Garden Tunnels Blog
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How is growing your own vegetables sustainable?
Growing your own food is not only fulfilling and cost-efficient, but it also helps to alleviate pressures on industrial food production. Global food suppliers directly contribute to a steady increase in carbon emissions through their methods of growing and distributing food. Research indicates that approximately 25% of global carbon emissions are caused by the worldwide […]
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Care guide for your polytunnel Garden in hot weather
The weather during British summer time is unpredictable to say the least! The hot weather has returned this week, which can pose challenges to gardeners, especially those with polytunnel gardens. While polytunnels – https://gardentunnels.co.uk/shop/ provide protection and create a controlled environment, they also trap heat and increase the temperature inside. To ensure the health and […]
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Should I be collecting rainwater?
Is water becoming less available? Despite recent downpours, reservoir levels across the country are not as they used to be because of lower-than-average rainfall in May and June. As seen in July, the impact of climate change and the mismanagement of water companies mean that hosepipe bans are becoming the norm in British Summertime. As a result, if you […]
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How to install a polytunnel: 10 top tips for success
Garden tunnels are an excellent addition to any household garden, allotment, or smallholding, providing a controlled environment for your plants and helping to extend the growing season. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, installing a garden polytunnel can be the start of a rewarding hobby. You may be wondering ‘how do […]
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What to grow in June
June has arrived! Discover the best fruits and vegetables to grow this month. Garden tunnels allow you to grow all year round making them a valuable asset to have in your garden. If you’re struggling to know what to grow in June, look at our helpful growing guide! WHat can you grow in your polytunnel […]
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George Anderson Testimonial
Customer: George Anderson Really happy with the service you provided, also the quality and construction of the tunnel is first class. Really like the straight sides so that maximum growing can be achieved. Hopefully a successful first season will follow.
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Carole Henson Testimonial
Customer: Carole Henson Location: Brynglas Garden Tunnel Product: Large Polytunnel I bought my Haygrove polytunnel 10 years ago, and previously had a much smaller one from another well-known supplier. The quality of the Haygrove tunnel is hugely superior to the previous one. The plastic is much better quality, with built in roll-up sides as standard, […]
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DR John and Mary Colvin Testimonial
Customer: Dr John and Mary Colvin Location: Newport on Tay, Fife. Garden Tunnel Product: New cover and spare parts Thank you so much for all your help and flexibility in supplying our new cover and all the spare parts required to complete our polytunnel. We are most impressed by the quality of the Haygrove products, […]
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Sue and Rob Buchanan Testimonial
Customer: Sue and Rob BuchananGarden Tunnel Product: 6×4 Garden Tunnel We saw Haygrove tunnels at the royal Welsh show last year, and after chatting with Tim we were impressed with his knowledge and advice and the quality of the polytunnel. We ordered our 6×4 tunnel in August and as promised our tunnel arrived mid-November, Mandy […]
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Janet and Jon Barnes Testimonial
Customer: Janet and Jon Barnes Our Haygrove Garden Tunnel We first spotted the Haygrove Garden Tunnel at the Smallholder’s Show in Builth Wells in 2022 and were delighted that it could be constructed for us in June just a month later. We particularly like the construction of the tunnel. The shape gives more height for […]
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9 Reasons Why Haygrove Garden Tunnels are the best polytunnel for your allotment
Polytunnels are becoming a popular site on an allotment. This is because they offer much more space than your standard greenhouse and allow you to extend the growing season! Discover more about the best polytunnel for allotments and why you should consider one. 1. More growing space than a glasshouse If you grow on an […]
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Best vegetables to grow in winter
You can grow a lot of vegetables in winter in a polytunnel, particularly crops that will benefit from the additional warmth and protection. In the UK, the weather can be very temperamental, making Garden Tunnels all the more useful for controlling climate and ensuring you get a good harvest. Normally, a polytunnel will extend your […]