The bulbs are shooting, the daffodils are appearing and Spring is just around the corner.  The daylight is increasing and we are about to see the emergence of further shoots to bring our gardens back to life.  We have recently had a cold spell here in Wales which has given us an opportunity to start to think about the season ahead.

This February has seen a really damp start to the year here in Wales.  We’ve been battered by two storms and the most recent storm, named Storm Eunice hit us with incredible winds. Thankfully we had a boot of tools in readiness for the storm and the Keder greenhouse managed to hold up to the 90mph winds.  Whilst there is no doubt that Gardening is seasonal, the variations in our weather right across the UK means that there is no set rules for setting actual dates for sowing and planting.  Whilst gardening calendars are really useful, the weather will determine what we can do in the garden.  In this edition, we’ll give you an update on what’s happening in the garden as well as some pointers to help you maximise the benefits from your garden.

Spring is in the air, and it’s time to get your allotment ready for sowing seeds. We’ve put together seven jobs to do in February, both outdoors and undercover. Then, when winter arrives, you can look forward to harvesting all sorts of salads and green veg, such as rocket and kale.

From sowing to planting. Weeding flower beds to pruning correctly. All new gardeners have to start somewhere. Follow these 10 tips and you’ll enjoy growing a beautiful garden all year round.  

As you wait for the weather to warm up, turn a few corners of your home into mini-indoor gardens. Here are five seeds to plant inside in February that will transform into delicious produce and beautiful flowers later in the year.

2020 was like no other and more people tried to grow their own than ever before, with a massive upsurge in allotments and backyard gardening. 

It’s been a difficult start to the year for everyone, compounded by the winter weather, but gardeners are made of ‘stern stuff’, so its time to look forward to another successful gardening year! 

Firstly, just a reminder, seed and plant suppliers were swamped with orders last spring with the increased interest in gardening, lockdowns etc. so get those orders in early!