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Mistletoe thrives in orchards, parks, and gardens, which should be encouraging to all gardeners and gardening enthusiasts looking to begin growing their own. As a hemiparasitic plant, mistletoe will grow well on the branches of a select number of tree species. It will use its host to obtain water and nutrients but will produce its own food by utilising its green leaves during the process of photosynthesis.
With the onset of winter, most people in the UK are reassured that even in bad weather conditions, our roads will be cleared of snow and ice by our local councils.
The early bird catches the worm, so the old saying goes. Although planning a vegetable patch may not be at the top of your list as we head towards winter, we recommend spending some time now planning next year’s crop, in order to reap the best rewards. Successful crops require careful planning and time spent on this now will be well rewarded next Spring.
Hanging baskets are the ideal choice to bring colour and interest into your garden or around your door. They raise your garden from ground- to eye-level and are easy and cost-effective to create. You can also create new hanging baskets for every season for a quick burst of colour throughout the year.
You might assume that winter in the garden is a time for tidying, pruning and waiting for spring. While it is true that tidying and pruning ought to form part of your winter garden activities, the UK’s temperate climate makes year-round growing and gardening possible not only in greenhouses, but also in gardens and allotments. Here are 10 tips to help any gardener make the most of the winter season.