Practical information on the greenhouse cover materials and helpful tips

Where ever it is (and whoever its owner may be) a greenhouse is bound to be one of three things: it is a structure wherein certain plants are grown for the purpose of securing their flowers or fruit in other words; a flower or fruit factory; or it is a general laboratory attached to the garden, where plants are ... (read more)

Things to Think About When Buying a Tent

A good camping tent is one that works for you. It sounds too simple, but often keeping it simple is the best way. First you need to decide how many people are going to sleep in your camping tent - living space. It might only need room for one person, or it might have to provide shelter for a family or a group of people -  how many people will fit in tent and what kind of mattress you will use length of your camping trip and time spent inside the tent distance to campsite you will have to carry the tent sleeping space desired per person, since some campers may prefer more space headroom needed inside tentstrenght, rain protection, climate, weather, temperature of campsite ... (read more)

The most important differences between PVC and PE party tents

The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a thermoplastic plastic material with an amorphous structure and a high modulus of elasticity. PVC is a polymer, which contains ca 56% chlorine. Therefore the material could be treated and used adding extra substances, which provide the material with its typical properties.

The Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic polymer, which (read more)

What is a polytunnel?

A polytunnel is basically a large framework of semi-hoops covered in polythene plastic. The polythene traps the sun’s energy creating an increase in temperature. The polythene is treated to resist UV damage. Polythene can have a thermal, anti-fog cover that prevents moisture forming into larger drops that will block sunlight or drip on the plants. Structures must be clad in fabric to prevent damage to the plastic when it rubs against the frame. A polytunnel can also be called a plastic or polythene tunnel or greenhouse, growhouse, polyhouse or poly tunnel.

Cheaper than glass greenhouses, some people think polytunnels aren’t so great looking but I think they’re gorgeous. This is probably because I’ve experienced the steady year round stream of delicious food that flows out of our own polytunnel. Others question the environmental cost of the structure against the savings resulting from growing a large amount of your own food. However, growing a vegetable garden that supplies you with fresh and organic food (without food miles) is pretty green.