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November-December Gardening In The Greenhouse

With the Christmas season fast approaching this Greenhouse Gardening blog is two months rolled into one. Let’s get the greenhouse sorted before we set about making all of our seasonal plans...

Remove shading and clean glass, framework and staging with garden disinfectant

Repair any cracks or holes which could cause heat loss

Insulate greenhouse

Ensure gutters and downpipes are not blocked with leaves

Keep greenhouse dry and cool, and ventilate on sunny days

Ensure that heaters are working properly

Clean and tidy flower pots, trays etc and store neatly, ready for spring

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Store Fuschia and Hydrangea plants under staging for winter

Store Chrysanthemums and Dahlia tubers

Plant Iris bulbs ready for spring

Pot on hardy annuals such as Pansies and Sweet Peas ready for bedding in the spring

Pot up perennials such as Lupins and Delphinium

Sow types of Lettuce, Carrots, and French Beans

Pot up Chives, Parsley and Mint for winter supply

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If you remember and attempt all of these little jobs for the greenhouse you are no doubt sorted right up until the new year. So time to sit back relax and enjoy the Christmas madness!

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