What to do in your garden in February
Get your potatoes chitting
Now that the days are lengthening, try and get out into the garden and complete those pruning and tidying tasks before spring growth takes off. Get on top of the weeding tasks, too. See the Chemical-free plot clearing information on our Weed watch page for tips on how to clear a weedy plot.
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Clean out nest boxes Check stocks of pots, trays and modules. Get them cleaned up and ready for spring sowing and planting. DON’T use last years old compost, it deteriorates over time. You could make your own seed and potting compost or buy in fresh stocks of organic seed and potting compost, available from the Organic Gardening Catalogue.
Clean out bird boxes and put up new ones this month. The birds like to have time to view their new homes and select the best sites. The Organic Gardening Catalogue offers a selection of bird boxes. The RSPB website has a comprehensive guide to choosing, siting and maintaining nestboxes.
- Organic Gardening "Do's"
A checklist for going organic in your garden
For more detailed guidance on what is, and isn't organic, have a browse through the Garden Organic Guidelines for Organic Gardeners
Courses
Why not improve your gardening skills this year? – we have 3 training courses available at Garden Organic Ryton in February.
They are;
- Living Willow Garden Structures. Friday 20th February. A practical course working outside, participants will learn the basics of weaving and design to create arbours, arches and fedge. £80/90* (includes two-course lunch and all materials) There are just a few places left.
How to apply for a place
Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. To secure a place, or to find out more about a course, telephone our bookings team on: 024 7621 7717
*Prices for non-members, reduced members rates are available by joining Garden Organic when applying for a place. See our website or telephone 024 7630 3517 for more information on the benefits of membership and how to join.
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