February's Tips
Many years ago Peter my Tutor, opened my eyes to colour: in the delicate beauty of flower petals before looking to the whole flower, textures and patterns in trunk and stems, the haze of purple hovering over birch woods prior to bud burst, brand new tender shoots emerging from dark rich earth, trees incandescent in the soft autumn light rising above a rich tapestry of fallen leaves. This and so much more is freely available to those who lament the grey days of winter; open our eyes, look and see and allow nature to meet your spirit.
General tasks :
- Continue with soil cultivation, be mindful of bulbs and other emerging foliage just under the surface
- Complete the spreading or digging of well rotted compost on to all borders, fruit and vegetable beds
- Check lagging on all water pipes and taps
- Check, raise or turn on their side any pot plants that have become waterlogged
- Check frost protection around vulnerable plants, evidence of damage will often take a few months to show
- Protect and cover early flowering bulbs from adverse weather where possible
- The birds are busy and seem to be singing louder, enjoy them as they feast at your table or hanging feeder
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