This week suddenly feels like winter has arrived. Frost is covering the cars and our breath resembles that of a baby dragon as we step outside on a morning! As December arrives next week and our pumps and demin jackets are replaced with wellie boots and duffle coats, don’t forget that your greenhouse would also … Continue reading Winter Solace →

As the nights slowly draw in and September comes to a close, I think it is fair to say this month has been delightful in showering us with warm sunny days, giving us the perfect little lift before the cooler weather sets in. Here in Suffolk our lawns are now scattered with falling leaves and … Continue reading Get set SOW! →

After a delightful heat wave, it is of course predictable that here in the UK our weather fronts get balanced out with yet another cold and wet spell. It is nearing the end of June so we can’t expect hot and sunny days for the whole month now can we?! It is safe to say … Continue reading Strawberries and Dreams! →

What a crazy few days we have had to kick start April. Here in Suffolk we have had a week full of glorious sunny spells, bitterly cold winds, snow storms and rain showers! It has certainly made the Easter holidays interesting, with our rucksacks full to the brim to cover all eventualities on those local … Continue reading Spring into action this April! →

As February draws to a close and the days finally begin to lengthen, it’s time for your greenhouse to take centre stage. From sweetpeas to tomato seeds, let the sowing commence! Lockdown continues to inspire a new generation of growing enthusiasts and our Vitavia greenhouse range remains in huge demand. Our greenhouses have been flying … Continue reading Happy Sowing, Happy Growing, Happy Days! →

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all managed to have a relaxing festive break, albeit a little different this year. We at Vitavia normally spend Christmas Day together as a family, so it was definitely a quieter one for us without the 6 grandchildren running riot! Fingers crossed the craziness can resume for 2021, … Continue reading Cautiously, yet optimistically, stepping into 2021… →

Interview with Peter Janssens from Janssens Greenhouses in Belgium What made your grandfather start Janssens?  Do you know where he drew inspiration in order to start and build this business? My grandfather Constant Janssens founded the company in 1946. He was a carpenter and started a construction company.  He established a strong reputation in building … Continue reading Janssens Greenhouses – Over 70 Years of Heritage →

Hello You! Firstly, Happy New Year and Happy New Decade! Sorry for the delay, I definitely went into hibernation in January, but storm Ciara and Dennis certainly woke me up! I hope you had a good start to the year and are raring to go and smash 2020! You may not have realised it yet but … Continue reading A Love Letter from your Vitavia Greenhouse! →

Did someone say December? At the end of this week?! Whether we like it or not, Christmas songs have been flowing through every radio station and shop floor for about a month already, so there really is no getting away from it! Christmas Day is a mere four weeks away, so we thought we’d better … Continue reading What makes Vitavia stand out from the crowd? →