January
Our top jobs and advice for the month:
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Recycle your Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch
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Ventilate the greenhouse on sunny days
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Dig over any vacant plots that have not been dug already
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Repair and re-shape lawn edges
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Inspect stored tubers of Dahlia, Begonia and Canna for rots or drying out
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Prune apple and pear trees
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Start forcing rhubarb
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Plan your vegetable crop rotations for the coming season
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Keep putting out food and water for hungry birds
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Prepare a polythene shelter for outdoor peaches and nectarines, to protect them from peach leaf curl
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Clear any snow from your greenhouse to prevent any glass breaking from the weight.
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Protect any tender plants with fleece or take them into the greenhouse.
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Take a trip here to buy your seeds . January is a good month to think about what you will be growing this year.
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Get your propagation needs now - such as seed compost, plants pots and trays. Be prepared so that you are ready to go.
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If you have planted potatoes in planters take them into the greenhouse to avoid them getting frost damage.
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Use this time to complete any repair work needed in your garden.
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There are still a lot of vegetables that can be picked, mostly roots and brassicas, including leeks, scorzonera, celeriac, parsnips, brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, swede and turnip.
