Monthly Archives: June 2016

Since the arrival of the VegTrug range a couple of months ago, we have been busy reading up and learning more about its purpose in order to help you get the most from it. We’re sure you know all about the great features of the VegTrug range and what makes them so special, but just in case you don’t, here’s a quick run-down;

1. The V shaped planter means you can really maximise your growing space to make the most of the seasons. The middle (which has a depth of 42cm) is where all your delicious veggies go that require a deeper root space, whilst the outside is perfect for everything else – more about what to grow and when later….
2. They are solid little (or rather big depending on which you go for) things which are made from hardy plantation-grown fir, and they come with protectors on their feet to help further project against rot
3. They come in all shapes and sizes, so you can literally create your own urban kitchen garden anywhere! Choose from the Poppy, classic or wall hugger ranges, with the classic and wall hugger coming in two sizes
4. They are much higher than a traditional raised bed, so all the horrible bending over is eliminated and due to their design, they can be moved (when empty) meaning you don’t need to dig up part of the garden - and if you think your produce would grow better in another area of the garden, you can move it there

Interplanting is one of the major advantages of the VegTrug and here’s some ideas for what to plant and when;

Potatoes – Need to be planted in the centre of your VegTrug to allow for plenty of space for the roots to establish themselves. You should plant your chitted potatoes when the soil has started to warm up, usually from mid-March or early April.

Radishes – Should also be planted towards the centre where the growing depth is greater. Radishes are quite easy to grow and will be ready to harvest around 4 weeks after sowing. Towards the end of May is normally a good time to start sowing your radishes and this can continue every couple of weeks well into Autumn if you want.

Broccoli – Another option for your deep planted crop is Broccoli. You can sow sprouting broccoli from mid-April to mid-May and it will do well in a sunny location in firm, moist soil.

Strawberries – These can be postioned towards the outside of your VegTrug. March is a good time to plant your strawberries and they’ll do well in fertile soil which is well-drained and that enjoys plenty of sunshine. Fruit should be ready for picking with 60 days, but this handy guide will take you through the various stages growth.

Garlic – Such an important component of cooking, garlic can be placed towards the outside of your VegTrug. You can plant from January to late March in free-draining soil and ensure you keep the soil well-watered. There are various websites which will give you tips on growing garlic, but it is one of the easier crops to grow, so we’d definitely suggest giving it a go!

Have fun growing!

Being one of the UK’s longest established greenhouse manufacturers, Eden know what they are talking about when it comes to greenhouses, and their current ranges which include the Birdlip, Burford, Blockley and Bourton greenhouses demonstrate what clever people they really are!

Eden greenhouses are available in a choice of frame and glass type – allowing you to immediately stamp some personality on your purchase. And what’s more, they are available in various shapes and sizes so there is most definitely an Eden greenhouse for you! The handy 12-year frame guarantee will see you through a number of Summers (and our lovely UK winters!).

However, what really gets us excited is the Zero Threshold Revolution, which sees a new, jam-free door mechanism which features a much smoother opening and closing operation – result! This means that it’s far easier for people to gain access to their greenhouse and they don’t need to worry about the door jamming. The Zero Threshold revolution is just that, a revolution which does away with the threshold bar so it’s now easier than ever to get wheelbarrows or trollies in and out of your greenhouse – result again! There is also a major advantage to all this for wheelchair users as they will be able to easily enter their greenhouse without having to worry about threshold bars and heavy doors. This earns a major thumbs-up from us!

The Eden range also comes equipped with a pile of accessories to help making gardening easier and more efficient. Accessories include the water butt and stand which can be easily connected to your greenhouse using the gutter connection kit, and will help to capture rainwater meaning you’ll have easy access to water. There is also internal staging available which is specifically designed to compliment the zero threshold range and is available in a wide selection of sizes. The internal staging helps to really maximise the space available to you in your greenhouse, allowing you to create an easy working space with the added bonus of using the space below the staging for storage or growing your produce.

Overall we’re really impressed with the Eden greenhouse range and think that they have managed to produce a modern but still very practical greenhouse range, suitable for the needs of the modern day gardener. The addition of the Zero Threshold makes for much easier access and is a great step forward - we wouldn’t be surprised to see other manufacturers following suit in the future and producing something similar!

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