Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Greenhouse 5ft x 2ft (1.5m x 0.6m)

The Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Greenhouse VICTGHHD is a 5ft x 2ft (1.5m x 0.6m) pent-roof wall greenhouse with a footprint of just 1.47m x 0.72m. That is genuinely compact. Even the smallest garden or patio can fit this against a wall or fence without losing much space at all.

The frame is pressure treated timber with 35 x 35mm sections and 12mm tongue and groove cladding throughout. Glazing is styrene rather than glass lighter and safer. The pent roof sheds rain well and the treated timber carries a 15-year anti-rot guarantee.

Two opening roof vents keep air moving inside and both are compatible with auto vents (sold separately). Two heights of adjustable shelving are included the middle shelf moves up or down to fit taller plants. Tomatoes, peppers, chillies and overwintering tender plants all work well in here.

This greenhouse suits anyone who wants to grow but has very little outdoor space. The back panel addition means it is fully enclosed no gaps. Double doors give access despite the narrow 347mm door width. Compact footprint, real growing space and a long guarantee make this a practical buy.

The frame uses 35x35mm pressure treated timber sections joined with tongue and groove 12mm cladding for rigidity. The pent roof pitches away from the wall which helps rain run off and reduces wind loading on the structure. Styrene glazing panels are set into the frame lighter than glass and less prone to cracking under impact. Two roof vents hinge open and the mechanism accepts standard auto vent arms sold separately. The wall-mounted design means one face is fully enclosed by the back panel added in the current version which stiffens the whole structure against racking.

The frame is pressure treated softwood timber with 35x35mm sections. Cladding is 12mm tongue and groove timber boards. Glazing throughout is styrene a lightweight plastic that is safer than horticultural glass and less likely to crack or shatter under impact or temperature change.

No base is included with this greenhouse. You will need to prepare a solid level surface yourself before assembly a concrete slab or level paving slabs are the recommended options. The ground must be flat and square. No flooring is supplied. This is a buyer-prepared base product.

This greenhouse is supplied flat packed for DIY assembly. Two people are recommended to handle the panels and glazing safely. Assembly time is not stated by the manufacturer so allow a full day. Instructions and fixings are expected to be included but are not explicitly confirmed on the product page. Professional installation is available through the retailer as an add-on.

The floor area of roughly 1.47m x 0.72m fits one standard grow bag lengthways with room for a pot either side. Two tomato or pepper plants in grow bags work well on the floor. The included adjustable shelving adds a second growing level use it for seed trays in spring or pot-grown herbs and chillies in summer. In autumn move tender fuchsias or pelargoniums onto the shelves to overwinter frost free. This is a one or two crop greenhouse but it earns its space.

Clean styrene glazing with a soft cloth and mild detergent each season to keep light levels up. Check the timber frame annually and apply a wood preservative to extend life beyond the 15-year guarantee period. Clear any debris from the roof and check vent hinges work freely each spring.

At 1.47m wide and just 0.72m deep this greenhouse sits flat against a wall or fence without eating into the garden. You need clearance at the front to open the double doors around 600mm is sensible. The pent roof slopes away from the wall so it cannot go into a corner where the roof would clash. The shelving doubles the usable growing area relative to the small floor footprint.