Mardler February 2019 JS

THE MARDLER GARDENER AKA PANSY’S POTTERINGS
"I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils."
William Wordsworth.
As winter Jasmine finishes flowering, prune back some of the
flowering stems, right back to the main branches.
This is also good time to layer longer trailing branches to make new
plants. Dig up a small scoop of earth, lay a branch along it, cover
with the earth, pin down and water it
Cut back ornamental vines such as Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy.
Clear the remains of last year from beds and borders before new
growth make it difficult. Check to see if anything needs dividing.
This is a perfect time to weed.
Plant out onions and shallot sets and cover with netting or fleece to
prevent birds pulling them up. Plant the first potatoes stagger the
varieties over the month. Sow sweet peas, broad beans and first
salad, but protect from inclement weather.
Overhaul mowers to ensure that the blades are sharp. If it is mild,
give the grass its first trim. Keep the blades high and only cut in drier
weather.
Information
MOBILE LIBRARY
Visits Brockdish and Thorpe Abbotts every four weeks
on a Thursday calling at:
Brockdish 11.40am Waveney Heights
Brockdish 12 noon Grove Road
Thorpe Abbotts 12.15pm Telephone Box/Post Box
Next schedule visits
Thursday 28 th February
Thursday 28 th March
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