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What should be planted this time of year ?

Nevyn · 2008-09-24 08:06:52

I am in the process of re overhauling and making new flower beds in the garden. My biggest failing has to be forgetting to plant now for spring time. So what should I be looking to plant this time of year for next spring ?

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24-09-2008 9:06am

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Nevyn

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I am in the process of re overhauling and making new flower beds in the garden. My biggest failing has to be forgetting to plant now for spring time.
So what should I be looking to plant this time of year for next spring ?

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#2 24-09-2008 9:20am
The Sweeper

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Bluebells, snowdrops, daffodils... Crocuses, possibly? Of your local garden centres, at least one or two should have a big special on at the moment on spring bulbs, so it's worth shopping around.

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#3 24-09-2008 9:28am
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Just as MAJD said above. I'm going to try 'Crocus sativus' to see if I can get my own saffron going.
It's also well worth thinking about putting a green manure/organic material/horse manure on your beds and letting the winter work your soil for you by breaking everything down so that planting in Spring will be a pleasure rather then a toil.

I'm older than Minecraft goats.

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