About Grow Under Glass
About Grow Under Glass
Grow Under Glass is a practical resource for anyone in the UK who wants to get more from their garden, allotment, or patio by growing under cover. No overblown promises — just straightforward, honest guides covering the things beginners actually need to know.
The guides here focus on UK contexts, UK suppliers, and UK weather. Most content online is written for a US or Mediterranean audience, which causes real problems when you are trying to follow advice that does not apply to British conditions. That is the gap these guides are written to fill.
Topics covered include:
- Cold frames — choosing, building, positioning, and getting the most from them year-round
- Seasonal growing — what to sow and when, tailored to the UK climate
- Troubleshooting — damping off, overheating, pests, and the other problems that catch beginners out
- Buying guides — honest comparisons of materials, brands, and what is worth the money
- UK-specific guidance — frost dates, hardiness zones, and suppliers that actually deliver here
Our Approach
We do not claim decades of personal gardening experience. What we do is research extensively, test methods in real British conditions, and summarise owner feedback from UK gardeners who have already made the mistakes so you do not have to.
If we have not tested something ourselves, we say so. If there is a catch you will not read about in the glossy catalogues, we mention it. Every guide is checked against RHS guidance, Garden Organic resources, and current UK supplier catalogues before publishing.
Get Started
New to cold frames? Start with the complete beginner’s guide — it covers everything from choosing your first frame to positioning it, sowing your first seeds, and avoiding the mistakes that waste time and money.