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Insulate a greenhouse with bubble polytheneAs the cold weather draws in, you need to think about how you are going to protect your plants through the winter. If you have a greenhouse but don't want to install a costly heating system, lining

labour.Move plants from greenhouse to cold framePut pond pumps and fountains back into poolsLay turf or sow new lawns from seedAround the gardenFill gaps in flower beds with primulas and polyanthusPrune forsythia and flowering currantsLeave daffodil

Fit automatic openers to greenhouse ventsPlant tomatoes in growing bags or large potsBring pots of strawberries into the greenhouseGreenhouse20 minutes for each plantLearn how to style your topiary

you how to create a simple, economical container to get your heap going. Move plants from greenhouse to cold frameDig out new ponds and water featuresClean and sharpen secateurs and garden knivesAround the gardenTake cuttings from delphiniumsWash off

Start to spray roses that are vulnerable to disease FlowersPlant herbs in decorative potsPull up soil around the developing shoots of early potatoesStart sowing salad crops at regular 3-4 week intervalsFruit & vegPlant up containers with summer beddingSow French

for signs of rot Bring potted strawberries into the greenhouseGreenhouse1 hourFind out how to grow your own garlic

Plant out summer beddingSummer is almost here, but before you rush into the greenhouse to bring out your summer bedding plants, make sure the threat of frost is completely passed. For a successful display, take it slowly and acclimatise plants

to their supports as they growFeed plants with fertiliser solution once a weekApply shading paint or put up shade netting or blindsGreenhouse45 minutesFind out how to create a fragrant garden

to bloomMake a sowing plan for raising greenhouse crops Greenhouse60 minutes (depending on size of plant)Learn how to make your wisteria flower well with winter pruning

Damp down the greenhouse floor on hot daysWater crops in pots and growing bagsGreenhouse20 minutesLearn how to make decorative lighting for your garden