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Gardening. How do I keep a Crocosmia or Lucifer Perennial over the Winter in my Garden?I Live in Midlands UK.?

Posted on Dec 09, 2008 under garden advice | 10 Comments

It should be ok,but just to be on the safe side you can always cover them with a mulch or even put some wallpaper lining paper over them first, then cover with mulch, this stops them from rotting if you get a wet winter

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Winter Gardens. Is your garden arranged with ornamental things that add a splash of color even in winter?

Posted on Dec 09, 2008 under garden advice | 6 Comments

Some statues, ornaments or gates to catch and hold the glistening snow? Maybe red berries or an ornamental tree that rises up out of the sleeping earth. I love gardening and in the winter gardens sleep so I make sure mine still brings me joy when I look out the window, especially when it snows.

Nope. I’m not really into statues, etc. A great way to add colour to a winter garden is planing a dogwood bush with red bark. Very nice against the white snow.

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what will be some winter veggies I can plant..anything I need to know..New to winter gardening?

Posted on Dec 09, 2008 under garden advice | 3 Comments

I know turnip greens & other greens..what about beets radishes ?what else??

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I live in alabama

If your ground is tilled deeply and without stones, you can plant beet, turnips, parsnips, carrots and leafy green veggies such as spinach and kales.
Fall planting for germination and then covering the plants with a heavy mulch to prevent “heaving” of the soil and promote easy digging works great! A cold frame placed over you greens will prevent winter “burn” and keep you harvesting well into bitter cold weather.