Smallholder in Berkshire 2024 Best Year Yet
Introduction
Mark and Sally, passionate gardeners from Newbury, Berkshire, first encountered Keder Greenhouses during a visit to Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset in 2018. Impressed by the design and functionality, they decided to invest in a 4m x 8m Smallholder Greenhouse to enhance their vegetable garden and orchard.
Purchase and Installation
Just a few days after their visit, they purchased the Smallholder Greenhouse. The installation process was smooth, and within no time, the greenhouse became a vital part of their vegetable gardening and flower propagation and raising setup.
Initial Impressions
In the first year, Mark and Sally were pleased with the immediate impact the greenhouse had on their gardening efforts. The structure provided a protected environment, allowing for an extended growing season and better control over plant conditions.
Meeting at Chelsea Flower Show
In early 2024, Mark and Sally met Electra from Keder at the Chelsea Flower Show. During their conversation, Electra requested them to share some photos and a review of their experience with the greenhouse. Mark happily obliged, providing a detailed account of the journey over the past five years.
A Review from Mark
Mark’s review highlighted 2024 as their best year since installing the Keder Greenhouse. He shared, “2024 has probably been our best year that we’ve had since the Keder Greenhouse was installed, and we are really enjoying ourselves. We have had an 8m x 4m Keder from the smallholder range for around five years now, and this has been the most productive season to date.”
Productive and Enjoyable Gardening
Mark detailed how the greenhouse has allowed for small successional sowings, which enabled continuous harvesting of various vegetables such as salad leaves, French beans, beetroot, and leeks from the start of spring.
Despite the cold and very wet spring 2024, the greenhouse provided a controlled environment where strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines thrived. Herbs grew full of flavour, and sweet peas added a delightful fragrance.
Benefits of the Keder Greenhouse
Mark emphasised the benefits of having the greenhouse during the adverse weather conditions of 2024. The structure not only protected his plants but also made gardening more enjoyable, especially for raising seedlings and planting out. He noted the ease of maintenance, stating, “With a scrub down and hose off once or twice a year, it’s easy to keep clean and bright. We’re enjoying it more than ever.”
Conclusion
Mark’s experience with the Keder Greenhouse underscores its value for passionate gardeners seeking extended growing seasons and better control over plant conditions. His testimonial is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of Keder Greenhouses in enhancing gardening experiences, regardless of weather challenges.
This case study showcases how Keder Greenhouses can transform gardening practices, offering protection, productivity, and pleasure for gardeners like Mark and Sally.
