Garden Checklist ...

Good Morning!
Well I can't believe we're into November already!
Here are a few things you can be getting on with over the next week.

1. Rhubarb - Tidy up Rhubarb plants by simply pulling away any fallen stems that are below 45degrees, they should come away easily from the base with minimum effort. If preferred you can leave them until they have totally died back. Give them a good feed with a mulch but don't cover the crowns as this may lead to rotting. This is best on plants that are 5 years old or younger. If you have older plants you can dig up the crown and divide into separate plants.

2. Seeds - If you find yourself with a rainy day, we've had them all week! Now is a good time to sort through your seed collection, throw out any seeds that are past the expiry date printed on the reverse of the packet. However I do like to get rid of any seeds that are more than 2/3 years old. If you come across a few that you don't plan on using in the future but are in good condition, why not donate to a fellow gardener or local group?

3. Winter Protection- You can provide some winter protection for insects and hedgehogs in your garden simply by making a little shelter for them. I have used a broken pot laid on it's side in a place that doesn't get disturbed too often. I then filled it with a little soil and fallen leaves. Insects and hedgehogs will find their own way in.

4. Hardy Fuchsias - Protect Hardy Fuchsias planted outside from frosts by piling a thick mulch around the base.

5. Astrantia's - Cut down any dying stems on Astrantia plants down to ground level over the coming weeks.

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HAPPY GROWING!

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Weekly Garden Checklist ...

Good Morning!

It's Monday so it is time for another Weekly Garden Checklist. 

Incase this is the first time you have seen this particular themed post, it's a quick list of jobs you can be doing in the garden this week.

Let's get started!

1. Plant Roses - Now is a good time to indulge in a new Rose, or many! Remember to plant them with the graft covered and a good mulch!

2. Tulips  -November is a good time to plant Tulips, so if you haven't already done so it's time to get it done. This year I have gone for the variety 'Black Parrot'.

3. Hardy Fuchsia's - Speaking of mulching it is also recommended that you give the crowns a thick mulch for the Winter. You can do this at the same time as planting your Roses!

4. Cuttings - If you have any plants such as Currants and Gooseberries in your garden, you can take some Hardwood Cuttings from them now.

5. Treat - Lastly why not treat yourself to a good Gardening book to read on those days that the weather prevents any time outside. I know I am! Not only is it something for you to enjoy but it may give you ideas for next year.

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HAPPY GROWING!

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