In the Garden
Jobs for January ■
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✔ Take your Christmas tree to a recycling centre or check if the council will remove it.
✔ Firm in shrubs and trees whose roots may have been lifted by frost.
✔ Clear out sheds to ensure everything’s ready for action in the spring & clean and lubricate tools
✔ Keep containers near to walls, which act as storage radiators when it’s really cold.
✔ Check stored fruit and veg and remove any showing signs of disease.
✔ Replenish bird feeders and baths regularly to ensure birds do not go hungry or thirsty.
✔ Bring pots of forced bulbs inside for flowering when ready.
✔ Put cloches in position to warm the soil for early sowings of vegetables in March.
✔ Plan your summer bedding scheme so that seed orders can be made as soon as possible.
✔ Order herbaceous perennials from nursery catalogues now for delivery and planting in spring.
✔ Clear up debris which might be hiding slugs and snails.
MEN FOR ALL SEASONS Ground Maintenance
Hedges, Strimming, Weeding, Pruning, Turf Laying, Soft Landscaping, Tree Felling, Fencing , Paving Gutters Cleared and Pressure Washing. Garden Clearance
LAWNS MOWEDany size Kingsley Baker
(01822) 834443 or 07977 272170
www.menforallseasons.co.uk
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Clubs of Interest to Gardeners in Tavistock
Tavistock Ladies Gardening Club A group of enthusiastic gardeners who meet monthly and also take a monthly coach trip to gardens in the region.
Meet at the Scout Hut, Pixon Lane 2.30pm For information Tel: 01822 612015
Meavy Garden Society
Lectures, chat and light refreshments Meet at Meavy Parish Hall 7.30pm For information Tel: Brenda Burt on 01822 852984
Tavistock & District Gardening Club Meet at the Parish Rooms, Tavistock For information Tel: 01822 616655
Tavistock Flower Club
Meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Russell Street, Tavistock 2.30pm For information Tel: 01822 613771
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