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Sow onion seed under cover, and keep warm until germinatedCheck overwintering plants for signs of greenfly and other pests, and treat if necessaryBring potted strawberries under coverDig up clumps of rhubarb to force into growth in darkness under

One of my cordyline's is filling with water in the core, is this normal?  If not how can I stop this happening, I'm concerned thatit might rot. The leaves obviously funnel the rain water-you cant stop nature-just push a  leaf down a bit and force

tomato crop again. Thank you In relation to automatic vent openers, be aware that on a windy day, with sun, the windows will open automatically and the force of the wind can whip out the glass - as happened to me!

Follow Carol Klein's video guide to cross-pollinating two daffodil varieties using a pen. springMore advice on growing daffodilsForcing narcissiCreating a daffodil containerLayering bulbs in a potDaffodils blog, by Pippa GreenwoodBrowse a variety

Hidden from view by its terracotta overcoat for the past few months, it's impossible to know exactly how the rhubarb beneath is developing without peeping. Rhubarb forcing  jars are wonderful objects in their own right, and mine takes up residence

Force rhubarbThe stalks of rhubarb are a delicious treat when there's little other fruit available. Left to its own devices, rhubarb can usually be pulled in late April and May but, by covering the crowns early in the year, it's possible to force

New turf laid in November to our new bungalow.  Before laying turf we dug the ground over and thought we had got rid of lots of lily of the valley bulbs - obviously not, as they are now forcing the turf up.  Any suggestions would be most appreciated

standing very huge rhubarb to different location last year.  They are growing but very spindly.  I did put buckets over to force growth.  Is it just that they are a later growing variety? Using buckets or similar light excluding techniques on rhubarb

. Rhubarb does not like to be planted too deep . I usualy force a clump of mine, a differant one each year . This  sometimes alters the colour of the leaves , Ive had a few pinkish leaves this year I put it down to being forced . What I would do is dig up

Plant Jerusalem artichokesCover rhubarb with forcing jars to encourage long, delicious pale stemsSow seeds of the following crops outside or under cloches: carrots, beetroot, broad beans, salad onions, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, leeks, lettuce, rocket