I get home from work and it's too dark and dingy to take any decent pictures of the pretty spring flowers blooming in the garden, so this will have to do...


I've been lucky enough to rent a house with a large greenhouse already, but after winter, it's looking less than inspiring and is in need of some TLC. To prepare for a Mediterranean micro-climate (the aim of my greenhouse this year), and to display my array of different tomatoes, bell peppers, chilies and herbs, I've done a little research as to steps to take!

A few weeks ago I burnt a sulphur candle in there. This is supposed to kill any diseases that may hurt any plants growing, and kill any bugs or pests. A word of warning...run from the candle and shut the door tight...it stinks! Sulphur candles are available from most hardware stores and garden centres for around £7.99.



I have dug in manure and blood/fish/bone to the soil in the bed in the greenhouse to ensure suitable nutrition.

Some tips I have picked up from various sources:
1) keep the glass inside and out clean- to allow as much light into the greenhouse, and to prevent pests and diseases.
2) inspect the glass and the aluminium frame for cracks and gaps that could let out valuable warmth. I thought an idea could be to fill gaps with bubble wrap or some old cloths
3) clear work space- sounds fairly self explanatory but if I'm going to cram as much in there as I can...I still need a functional work area.
4) general cleaning and tidying, even if it's just to make any time spent in there as enjoyable as possible!

I plan to have a greenhouse sort out over the next few weeks. Before and after pics to follow!