Greenhouse and Sun

Hi All
I�m new so please forgive the daft questions.
I�ve been allowed a small piece of the garden to use for growing my veg and now I want to put a greenhouse on it.
The problem is it�s not in the best position. It�s at the back of the garage and has some trees overhanging. It gets the sun in the morning and in the summer has good light throughout but not direct sunlight much after 11am. I managed to grow lot�s of tomatoes this year but not one ripened on the vine!
My question. Is the expense of the greenhouse worth it if it�s only going to get a small amount of sun? Is sun the main factor? Can heat (artificial) be just as big a factor?
Sorry my first post is so long
Thanks

 

i think position is the main thing

 

you can grow plenty of atttractive veg in among perennials eg rainbow chard, purple sprouting brocoli, autumn king cabbage, asparagus, and i m sure there are more

 

My Wife's not keen on having veg in the borders but I'll mention it again.
So you only think it's worth it if it's in sunlight all day?

 

you may not have got tomatoes to set fruit cos it was nt warm and sunny enuff, realistically the expense is not worth it for veggies, its up to you tho, its a hobby really
heating a greenhouse from say feb to april is used to promote early growth, but they need light or could be leggy, they will be a lot warmer tho thru the summer and you should get better results, its just not ideal, tho
rem green tomato chutney is really nice, there are loads of reasons for tomatoes not setting

 

Well, I was using the ploy to grow plants for my wife so as to buy the greenhouse!
Not sure.... I think I want it more than need it.

Would I be correct in saying that whatever I have now will improve with a greenhouse? (my input not included)

 

Lenticular, I agree with TLG, if the greenhouse doesn't get any sun then its in the wrong place.
Tell her about all those fantastic bedding plants you'll be able to bring on early if the greenhouse was sited in a different position.
Plants tend to get more leggy in a greenhouse, if the greenhouse is in shade for a lot of the time the problem gets worse.

 

Just looking at the trees. I think there is some room for cutting back. The garden is south facing so does get sun. I'm just not sure how much.
I've been looking at getting a Rhino green house but they cost so much I wanted to be sure it would work. What I might do is get a cheep small one from B&Q first to see what happens.

 

when i had a greenhouse i filled it easily then found i need cold frame to harden off,plants

 

Trouble is you could end up buying two greenhouses that way

 

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Thanks for everyone's advice. You have all been very helpful. I'm really glad I came across this board. I don't think I'll be able to post much helpful advice to others but If people don't mind me asking questions I'll keep asking.
Oh by the way. I'm cutting back the overhanging trees (not too much they do look nice) and getting a Greenhouse tomorrow
Thanks again. I�ll let you know how it comes along