31 of the Best Sedum Varieties
26.09.2023 - 10:11 / gardenersworld.com
For gardeners who don’t have the luxury of an outdoor area to practise their hobby then indoor greenhouses can be a great investment. These small structures allow those with limited space to enjoy gardening with greenhouses that can live on windowsills, shelves, and even countertops.
Indoor greenhouses aren’t just reserved for those without a garden as they can be used to keep plants safe and warm in the winter, aid you in nurturing seedlings until they’re large enough to plant outdoors, extend your growing season, and broaden the types of plants you can raise.
If you’re on the market for an indoor greenhouse we’ve curated this guide to eight of the best with a mix of different styles, sizes and price points, to illustrate what’s available. We have also included some models that are suitable for use on balconies and terraces to help you make the most of whatever space you have available.
We also have guides for some great accessories for use alongside an indoor greenhouse such as plant misters and indoor plant pots. For those who do have space for an outdoor greenhouse, we also have advice on how to choose the best greenhouse, along with suggestions on all the useful greenhouse accessories you may need. Or, if you would prefer to make your own, take a look at our guide on how to make a mini greenhouse.
The best indoor greenhouses in 2023Struggling to grow plants without a garden? Browse our selection of the best mini indoor greenhouses below.
Paper High Recycled Glass Greenhouse TerrariumHandmade from recycled glass and metal, this has an attractive triangular design. The front glass panel is hinged to allow quick and easy access and it’s best suited to housing succulents or air plants (Tillandsia).
Dimensions: 26 x
31 of the Best Sedum Varieties
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A bird box provides a safe place for birds to build their nests and a specialist bird box camera can give you a closer look at the birds raising their families in your garden without causing disruption.
Gardening is incredibly rewarding but it can be tricky to keep on top of seasonal jobs such as sowing and harvesting, not to mention new planting plans, redesigns and wish lists from one year to the next.
Garden cloches are low enclosures used to cover plants and, depending on their style, offer protection against a number of factors.
While bird feeders are common in Britain’s gardens, bird baths are less so. Bird baths are a brilliant way of providing birds with a regular supply of clean water for both drinking and bathing. Bird baths become even more essential in the colder months when natural sources may be frozen or in the height of summer when water can be hard to come by.
When the sun is shining, the garden is the place to be. Gardening with kids is a great way to get them outside and learning about the natural world. However, if your kids would rather spend time with a screen than a garden spade, it can be a struggle to get them outdoors. Luckily, there are plenty of kids’ garden toys to make being outdoors more fun – from toys they can play with by themselves to games for the whole family to enjoy.
Trugs are a must-have garden accessory, combining practical utility and ornamental value. They can used for collecting cut flowers and plant cuttings, as well as for harvesting your homegrown fruit, veg and culinary herbs. Plus, they can be used to create indoor displays and they make wonderful gardening gifts.
There are few better ways to enjoy your garden and soak up the sun’s rays than with a garden lounger. This must-have piece of furniture is great for making sure you get your daily dose of vitamin D plus, they’re brilliantly uncomplicated – a light, airy bed for lazing in the sun.
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Monty Don is one of the nation’s favourite gardeners. For nearly twenty years, Monty has been lead presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World, the beloved television programme which inspires this magazine.
Bring the outdoors, indoors with a stylish and practical standing planter. Indoor plant stands are ideal for framing your succulents, cheese plants and other house plant varieties.