Design

WHAT TO DO IN DECEMBER   December 21st is the Winter Solstice – the shortest daylight hours of the year – and as seeds depend on light, moisture and warmth to germinate, it isn’t the months for sowing.  But there is still plenty to do under glass in readiness for the upcoming GYO season. After […]

The much-anticipated RHS Chelsea Flower Show is not too far away, taking place next month over 21 – 26 September. You’ll be able to find Griffin Glasshouses on stand RHW611 along with all of the wonderful show gardens that will be on display – and we’re really excited to see the return of the show […]

We celebrated the return to the flower show circuit at RHS Hampton Court by unveiling two new accessory features to add to our glasshouse range. Greenhouse shelving and a crank handle – both reflecting the increasing love affair UK gardeners have with the Victorian era – have been launched at Hampton Court Flower Show by […]

The month of May is always eagerly anticipated by people who just love going to flower shows. RHS Chelsea is the ultimate highlight of the flower show circuit each year, with tickets selling like hot cakes for the very limited gate numbers that are allowed through into the site. What the RHS Chelsea Hospital site lacks […]

In this feature article, we celebrate the work of both our own team at Griffin Glasshouses and the team at Chilstone who each contributed to the beautiful garden at Pashley Manor. Chilstone have put together this piece on the history of the garden and the features that have been added to it over the years. […]

Dibleys Nurseries are hosting a Virtual Flower Show in April 2021 and Griffin Glasshouses are signed up and ready to take part! Over the 17th and 18th of April you’ll be able to walk through those virtual doors and take a look around the Virtual Floral Hall or find Griffin Glasshouses in the Sales Tent. There […]

Griffin Glasshouses have been proud sponsors of Plant Heritage since 2016, offering support by sponsoring their Directory, which has just been published for 2021. We believe in giving back where we can. As well as supporting the National Gardens Scheme with proceeds from the sales of our NGS collection of glasshouses, we also offer support […]

If you are an alpine enthusiast, you’ll be interested in reading the latest feature article on the Alpine Garden Society website.  The feature looks at the specific needs of some alpines, where the help of a glasshouse is needed in order to survive and thrive in the UK. Although alpine plants grow in wide-open spaces […]