Bought it - what next

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Sargan, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. Sargan

    Sargan Gardener

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    Just had a good deal on a 2nd hand EDEN glass glazed greenhouse.
    2 roof windows, 1 x louvre window ,,, 8' x 12'

    I can site in in an area that gets sunlight all day ...

    My intent is to grow tomatoes, chills, peppers, cucumbers ... and salad stock when garden is too cold, and probably start of veg plants for the garden.
    No intent to grow flowers in it.

    Soil is not suitable for growing, but I could dig out enough to put in top soil if needed - although are there better ways to do things ?

    Poss options:-

    #1 centre flagged area, with earth beds on both sides and end

    # 2 centre flagged area with gravel bed down the side & container / pot grow.

    #3 flag or concrete the whole floor, and container/grow bag grow everything



    It comes with some staging ... I assume does not gain you any more growing area .. just raises it off the floor.
     
  2. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

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    #1 and replace the soil each year. I replace mine with 50% rotted manure and 50% rough compost from my compost heap. By the time it comes out of the greenhouse its nicely broken down :) and its much lighter to work / cart in & out than soil.
     
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