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Linda Lane is managing director of the family-owned and managed Griffin Glasshouses, now in its 53rd year.   She firmly believes that the British grow your own revolution continues to gather momentum and that the greenhouse is a key to success.  So, in between getting everything ready for the Griffin stand at next month’s Chelsea Flower […]

Linda Lane is managing director of the family-owned and managed Griffin Glasshouses, now in its 53rd year.  The grow your own revolution continues across the UK and Linda firmly believes that a greenhouse is a cornerstone for success. March really does herald the beginning of real work in the greenhouse.  You may have already started […]

It’s always great to be able to collaborate with friends, and for this most recent garden design in East Sussex, we’ve collaborated with Chilstone who have been commissioned to deliver their beautiful stonework in a garden we’ve installed one of our NGS Lavender glasshouses. Winter has bitten more than once so far, but we’ve been […]

Here at Griffin Glasshouses, we are delighted to be gearing up to return to RHS Chelsea and RHS Hampton Court in 2022 for two of the world’s best-loved flower shows both finally back in their usual slots. After the uncertainties that the past couple of years have brought, the Chelsea Flower Show in 2021 took […]

We’re really excited to reveal our plans for building a new Lean-to glasshouse design for The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society in Edinburgh! The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, affectionately known as The Caley, calls the recently restored Saughton Park in Edinburgh its home. In the park’s renowned walled garden there are a number of areas maintained […]

Planning a new greenhouse on your property? When you’re doing property renovations or upgrades, no change should be taken lightly. Luckily, when you get your Victorian greenhouse from Griffin, you’ll have won all the way: – Low maintenance structures and features – The quality structures add value to the property – Features are user friendly […]

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 […]

FOLLOW THE THREE W’S FOR A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE GREENHOUSE IN AUGUST   Linda Lane, managing director of Griffin Glasshouses, gives her top tips for looking after the plants in your greenhouse in August. “Nobody can possibly predict the weather with the rapid spread of climate change making an absolute mockery of traditional weather lore.  […]