Over the winter months, polytunnels will have been subjected to a great deal of damp weather. This will undoubtedly have left deposits of algae and other dirt on the tunnel, all of which needs to be cleaned away to ensure the interior receives as much sunlight as possible.

The commercial world has long been aware of the many benefits of cultivating crops under polytunnels, and now hobby gardeners are catching on in their droves!

When producing fruit and vegetables on a commercial scale, it’s imperative to create production conditions that maximise yield and extend growing seasons in a cost-effective manner.

Our GROWCELL project in conjunction with Lancaster University.

The aim of this project is to develop a controlled environment growing chamber with LED Lighting, Which would produce crops with lower energy consumptions and less water in any external environment.

Our aim is to design a structure that will solve the issues that polythene clad structures have and bring the structure up to modern EN glasshouse standards.

The Easy Build polytunnel is by far the quickest, easiest and most durable polytunnel available. No specialist tools or skills are required to construct it, and our innovative screw-in anchors take just minutes to screw into the ground

Introducing raised beds to your vegetable or flower patch has many benefits...

Though winter may mean things slow down in your garden or allotment, there are definitely things you can be getting on with to keep you busy over winter and give you some great crops come the end of the colder winter.

Largely used by commercial growers and other businesses within the agriculture and horticulture industries, commercial polytunnels are a cost effective solution to growing crops and housing livestock.

Built to measure, we produce polytunnels that are specifically designed and manufactured to meet your individual growing requirements, therefore when selecting your horticulture polytunnel it is vital you know what you’ll be growing.

If you’re looking to invest in a high-quality hobby polytunnel for your garden then there are a number of things you should first do in preparation…

If you’re looking to invest money in a high quality commercial polytunnel then it’s more than likely you’ll need to apply for planning permission.

With winter just around the corner farmers up and down the country will soon begin their preparations for the busy lambing season ahead! Managing your animals’ welfare is vital throughout the year but more so during the up and coming months as temperatures plummet dramatically during the harshening British winter.

Autumn has arrived which means one thing…leaves. They gather in beautiful rich autumn colours around the garden and seem almost a daily task to clear away. But don’t waste by throwing in your garden bin turn them into nutrient rich compost  known as leafmould.

How to make your leafmould

With the Wimbledon mania over and the countless school sports days on the horizon, I find myself devouring strawberries by the dozens. A pot of strawberries and cream in the sun is the iconic summer snack, and even more appealing when they are homegrown in your own garden.

Late summer is the best time to start off a new strawberry bed- so now’s the time to start preparing!

Crops are growing, seeds are still being sown, the temperature is rising and you are busy, busy, busy.

June will see the last of your asparagus and the first of your beetroot, runner beans, strawberries and courgettes. You and your family will soon have a daily supply of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad. But you will have to work hard at it!

One of the most popular and easy to grow polytunnel crops is the tomato. The tomato will thrive in a polytunnel environment and provide you with a bumper crop all through the summer right up until October.

When choosing where to plant your tomatoes consider having chives and nasturtiums as neighbours, they will enhance the flavor of your fruit.

Northern Polytunnels are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high quality Water Storage Tanks, designed to provide a cost effective solution for the permanent or temporary storage of bulk water.

15th - 26th May is Be Nice to nettles week. The Nettle (Urtica dioica) is not the first thing we all think of when we are planning our planting for the year. They sting our legs and leave us looking around for a dock leaf. So why would you want this weed the polytunnel?

In February 2013, Kate Redpath contacted Northern Polytunnels for help with her unique and edible dream - The Tarland Community Garden. The project, which is based in Aberdeenshire, leases gardening space to its members and its aim is to bring the gardening community together and to encourage local production of food.

For Polytunnel gardeners, March is the most anticipated month of the year. After having your face up-to the cold windows for the past few months itching to get outside you can finally begin work again. Spring is when the majority of our seeds are planted, the doors on our polytunnels are open again and the sun pops out to warm our backs (although you shouldn’t forget the nights are still cold).