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The Gardener's Almanac

For information on what to do in your garden this week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under glass in April

Week 14 - 2nd to 8th

Check heaters are working to provide frost-free conditions.

Open vents on warm days and fit automatic vent openers.

Sow Spring Onion seed in pots of well-drained compost.

Commence feeding Sprekelia if in flower.

Pot up Cymbidiums, Gladioli.

Dead head Amaryllus

Repot Alpines & Ferns
 
 

Week 15 - 9th to 15th

Cut back Bromeliads to compost level.

Gradually withhold water from Cyclamen plants that have finished flowering.

Pot up Billbergia, Gardenia,Schlumbergera,&  Vriesea 

 
 

Week 16 - 16th to 22nd

When Grapes come into flower, keep the greenhouse fairly dry to encourage good pollination.

Start Cactii into growth.

Pot on Aloe, Canna, Echevera, Ficus,and Peace Lily as required.

Commence feeding Chlorophytum.

 
 

Week 17 - 23rd to 29th

Continue to water and liquid feed bulbs such as Hyacinths that have been forced into early bloom until foliage shows signs of yellowing.

Afterwards lift and store the bulbs in a cool airy place until autumn.

Repot Crassula & Draceana if required.

Prepare beds for tomatoes.

 

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