Starting Your Spring Sowing Season
Bell jars for early season crops As we move into spring, it’s time to start thinking about sowing seeds for the growing season ahead. February and March are exciting months in the garden –...
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Gardening Calendar for February 2026
Fruiting buds on an apple tree – note the short stubby buds with rings around these are fruiting buds February marks a turning point in the gardening year. As days gradually lengthen and the...
Ali’s Garden – January Action Plan
This month marks an exciting shift in Ali’s garden strategy, with a stronger focus on early-season preparation, soil health, and sustainable growing practices. Here’s what we’re working on together. Overview: What’s Changing This Year...
Planting Calendar and crop notes – Ordered by Month
Month Plant Name Plant Type Notes JANUARY Chilies Seeds indoors (heated) Start early for best results JANUARY Aubergines Seeds indoors (heated) Heated propagator essential JANUARY Garlic Cloves direct Spring planting (autumn better) FEBRUARY Chilies...
Gardening tasks for Late January and Early February
Chitting Potatoes for an early crop January Winter Pruning – Fruit Trees Apple Tree Hygiene Raised Bed Maintenance Rose Pruning Mid-February Vegetable Sowing – Under Cover Early Salad Crops Herb Preparation Compost Bay Setup...
Planting soft fruit canes (raspberries etc) — November is ideal
Blackberries on plant Bare-root canes are cost-effective and easy to plant while dormant. Key tips
Toad homes — easy wildlife allies for slug control
Toad helping to keep slugs under control organically Invite amphibian neighbours to help eat slugs — cheap, natural and effective. How to set up
Fruit tree winter wash, pruning and grease bands (apple care)
Fruit tree grease bands A short winter routine protects spring fruit — prune for buds, winter-wash and add grease bands. What to do now
Asparagus crowns — choosing 2–3 year crowns & preparing beds
Asparagus crowns been planted out in beds Asparagus is a long-term reward — plant once and harvest for decades. Essentials
Sowing basil, sweet peas, peas and overwintering lettuce — November to early spring starter plan
A few indoor or covered sowings now set you up for early crops. Quick starter tips