When it comes to hosting events during the winter months, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring that your guests are comfortable and warm. Fortunately, our Architectural Glasshouses offer a unique solution that not only keeps everyone cozy but also provides an enchanting atmosphere. In this blog, we'll explore the different ways you can utilize our glasshouses for events and delve into why these spaces create such inviting and warm environmen...

Hey, if you want to join a group of keen greenhouse growers, hop on over to our group at The Greenhouse Gardener NZ | Facebook.  We've grown to over 6,100 members just since last November!  The group is quickly becoming a great resource for all your greenhouse questions, with several members asking and answering questions every day....

A greenhouse as a wedding venueWhen it comes to crafting a truly memorable wedding, couples are constantly seeking unique and extraordinary venues to celebrate their special day. In the serene town of Warkworth, New Zealand, an unforgettable wedding took place. Discover how one Winter Gardenz architectural greenhouse was transformed into a captivating wedding venue that left guests in awe.From the moment this customer decided to build a greenhous...

Harvesting and herbs It’s been steady as she goes the last few months with daily picking of greens, peas, beans, cucumber, tomatoes and herbs (aka daily salads). I don’t know how it’s escaped me for so long but I’m only just discovering how good a diversity of fresh herbs taste over a bed of greens. I have oregano, basil, parsley, sorrel, thyme and tarragon planted. These herbs love the glasshouse where I can give them water sparingly and they t...

Hey there!  Need help deciding on a greenhouse size?  Well you've come to the right place.  In a nutshell, our kitset greenhouses come in 3 different lengths (6ft/8ft/10ft or 2m/2.6m/3.2m) and various lengths in 2ft panel increments starting at 6ft, though we can make them longer if you need.  Here are some considerations when deciding on a greenhouse size:You will need at least 2m of clear space both sides of the g...

If you are planning to grow lettuces in a Winter Gardenz greenhouse during winter in Auckland, you can enjoy fresh, crisp greens all year round with the help of a Winter Gardenz Frost Guard heater.Firstly, it's important to choose lettuce varieties that are suitable for cooler temperatures, such as winter density, Arctic king, and rouge d'hiver. You can utilise the space in your greenhouse by adding shelving and growing the lettuces in...

Planting tomatoes horizontally or on their side can promote more root growth, which in turn can help the plant grow stronger and produce more fruit. With winter approaching, if you've got seedlings going that are about half a meter tall or less and not going to fruit outside in time, now's a good time to bring them into your Winter Gardenz greenhouse and try horizontal planting in containers.  When you plant a tomato horizontally, you...

As cooler weather approaches, this is the perfect time of year to bring some of those heat-loving peppers inside your Winter Gardenz greenhouse to continue producing throughout the winter.  Today we're talking specifically about capsicums and increasing yield through pruning.If you want to increase the yield of your capsicum (bell pepper) plants, you should consider pruning. Pruning capsicum plants will stimulate new growth and increase the...

As we move into cooler weather, peppers are a great crop for inside your greenhouse. They have endless varieties and culinary applications, from Thai curry dishes to salsas and so much in between! Here's a few pointers: 1. Choose the Right Variety for your cooking needs: The first step to growing peppers in a greenhouse is to select the correct variety. There are many types of peppers available, including bell, sweet, and hot peppers. Rese...

The last 2 months = neglect and complete replanting  The last few months I’ve been dealing with a severe calf strain which has affected my ability to get to the glasshouse (it’s located down a flight of stairs and a small bank). I made unfortunate but necessary decision to abandon it and needless to say it became an almighty overgrown mess.  Overgrown mess after 2 months of neglect  This did however prom...

Have you been to the grocery store lately? Isn’t it starting to feel a bit like you’re getting robbed when you walk in and see those prices? Wouldn’t it be great if you could just grow your own food all year round? Wait, you can!  Growing in a greenhouse is not only fun and rewarding, it also has the benefit of providing you with amazing food year-round. Of course you can grow outside too, and when the weather permits, that’s a...

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