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sheltered spot if conditions turn very coldTake root cuttings of oriental poppies and other perennialsLook for early-flowering snowdrops to pot up and bring into the housePrepare soil well before planting new rosesCover branches of holly berries with netting

tree.More Christmas decoration ideasMaking home-made Christmas decorations from poppy and teasel seed headsMaking Christmas candlesMake a Christmas wreath video projectChristmas pansy container projectMaking a Christmas wreath

cloves outside or in modular seed trays Cover herbs like basil and parsley with clochesFruit & vegTake root cuttings from Japanese anemones and oriental poppiesPot up prepared hyacinths into bowls for indoor displaysPot up rooted cuttings taken in summer

.Wash and disinfect bird feeders and tables Collect fallen leaves and add to a leaf bin to compost down Spread fresh gravel or grit around alpine plants Around the gardenTake root cuttings of oriental poppies Check stakes and ties are secure on trees and climbers

the Oasis regularlyMore Christmas decoration ideasMaking home-made Christmas decorations from poppy and teasel seed headsHow to make Christmas tree decorations from poppy heads and beech leavesMaking Christmas candlesMake a Christmas wreath video project

litre of water a day.More Christmas inspirationCreate a Christmas table decorationMake poppy and beech Christmas tree decorationsMaking home-made Christmas decorations from poppy and teasel seed headsMaking home-made Christmas decorations from berries

you get by eventually mixing all the colours of the plasticine together, it is the bright unblended colour of a single pollen type. The foxgloves were producing pale orange pollen cakes today. I had a quick look at the poppies of the Highways Agency

and children hate the smell of strongly scented hyacinths and paper-white narcissi, which he's not allowed to grow in the house.I don't like the scent of poppy stems and I hate poppy sap. I'm sure it evokes a childhood memory - probably of picking them

.Wrap the festive ribbon around the base of the tea light holders to give them a bit of extra colour and then load with tea lights.More inspiration for Christmas projectsMaking home-made Christmas decorations from poppy and teasel seed headsMaking home

decorations from poppy and teasel seed headsMaking home-made Christmas decorations from berries and rosehipsMaking Christmas candlesMake a Christmas wreath video projectChristmas pansy container project