Greenhouse Position

[Ste-EVo]

Considering a greenhouse but im doubtful that the position I'd want it in would be suitable.

Red lind is a 1800mm high fence with gaps between the boards.

Blue square is where id want it. No other suitable place now (Pic is from google about 4 years ago).

That position gets sun over the fence so the roof would get the sun but the sides wouldn't get a great deal, as its probably the shadiest part of the garden, although notvwhatbid consider 'derp shade'.

Thought would be appreciated before I rule out the idea. Thanks.

[sherman]

The obvious spot would be by the stone wall next to the northern patio.
That way it would get the south and west sun and the stone wall will help radiate heat over night into the greenhouse.

[OutInTheShed]

Maybe it depends what you want from it?
A lot of greenhouses end up needing shading in summer.

I guess the northern wall spot is not favoured because it would dominate the view from the lounge, but you could have a small 'lean to' greenhouse there, or some low cold frames, if getting plants started early is the objective?

A greenhouse in the southern corner would be low on early spring sun, but it would still be out of the frosts and all that.
And it's a work space to faff with plants in pots etc, out of the rain.

Our previous house had a greenhouse which was fairly shaded. Probably not ideal, but we got good use out of it.
Had we not moved, I would probably have added a lean-to greenhouse on a sunny wall for early spring and autumn use, we had a wall where most plants were baked in summer, so we moved stuff around in pots.

[Ste-EVo]

The suggested position is the only option now, as the rest of the garden has additional landscaping and planting since that Google photo.

If I were to get one, I was hoping to grow some tomatos, chilli's, cucumbers and bedding plants, basic stuff at first.

[Pheo]

Mine is at the bottom of my north facing garden but gets more than enough sun and as mentioned needs enough shading.

Tomatoes and chillies will need string sunlight to be successful so you just have to work out if there will be enough during the season. You can measure the Lux via your phone to get an idea

[Huzzah]

Mine isn't ideal, but provides shelter from frost, for cuttings and in the summer courgettes, tomatoes and basil.


I wouldn't have invested heavily for this location, but already had it.






Surprisingly versatile too, doubles up as a paint booth and winter storage for wood, tools whatever.

Edited by Huzzah on Wednesday 17th June 11:41

[Ste-EVo]

Huzzah said:

Mine isn't ideal, but provides shelter from frost, for cuttings and in the summer courgettes, tomatoes and basil.


I wouldn't have invested heavily for this location, but already had it.






Surprisingly versatile too, doubles up as a paint booth and winter storage for wood, tools whatever.

Edited by Huzzah on Wednesday 17th June 11:41

Looks ideal!

Is yours in a similar position to what im looking at?

[Huzzah]

Ste-EVo said:

Looks ideal!

Is yours in a similar position to what im looking at?

Yes, right up against a wall to the west, shaded by trees to the south a fence to the east and a screen to the north.

Not deep shade but fairly sheltered, gets warm though.

[The Gauge]

Whilst it may make sense to position a greenhouse at the furthest point from the house, seeing as they aren t usually attractive buildings, don t underestimate the convenience of having it close to the house for quickly nipping out to open the door when it s hot, watering plants, or to pick a few tomatoes etc.