Calcification on glass, also known as limescale, occurs due to mineral buildup from hard water. This can happen when glass sheets are stored for extended periods. However, once your glasshouse is built and the panes are exposed to airflow without anything pressing against their surfaces, calcification will not occur.  Why Does It Happen?Hard Water: Hard water contains high levels of dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium. When...

There is a range of different glazing options for greenhouses and they all have advantages and disadvantages when compared. The right glazing for your greenhouse will be determined by your requirements, personal preferences, climate and budget. So, what are the main differences at a glance? Glass Polycarbonate Plastic Film Advantages Lo...

In order to get the best results from your greenhouse, it is important to have a solid, leveled and squared foundation. With a secure and stable foundation, your greenhouse will have smoothly sliding doors, easy to open windows and a strong anchoring system, which is especially important in high wind zones. It also increases the lifespan of your greenhouse. Our unique and custom made greenhouse bases are undoubtedly t...

The Aluminum for the framing is obtained in the form of aluminum logs that have been produced by the New Zealand Aluminum Smelter at Tiwai Point. Extrusion is completed by Inex Independent Extrusions in Hamilton. The profiles were designed by Winter Gardenz The dies for the extrusions have been engineered, designed and created by the same firm. Inex powder-coat the extrusions in-house. These are then bundled in lots of four...

What are Winter Gardenz greenhouses like in the wind? Very good. In fact, we'd go so far as to say they are the strongest greenhouses you will find in New Zealand. They are designed to withstand a constant wind speed of 120km/hr for up to 3-hours, and will survive gusts in excess of 150km/hr provided that are closed up (vents and doors shut and secured) and are sufficiently fixed to the ground. We recommend using our foundation mounting ki...

Good plant health, through good nutrition and environmental control, is the first line of defense against both pests and diseases in the greenhouse. But even in the best circumstances, some pests may bother your plants. Aphids, mites, and whiteflies are the most common serious insect problems. Use mechanical controls such as vacuuming, squashing, and washing at the first sign of trouble. Yellow sticky traps are effective against whiteflies. If...

Planting marigolds with tomatoes in your greenhouse can help repel whitefly from your tomatoes.  They produce a chemical called limonene, which helps repel whitefly naturally. This was verified in a controlled greenhouse study published in 2019 that can be found here.   Keeping your tomato plants free of disease is key, so the more you can do preventatively the better. Companion planting with marigolds is a grea...

Greenhouse growing is a family affair! Many people ask us why they should even consider buying a greenhouse. Here are the top ten reasons our customers have shared with us. Let's you start the seeds you choose much earlier How much fun is it looking through your favourite seed catalog every year and finding something new and different. It may be a new variety of a flower, or a bigger, better tasting tomato. What can be more satisfying tha...

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...

Download the full newsletter here Overview / what’s happening this month It’s been gratifying this month to be able to supply fresh organic greens to friends and family, such is the amount coming out of the glasshouse (I can’t keep up with eating it all). I’ve planted pineapple, been dealing with slugs and snails, trained the recently planted tomatoes and been propagating lot’s of plants from cuttings. I’ve also removed half the...

You may want to start by creating a path down the centre of the greenhouse to give good access for watering and collecting fruit. You can use pavers, which will reflect heat back into the growing space. They also absorb the heat from the sun to be released back into the growing space in the evening to keep the temperature up. Another option is a gravel pathway, which allows good drainage. How you layout your greenhouse depends on wh...

After a long career in a service-based role, John Herrick was ready for a change of pace. With an engineering background and an entrepreneurial mindset, John set out to find an industry where he could inject some innovation, and he found his inspiration in the most unexpected place. While travelling around Europe, playing with the idea of selling rubbish bins, John settled down in Germany in anticipation of the beer fest. He visited a ma...