6 Products to Get You Started on Your Home Growing Journey

If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of growing fruit and vegetables at home, then now’s the perfect time of year to take that plunge. And to get you started on the right track, here are six top greenhouses, planters and raised beds for home growing newcomers and veteran gardeners alike.

Planters

Planters are ideal for smaller outdoor spaces, and the fact that they’re self-contained means you can pop them wherever you want in your garden and have instant access to a convenient growing space for smaller plants and herbs. You’ll often find them on patios, up against the side of a house or garage, or outside a back door, perfectly positioned to become the go-to destination for fresh produce and herbs.

1. Forest Grow Bag Planter 3’9” x 1’10”

Grow bags are a quick and convenient way to grow plants, vegetables and herbs, but they can be a little messy to use and aren’t the most attractive addition to a garden.

Enter the Forest Grow Bag Planter, which has been specifically designed to accommodate and disguise grow bags. The raised legs of the planter elevate the bags, making the gardening process much kinder to your back, and the handy cross bar can be used to secure canes for taller plants. Pressure-treated wood and a 15-year anti-rot guarantee are additional bonuses that help to push this planter from ‘excellent’ firmly into ‘must-have’ territory.

2. Forest Large Kitchen Garden Planter 6’ x 2’

Being able to open your back door, grab a handful of fresh herbs and toss them into the bubbling pan on your stove is one of the beauties of having a planter like the Forest Large Kitchen Garden Planter on your patio.

This solidly built wooden structure offers 250 litres of capacity, which is plenty of room for basil, mint, rosemary, thyme and more classic cooking herbs to thrive. Raised legs make for a more comfortable gardening experience, while the wood has been pressure treated to maximise its lifespan and support a 15-year anti-rot guarantee. There’s also a smaller version available, with a 130-litre capacity, if you’re working with limited outdoor space. 

Raised Beds

Raised beds are an inexpensive way to cultivate your own vegetables as they provide simple, yet durable, planting spaces where rows of plants can thrive. They allow you to create a little vegetable patch on your lawn or you can combine multiple shapes and sizes for more of an allotment-style approach, with each bed dedicated to a different fruit or vegetable.

3. Forest Caledonian Small Raised Bed 3’ x 3’

Compact, easy to assemble and with attractive half-lap joints, the Forest Caledonian Small Raised Bed is a great entry level choice for any gardener. The frame is constructed from extra-thick 40mm timber and only needs a single screw in each corner to hold the structure in place. The wood has been pressure treated for extra protection against rot and won’t need any further treatment, while the whole raised bed is backed by an excellent 15-year anti-rot guarantee.

All you need to do is work out what vegetables you’d like to grow!

4. Forest Raised Bed Kit 6’6 x 3’3

For a slightly more decorative option, there’s the Forest Raised Bed Kit. The curved log walls have been planed to a smooth finish and pressure treated too, so you won’t need to worry about rot or retreatment for years to come (15 years to be precise). You’ll find 41cm pre-fixed spikes at each corner of the bed so that it can be securely fixed to the ground and the bed has a huge 360 litre capacity, more than enough for you to start your home growing journey.

Greenhouses

When you think of growing your own fruit and vegetables, the image of a greenhouse probably pops into your mind. They’re the quintessential garden building for at-home growing, providing you with an area where you can keep your plants safe from the elements and create the ideal growing conditions. As with the planters and raised beds, greenhouses come in so many shapes, sizes and materials that the only tricky decision to make will be narrowing down your options.

5.  6’ x 4’ Palram Canopia Hybrid Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse

Palram Canopia is one of the leading names when it comes to metal and polycarbonate greenhouses and the classic 6’ x 4’ Palram Canopia Hybrid is a firm favourite thanks to its great features and even greater price. A rust-resistant aluminium frame and galvanised steel perimeter base form the basis of the structure, supporting polycarbonate roof and side panels that are equipped with the latest in Fine Shield Technology™ in order to create a healthy growing environment for plants.

Then there’s the integrated guttering system (for access to a free water source), a manual roof vent (to help regulate the internal temperature), strong weatherproof credentials (wind resistant to 90km/hr and snow-load tested to 75kg/m2) and a lockable left- or right-hand opening door (to suit the orientation of your garden). And it’s all wrapped up in an attractive silver frame!

6. 4’ x 2’ Forest Wooden Mini Lean To Greenhouse

Where outdoor space is at a premium, but you still want the benefits of a greenhouse, the Forest Wooden Mini Lean To Greenhouse ticks a lot of the boxes. The acrylic glazed double doors, side windows and lid windows will keep you plants safely tucked away and out of harsh weather. The two shelves are just waiting to be covered in pots and the handy top-opening lid provides easy access to the interior.

Finally, and as with so many Forest wooden garden products, pressure-treated wood and a 15-year anti-rot guarantee come as standard, protecting your investment and helping to ensure that this mini-greenhouse can be put to good use for many seasons to come.

Greenhouses and Grow-Your-Own Products

In this article, we’ve only scratched the surface of the top-quality greenhouse, planters and raised beds on offer at B&M Garden Buildings. Be sure to check out the full range today and grab yourself a great deal before embarking on your grow-your-own adventure!

All of the products in this blog are only available via online order (not available in-store). So head over to B&M Garden Buildings where you can browse even more quality garden products. And don't forget you can get free delivery* and pick your delivery date!

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