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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Gardeners Favourites - Kevin Smith's favourite greenhouse plants for winter

Jan 30, 2024
Discover how to make the most of your greenhouse all year round with Kevin Smith's favorite winter plants. From overwintering to growing salad, explore the joy of homegrown produce in the colder months.
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  • Utilize greenhouse in winter for growing salad greens, transitioning from storage to fresh produce.
  • Greenhouse provides warmth on sunny days, creating a cozy retreat for gardening tasks during winter.

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Utilizing the Greenhouse in Winter

Kevin Smith shares his enthusiasm for his greenhouse in winter, emphasizing its initial purpose of overwintering tender plants like cannas and succulents. Despite starting with a primarily storage function, he transitioned to growing salad greens directly in the greenhouse beds. The process of sowing salad in October resulted in slow but tasty growth, providing fresh homegrown produce during the winter months. The adventure of harvesting salad at night with a mobile phone torch adds a magical element to the experience.

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