Novemberr Job List

• Plant new-season soft fruit, so long as ground not water-logged or frozen
New selection now available, including Raspberries, Blackcurrants & more.
• Plant Fruit & Ornamental trees, as above
• Collect leaves to make leaf-mould or sweep onto shrubs as a mulch
• Plant Paperwhite Narcissi bulbs for Christmas (6 weeks to flower) – selection available from the Shop
• Plant Tulips on the ground or in pots – by Christmas latest. We still have a great selection!
• Mulch border-line hardy perennials with a thick layer of compost to keep them protected against winter frosts. Lift Dahlias & Cannas to store in a dark, dry place
• Bring tender plants under frost protection eg Pelargoniums
• Refresh the last of any summer pots with hardy, winter-into-spring plants such as violas, cyclamen, primrose plus hardy evergreens such as ivy, vinca or sedum
• Don’t forget food & water for your garden’s wildlife
• Plant Garlic – we have many varieties, including Elephant. They need a cold spell, so do as soon as you can