Some plants don't survive the harsh conditions, but there are ways to keep your garden flourishing in frosty weather.
With autumn in full swing, the temperatures are continuing to drop and some parts of the country have already seen the first frost of the season. While some shrubs won't survive the harsher weather, there are things you can do now to make sure your garden still flourishes.
That's according to Tom Barry, CEO of renowned greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has explained how to get your winter veg growing now. "The vegetables that you can grow in winter are controlled by lower light levels, shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures, but there are some ways to get ahead and cheat a bit", he said.
Top Trending Stories Today The easiest winter vegetables to grow in a greenhouse include peas, broad beans, mustard and mizuna, spinach, onions, garlic, corn salad and winter lettuce. If you don't have a greenhouse, these shrubs can also thrive outdoors, but you may have to wait closer to the winter months to plant them.
Explaining the process, Tom said: "Remove young healthy shoots from the year’s growth from around 8cm long, trim them just below a leaf joint with a sharp pair of secateurs or knife. Using your finger and thumb, strip off the leaves from the bottom 2.5cm of the cutting, dip the bottom 2.5cm in hormone rooting powder, tapping lightly to remove any excess.
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