Build a rustic bench
Action time: 14/11 - 14/11
Transform a rough piece of timber into the perfect garden bench.
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Protect patio plants
Action time: 14/11 - 18/11
Move tender plants into a sheltered place, such as a porch or cold greenhouse, to help get them through the worst of the winter weather.
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Last chance to sow winter salad seeds
Action time: 14/11 - 18/11
Try growing winter salad leaves under glass for fresh crops during the winter months.
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Stop pests
Action time: 12/11 - 20/11
If your fruit trees have fallen prey to winter moth grubs this year, apply a grease band to your trees now to stop another infestation next year.
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Plant winter baskets
Action time: 11/11 - 21/11
Line wire baskets and fill them with early-flowering bulbs for a spring display.
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Insulate your greenhouse
Action time: 08/11 - 15/11
Use bubble wrap insulation to ensure that your greenhouse plants remain safe and snug throughout the winter.
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Plant onions and garlic
Action time: 06/11 - 15/11
If your soil is reasonably well-draining, plant sets of garlic and onions for crops in early June.
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Force chicory
Action time: 01/11 - 30/11
Cut back the growth on chicory plants and cover them with a black plastic container to force tender white stalks to sprout.
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Sow early broad beans
Action time: 01/11 - 15/11
Plant your broad beans in rich, moisture-retentive well-drained soil, preferably in a sunny situation sheltered from winds.
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