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The Gardener's Almanac

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under glass in February

Week 5 - 29th to 4th

Green mould and grime can quickly build up on the inside and outside of greenhouse and conservatory glazing, so make time this month to give it a thorough clean.

Set up Dahlia tubers on hot bed.

Lay potatoes out to chit.

Start up dormant Fuchia.

Do not allow Cymbidiums to dry out.

Force Hyacinths into flower.

Keep an eye out for signs of aphids.

 
 

Week 6 - 5th to 11th

Start up dormant Gloxinia & Surfinia into growth.

Pot up Canna.

Close the greenhouse down when Grape vine growth restarts and tie the rods into place.

Pot back Fuchsia plants.

Cut back laterals on Peach trees.

 
 

Week 7 - 12th to 18th

Tidy up houseplants.

Prune fuchsia when the new buds appear.

Fetch potted Narcissii into warmth.

 
 

Week 8 - 19th to 25th

In unheated houses, ventilate freely on warm days to delay Grape vine growth.

Top dress potted Peaches.

Prepare and start up Bougainvillea & Calceolaria.

Prune Bougainvillea Datura.

Fetch containerised tulips indoors to induce early flowering

 

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