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to develop, which you can use as cuttingsPot on houseplants and ferns into slightly larger potsInsulate the greenhouse with polythene to improve insulation and seal windows

Plant hippeastrum bulbs for spring displaysInsulate your greenhouse with bubble polythene for insulationVentilate greenhouses on warm, dry daysUse rainwater to keep the compost of potted azaleas constantly moistCheck fuel levels in paraffin and gas

hyacinthsPick remaining outdoor green tomatoes and lay out on staging to ripen Pay close attention to ventilation now, shutting vents on cool nightsWash off greenhouse shading paintWater dormant cyclamen houseplants to encourage them back into growthInsulate

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

cover to continue cropping over winterVentilate the greenhouse on warm daysLine the glass with bubble polythene for insulationPropagate perennials from root cuttings including phlox, rhus and mintPlant bulbs in large pots of compost ready to fill any

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

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

Wash greenhouse glazing to let in maximum lightBring potted cordylines under cover for winterInsulate your greenhouse with bubble polytheneMaintain plant hygiene, picking off faded blooms and dead leaves from all plantsWater plants more sparingly

Insulate your greenhouse by lining the inside with bubble polytheneBring tender plants under coverSow sweet peas in deep pots and overwinter in the greenhouse or a cold frameCheck greenhouse heaters are working efficientlySpread out harvested onions