Portable Greenhouses

Yes, a greenhouse can be useful all year round, although what you can grow will depend on the season, temperature and individual plants. Greenhouses can help extend the growing season and provide additional protection during colder weather, but an unheated greenhouse will not remain warm throughout winter.

Choose a position that receives plenty of available sunlight and, where possible, is reasonably protected from strong winds. A sheltered spot with convenient access to water can make growing and maintaining your plants easier.

Yes. Good ventilation helps regulate temperature and humidity and provides fresh air for your plants. Many greenhouses include opening roof vents or windows, although the ventilation available varies between individual models.

Portable greenhouses can be used for a variety of plants depending on the available space and growing conditions. They can provide useful space for seedlings, flowers and selected fruit and veg, as well as giving young or tender plants additional protection at appropriate times of year.

This will depend on the individual design. Although portable greenhouses are intended to provide greater flexibility than permanent structures, you shouldn’t assume every model can simply be picked up and moved while fully assembled. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and remove plants and other contents before repositioning where required.