Feed birds in cold weather

Prune woody ornamental plants, fruit trees and bushes

Spray fruit trees with plant oil winter water to reduce pest and disease problems

From “Gardening Through the Year” by Ian Spence

Cover bare beds with polythene to protect the soil from winter rain

Keep harvesting winter crops

Lift celery as required

Earth up spring cabbages and other winter brassicas

Sow some early crops indoors

From “Gardening Through the Year” by Ian Spence