In an ideal world we would all spend every minute of the day in our polytunnels, trying to get the most out of our crops. However, if this isn’t an option, you need to know that your plants are taken care of when you are not around. This is why a proper irrigation and ventilation system is important.

It is undeniable that more and more people are combatting the large supermarket chains and becoming more self-sufficient; Raised beds are the perfect solution, allowing even a concrete yard to be turned into a flourishing vegetable patch. 

Did you know that over two thirds of strawberries in the UK are now grown here rather than overseas, approximately 90% of those strawberries are grown in polytunnels and Northern Polytunnels supplies the UK’s top strawberry growers.

An undeniable trend in recent years is that more and more people are wanting to become self-sufficient and take pride in growing their own fruit and veg in their own space. The question still remains though: is it better to do this in a polytunnel or a greenhouse?

One of the most important factors to consider when growing produce in polytunnels is ventilation.Proper ventilation for your polytunnel is crucial to getting the most out of your crops.

The Chelsea Flower Show has been a staple British tradition since 1913 and has been growing in both size and popularity ever since. This year’s Chelsea Flower Show will be running from the 21^st to the 25^th of May, following the theme of encouraging people to “reconnect with nature”. 

Single-use plastics are undoubtedly one of the greatest threats to nature and as we become more and more aware of the issues we face; we are all looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Although it may not seem it, a polytunnel can actually do more good to the environment than harm.

Martin Edwards, partner at R & D Gregory near Garstang, Lancashire installed two 850m² polyhouses in 2018 to supplement his existing traditional buildings. 

Did you know that over two thirds of strawberries in the UK are now grown here, and approximately 90% of those strawberries are grown in polytunnels. Northern Polytunnels supplies the UK’s top strawberry growers.

The team at Northern Polytunnels turned their attention towards designing a polytunnel with the same strength and durability it has become renowned for, scaled down to suit the hobby gardeners around the country but simple enough that you can put it up yourself with minimum assistance needed. 

We’ve included a step-by-step guide on how to build your own Easy-Build polytunnel: