Through The Growing Glass

Ciao! I’m Lisa, an Italian gardening enthusiast who’s recently taken on a thrilling new project—building my very own glasshouse in New Zealand. Inspired by the lush gardens of Italy, where fresh herbs and vegetables are at the heart of every meal, I’ve set out to recreate that experience in my new home. With my glasshouse now complete, I’m diving into the exciting world of growing: experimenting with different seeds, figuring out the perfect timing, and arranging my plants just right to maximize their growth. In this blog, I’ll take you through the process of starting to grow in a glasshouse, from sowing the first seeds to fine-tuning the layout of my garden. I’ll share tips on choosing the right plants, timing your crops, and discovering what works best in this controlled environment. Whether you're new to glasshouse gardening or looking for inspiration to improve your own setup, join me as I explore the ins and outs of growing fresh, flavorful veggies and herbs in a New Zealand glasshouse, with a little Italian flair.

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Building Our Gatehouse: A Family Effort

Building our gatehouse was more than just a construction project—it was a labor of love, frustration, and determination, made even more special (and complicated) by the helping hands of family.

When we set out to create this small but important structure, we knew we wanted it to be simple, functional, and, most importantly, built with materials we already had.

What we didn’t anticipate was just…

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Swapping, Sprouting, and Starting Over

Swapping, Sprouting, and Starting Over

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A Party, Some Seedlings, and a Bit of Chaos

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Seedlings, Survivors & a Bit of Muscle: Weekend Gardening Update

Seedlings, Survivors & a Bit of Muscle: Weekend Gardening Update

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Glasshouse Gardening Adventures: Resilient Tomatoes & The Great Seed Experiment

Tomato transplanting day! These plants have been through a lot: they were started back in spring and kept in vases, waiting for their forever home in the glasshouse. But during the glasshouse build, they had a rough time. Covered in sawdust, lacking proper stakes, and generally neglected… yet, here they are, still standing (mostly).To help them recover, I’ve removed all the tomatoes from the…

Glasshouse Gardening Adventures: Resilient Tomatoes & The Great Seed Experiment

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Bringing the Glasshouse to Life: The Final Touches

This past weekend, we finally wrapped up the last few tasks in the glasshouse – alone this time, our parents headed back to Italy midweek. It’s been a long journey, but we’re almost ready to start planting! One of the finishing touches was painting the inside of the raised beds with catramina, a protective bitumen-based coating that helps prevent moisture damage and extend the life of the wood……