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Plant winter salads in guttering or growing bagsCheck heaters are working efficientlyClean staging and wash capillary matting to use next summerLine greenhouses with bubble polythene for insulationBring pots of tender bulbs, like agapanthus

and out to let in more lightTake root cuttings of perennials including phlox and oriental poppiesPlant hippeastrum bulbsUse rainwater to keep the compost of potted azaleas constantly moistVentilate greenhouses on warm, dry days

large pots or binsWater pots of forced bulbs if their compost is dryWater plants sparingly taking care not to splash water aroundWash glazing inside and out to let in the maximum amount of lightInsulate greenhouses by fixing bubble polythene

Plant strawberry runners in hanging baskets, which you can grow in the greenhouse to produce an early summer crop Order seedlings and bedding plants from mail-order suppliersSow dwarf French beans in a large pot for an early crop in JunePlant lily

Plant bulbs, corms and tubers like achimenes, begonias, gloxinias in potsSow coleus and other houseplantsWatch out for pests, like whitefly and red spider mite, and treat at oncePut a mouse trap in your greenhouse if you find seeds and plants being

Protect pots of seedlings from the cold by making mini-cloches from empty plastic bottlesPrick out seedlings once they have developed their first true leavesOpen doors and greenhouse vents on warm days to improve ventilationSow herbs into pots

in plenty of lightWater dormant pots of cyclamen that were left to die down for the summer, and keep them in cool conditionsPlant freesia corms in potsCheck greenhouse heaters are in working orderBring pots of tender perennials and summer bulbs

Line greenhouses with bubble polythene for insulation against falling night temperatures Clean staging and capillary matting to use next yearBring pots of tender agapanthus and eucomis under coverCheck all plants for signs of pests and treat

Clear fallen leaves from greenhouse gutters Bring tender plants under cover before frosts strikeWash off any remaining summer shading paint and clean glass inside and outInsulate the greenhouse with bubble polytheneOpen vents on warm days but close

Follow weather forecasts closely to ensure you're setting greenhouse heating accuratelyPrune both indoor and outdoor vinesDig up rhubarb, pot up, and place in total darkness under a giant bin to force an early cropThoroughly clean glazing inside