Highland Polytunnels Blog

Autumn storms are on the horizon, and with them come the questions every grower asks. Will wind, rain and cold undo months of work? Can you keep salad, brassicas and herbs productive into winter, and start earlier next spring?

Thinking about adding a polytunnel or greenhouse and unsure about planning permission? You are not alone. Rules can feel murky because they depend on size, siting, and how the land is used.

Choosing between a greenhouse and a polytunnel is one of the biggest decisions you will make for your plot. Both create a protected microclimate, but they behave very differently in UK conditions.

Growing your own food in a polytunnel is a year‑round commitment. It might feel strange to talk about winter crops in the middle of summer, but successful polytunnel gardening is all about planning. From the end of this month onwards, it’s time to start...

It is time to think about how we can each do our bit to make our world a better place and help to solve our global problems rather than contributing to them. Here are some sustainability tips for 2026, to help you live a greener and more ethical life...