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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

Prick out seedlings once they have developed their leavesOpen doors and greenhouse vents on warm daysGreenhouse1 weekendDiscover how to rejuvenate your lawn

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

and tubers Sow coleus and other houseplantsWatch out for pestsGreenhouse1 dayLearn about building your own compost bin

and runner beans in pots Put up greenhouse shade netting if it's sunny and hotGreenhouse2 hoursDiscover how to make an inviting home for beneficial insects

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

to supportsClip box hedging and topiary to keep it neatFlowersSow a few seeds of salad leaves every 2-3 weeksPlant out crops being raised in pots under glassCover soft fruits with netting to prevent birds eating themFruit & vegTake cuttings from pelargoniums

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