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Hippeastrum

Job of the week

Grow hippeastrum

The huge trumpet flowers of hippeastrum, often called amaryllis, are sure to brighten up the dark days of winter. You might get one as a Christmas gift, but it's also worth treating yourself to one (or more!) of the massive bulbs which are available in a wide range of colours. And they couldn't be easier to grow.

Takes just: 10 minutes

Flowers

Clearing spent flowers off obelisk
  • Clear away annual climbers
  • Pick seedheads and evergreen foliage
  • Move tubs of shrubs or winter bedding to a sheltered spot
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Fruit and veg

Adding peelings to compost trench

Greenhouse

Potting up sage
  • Keep potted herbs on the staging to crop over winter
  • Move potted bulbs into the greenhouse to develop
  • Clear out old crops and growing bags
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Around the garden

Covering soil with polythene
  • Cover soil with polythene sheets to keep it dry
  • Keep your Christmas tree outside in a bucket of water
  • Wash cloches and cold frames
  • See all around the garden jobs

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