Watch out for pests
Action time: 03/12 - 03/12
Keep an eye out for over-wintering pests, and don't forget that slugs and snails can still be active in the colder months.
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Sow early broad beans
Action time: 01/12 - 05/12
By sowing now you can have beans as early as May, but watch out for frost. Cloches, polytunnels or fleece are worth keeping on standby just in case the temperature drops.
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Keep trees in good shape
Action time: 01/12 - 03/12
Even young trees may need pruning at this time of year to ensure they maintain shape and size. Follow our tree pruning guide.
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Plant early peas
Action time: 03/11 - 03/12
Early varieties of peas such as 'Feltham First' can be planted now on a length of old guttering for early first pickings next May.
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