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The new year has begin, the snowy weather will soon be gone and Spring will almost be here. It’s a great time to start preparing the garden, so keep reading for some great growing tips and our favourite things to plant in the coming months. January Start off your New Year with a blast by growing some extravagant fl owers and plants to get your greenhouse blooming. You can start sowing fl owers such as begonias, geraniums and pansies, while veg wise it’s strawberries, hardy salads and Winter lettuce. February Even though this may be the shortest month in the year, there’s still lots of plants and veg you can grow inside your greenhouse! Sow fl owers such as Dahlia tubers, while veg wise it’s asparagus, sweet peppers and tomatoes. March March was originally the fi rst month in the Roman calendar, so if you’re a bit late starting in your greenhouse this year don’t worry. Busy lizzies and petunias are great to start during March, as well as early caulifl ower and celery. April April is the time to sow Sunfl owers, or Helianthus, “helianthus” meaning sun and “anthos” meaning fl ower in Greek referencing to its resemblance to the sun. Fruit and veg can include courgettes, melons and if you haven’t already, strawberries. 18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HALL’S

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