As we come to the end of January it is time to start thinking about what to do with the upcoming growing season. Now is the ideal time to prepare your greenhouse for a successful 2025 of flowers, veg and fruits. In this guide we’ll go through what you should do and when in order to have the most successful growing year.
Don’t have a Greenhouse?
If you don’t have a greenhouse then you need not worry, Greenhouses are one of the garden buildings that we specialise in here at Waltons. So occasionally throughout this blog we’ll mention some of our favourite greenhouses which might serve as inspiration for which greenhouse to get.
Give your Greenhouse a clean
If you did a big clean before winter then some of these steps you're already one step ahead but either way giving your Greenhouse another general clean is always a good idea. Start by removing any plants that didn’t survive the winter or that won’t be flourishing again anytime soon, dropped leaves and loose twigs should always be put in the bin. Once cleared, check for any breaches or damage on both the exterior and interior and be sure to fix those before doing anything else.
6 x 6 Evesham Wooden Greenhouse
Bring timeless charm and functionality to your garden with the 6 x 6 Evesham Wooden Greenhouse. Featuring a classic British design, antique ironmongery, and UV-resistant styrene glazing, this greenhouse offers an ideal space for growing plants, fruits, and vegetables year-round. Its robust tongue and groove construction ensures durability, while an opening roof vent allows for optimal ventilation. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, this greenhouse is a stunning and practical addition to your outdoor space.
Letting the Light into the Greenhouse
Properly cleaning the windows of your greenhouse are a must for creating a good environment year round for plant satisfaction. Using warm soapy water is normally all it takes to clean the glass of a greenhouse, but cleaning both the inside and the outside is very important. If the soapy water isn’t enough try combining white vinegar and water for an even more efficient cleaning solution.
6 x 3 Evesham Victorian Growhouse
Perfect for smaller gardens, the 6 x 3 Evesham Victorian Growhouse combines compact design with premium materials. This growhouse is ideal for potting plants and starting seeds, featuring UV-resistant styrene glazing for safety and an opening roof vent for ventilation. With weatherproof shiplap cladding and built-in potting shelves, it offers both style and functionality in a space-saving footprint. A great choice for budding gardeners looking to grow all year round!
Powering Up your Greenhouse
Getting mains into your greenhouse is often a task that many people avoid undertaking, but once completed it allows for many upgrades that will greatly benefit your plants. We have a very helpful guide on getting mains power to your garden building that can easily be applied to getting power to your greenhouse. Once done the upgrades are near endless, from automatic vent openers to cool the greenhouse down when it exceeds 29 degrees or a heater with built in thermostat to heat things back up keeping it nice and cosy. Even something as simple as overhead lights can make a big change but
12 x 6 Shiplap Combi Greenhouse & Wooden Storage Shed
The 12 x 6 Shiplap Combi Greenhouse & Wooden Storage Shed is the ultimate dual-purpose structure for gardening and storage. Its spacious greenhouse features UV-resistant styrene glazing and an opening roof vent for year-round growing, while the attached shed offers secure storage with durable tongue and groove flooring. Designed with weatherproof shiplap cladding and a classic apex roofline, this versatile building is ideal for serious gardeners who need both planting space and tool organisation.
Too soon to start planting?
Not at all! For certain plants such as carrots, tomatoes and herbs that take longer to truly flourish planting them now in small nursery pots and letting them begin their growing inside will mean when they’re ready they can be placed back into the greenhouse and be ready to reap alongside other plants. For other plants it will most likely be too soon to plant, especially within a greenhouse, but getting the seeds and bulbs ready is something to do earlier in the year as it helps visualise what you’re going to plant and how much of it.
8 x 6 Shiplap Premium Potting Shed
The 8 x 6 Shiplap Premium Potting Shed combines bright, airy growing space with secure storage. Its lean-to panel with styrene-glazed windows floods the interior with natural light, creating an ideal environment for potting and growing plants. Constructed with durable shiplap cladding and reinforced framing, this shed is built to last. Featuring UV-resistant glazing, an opening roof vent for ventilation, and a robust tongue and groove floor, it’s a perfect choice for gardeners seeking both practicality and style.
Summer Around the Corner
With summer coming soon this is the perfect time to begin preparing your greenhouse for the growing season. Be sure to give it a deep clean to avoid critters crawling around your freshly planted crops and look inside and out for any damage or gaps that will need quick maintenance. After that look at getting mains power into your greenhouse in order to enhance the growing experience, such as automatic heaters and vent openers. Once your greenhouse is sorted, think about what plants you want to grow this year and get the bulbs and seeds ready now. Certain plants would do best being planted now and kept inside for the first few months but either way knowing what you’re going to plant means you can plan accordingly the space and time frame for each.
