Russell says that there are good organic solutions to most polytunnel problems - the most important thing is to spot the problem and to take action at its earliest stage.

Q What pests and diseases affect polytunnels? A There are organic solutions to most polytunnel problems. For example: moulds and mildews can be controlled by good ventilation and watering regimes.

In particular, if you’re lucky enough to own a polytunnel or glasshouse, then this is the very best time to put it to its most productive use, especially when it comes to sowing and/or growing ...

By The Newsroom Published 26th Nov 2016, 06:00 GMT Updated 29th Nov 2016, 10:41 GMT Make sure you can grow 6ft tomatoes in your polytunnel Our gardening expert answers your letters and gives you ...

COUNCIL chiefs have been criticised by the local government watchdog for keeping details of a policy change about the plastic covering of polytunnels under wraps. Ombudsman Jerry White said ...

"We've taken legal advice, and we've been told there are problems with the Herefordshire County Council position - they seem to have got confused over different types of polytunnel." Though the ...

A Carmarthenshire dairy farm converting to autumn block-calving from a level milk supply profile has relieved pressure on calf-rearing facilities with ...

Families living in a picture-postcard village have been left fuming after an 'industrial size' polytunnel was built, blocking views of a nearby reservoir. Picturesque Argal reservoir on the ...