Glasshouses, including conservatories, always seem to be either too cold or too hot. Glass is a useless insulating material, and sunshine, even on a cold day, causes the temperature to rise dramatically. These external forces can make the place an oven just when your seedlings are at their most vulnerable, so ventilation is the key. Open the vents a little from late morning to mid-afternoon, then make sure they remain closed until the next day. The weather, of course, is capricious, so your responses must be timely. SCD
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courtsFrom Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, before you book your next holiday, take a look at our pick of the 12 best.
