- From February onwards, you can sow broad beans, early carrots and shallots. For protection, these should be kept under cloches for the first few weeks. You can make a simple, single cloche using the top half of a plastic bottle, wedged into the ground.
- In a greenhouse or inside on a sunny windowsill you can start summer cabbage, leeks and onions.
- Towards the end of February is a good time to buy early seed potatoes and start them in trays with their sprouts pointing up. Keep in a cool, light spot ready for planting out in March.
- If you fancy trying asparagus this year, order your crowns now for planting later on and start preparing a plot to ensure it is well dug and free from weeds.
- Spread mulch this month before plants get too large. Use a thick layer of compost, between trees, shrubs, roses and fruit. This is best applied up to 5cm thick, if you have sufficient material.
- Enjoy browsing seed catalogues and choosing seeds to sow in the spring. For organic seeds try The Organic Gardening Catalogue.