By February, the garden feels poised between stillness and the first stirrings of growth. It’s your final chance for the jobs that only work in cold months — the kind that, once done, quietly reward you for years. 🛠 Jobs this month (low-effort focus) Plant bare-root trees and shrubs. This is t...

January often feels like the garden’s asleep, but it’s one of the best months for setting up a space that will quietly look after itself for years. A couple of hours outdoors now can save you weeks of effort later. 🛠 Jobs this month (time-poor friendly) Plant bare-root trees & shrubs. Cheaper ...

December is one of those months where the garden doesn’t demand much — and that’s exactly how I like it. It’s a good reminder that productive, family-friendly gardens aren’t meant to eat up every spare hour. They should run on their own momentum most of the time. 🛠 Jobs this month (low-effort fo...

Short days, soft ground — perfect conditions for bare-root planting. A couple of well-chosen trees/shrubs now will give you food, structure and shade with almost no ongoing faff. Jobs this month (time-poor friendly) Get bare-roots in the ground. Fruit trees, currants, and the start of an edible...

October is a real pivot point in the year. The garden is slowing down, but there’s still plenty you can do now that will save effort later. Think of it as “future-proofing” — a few small jobs this month can set you up for years of easy harvests and less firefighting. 🛠 Jobs for October (low-main...