Cold Weather On The Way - Greenhouse Winter Preparations ❄️

 

The weather is turning . The clouds are coming from the East this evening and it's beginning to feel a lot cooler than of late . 

 So I hobbled up to the greenhouse to get some insulation up .
 It's not the most attractive looking , but I fix up windscreen shields along the East side . I slide them in between that white trellis and the window .

 I stand the most tender plants on polystyrene sheets  and some extra bits at the window to block out any draughts .

The windscreen shields are cheap to buy . Sheets of newspaper ready to throw over the plants in the evening .

Newspapers and fleece at the ready .   I fix up windbreak mesh over the door  and fastened back with cup hooks .

Another windscreen shield across the North facing window . Sorry about the blurry pic !

I always save any polystyrene , it's useful to protect tender plants .

                    Insulation rolled out along the rafters .

The candle lantern and supply of candles , in case we get an Arctic Blast warning .

Not sure about the ferns . I might slide another windscreen shield behind them .

    I think I have remembered everything now . I just hope the greenhouse roof doesn't leak too much .

                While I'm about it , I must not forget the outside tap cover !

                             We don't want burst taps !   

I grow lots of Succulents and Cacti that really need protecting . How do you protect your greenhouse over the Winter ? What do you grow ? 

Living here on the Lizard Peninsula , Cornwall , this is what I do every year .

 If you live further up country , then this may not be enough for your plants .

                       🌿🌿🌿❄️ Any tips ?   Always welcome ! 🌿🌿❄️