Plan your plantings by Alex Martin

 In truth, little can be done at the moment other than general tidying. Ideally, ground preparation should have commenced in autumn of last year but it is far from too late. Walking on cold damp soil at this time of year can do more harm than good, best to wait until the ground has warmed up a little. Continue reading Tips from Alex – Feb 2017 →

Musings of a Hort Soc member by Alex Martin

As I write this in late January, the days are lengthening giving the hint that better times are around the corner but we are still experiencing cold nights with below freezing temperatures. It’s enough to persuade us to be looking at travel brochures in search of warmer climes rather than think about what needs doing in the garden. Continue reading Tips from Alex – Jan 2017 →