day as it's designed to be unaffected by rain and will just smear if you try to wash it off. |
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Post by davecampbell on Apr 14, 2011 15:23:04 GMT
ty for advice much appreciated
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Post by carolann on Apr 14, 2011 15:33:10 GMT
Welcome Dave, I sowed some Dwarf and Runner beans last week in my GH and they are starting to show today so I would say you could have some time to get things going in yours.
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Post by davecampbell on Apr 14, 2011 16:41:38 GMT
well cleatred an area. putting paving slabs down this weekend ready for greenhouse
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Post by andy on Apr 14, 2011 17:02:19 GMT
We need photos mate....you won't be allowed on here again unless you provide photos  |
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Post by davecampbell on Apr 14, 2011 17:33:30 GMT
ok il take some of garden and put em on soon  |
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Post by davecampbell on Apr 14, 2011 17:58:23 GMT
ok so how do i put htese pics on
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Post by Auricula on Apr 14, 2011 18:00:15 GMT
Send a personal message to Spruance - he'll help you |
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Post by Tig on Apr 14, 2011 18:13:28 GMT
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Post by Spruance on Apr 14, 2011 18:21:06 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Apr 14, 2011 18:22:08 GMT
Ooh yes..we're very nosey ;D ;D
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Post by davecampbell on Apr 14, 2011 19:20:34 GMT
not giving me choice of img link
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Post by davecampbell on Apr 14, 2011 19:34:02 GMT
finally posted in garden gallery but had to use hyperlink
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Post by Spruance on Apr 14, 2011 20:00:40 GMT
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