On mild days when the earth is pliable and willing for growth, I continue to divide and transplant and find homes for the bare-rooted plants wishing for their place in the garden.
Pulling the opportunists such as the brazen sycamore saplings and the other undesirables, which until now have evaded my trusted homi, means we are bound for a greater head start in spring.
With the season truly dormant, pruning the deciduous trees and shrubs is under way including fruit such as crab, fig, apple and pear.
We continue to trim hedges before bird nesting season begins in late January, and let’s not forget to feed the birds as their natural food supplies dwindle through the course of the season.
Any ready compost and leaf mould from your compost bays can be used to advantage on the borders adding a layer of warmth and nourishment to the soil. It’s a restorative time of year for everyone.
Garden Regeneration 