Odd jobs

Potato Chitting
Thinking of growing potatoes this year? Why not try a new variety? There are lots of taster packs to choose from.

When you buy potatoes remember to keep them cool and frost free at home until you’re ready to chit them. Chit them, lay the potatoes out on old egg trays or crumpled newspaper on top of a box and don’t forget somewhere light and frost free.


Reduce weeding time
Now’s the time to plant ground cover shrubs and perennials to help keep weeds down. To save more time on weeding and give all plants the best possible start don’t forget to buy weed-suppressing membrane. To hide it, cover with bark, gravel or similar materials.

Prune soft fruit
It’s good to get out of the house in January and if there is no frost about lets prune some of that soft fruit. A good sharp pair of secateurs is a start. On all soft fruit cut out crossing stems and damaged and diseased wood.

Gooseberries on the go? – Cut back new growth by half. This will induce more fruit.