The first week of March has brought some sunny days but old and frosty nights so caution is needed in the garden. The soil is not yet warm enough to sow any seeds. But still there is plenty to do.
Firstly, a good clear out and cleaning for the greenhouse in preparation for trays of vegetable seeds and a summer filled with tomatoes and chillis. Then making a start on cleaning the paths and patios.
Daffodils and hellebores are in bloom and the blossom on the beech tree is also starting to bloom.
The leaves around the hellebores need removing at this time of year to reduce the risk of unwanted pests and increasing sunlight to the flower stems.
This is a time to start weeding as with the warmer temperatures the weeds are emerging. My main problem is ground elder. So a good afternoon weeding around the Acer was needed.
Meanwhile every windowsill is being utilised for flower and vegetable seeds and potatoes chitting in the conservatory.
A Strines Garden 