Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society

The shortest day has now passed and the days are getting longer. There are some lovely days in January to get out into the garden. Tips for January 1. Recycle the Christmas Tree Recycle the Christmas Tree. If you can shred it or collect some needles, they are great as a mulch for the Blueberries or Camellias.. 2. Poinsettia Don’t try to keep your Poinsettia plant until next year, once its past its best, compost it, but take care because the sap is poisonous. 3. Houseplants If

As we get closer to the end of the year, here are some tips of things to do in your garden on the West coast of Scotland this December - and maybe some ideas for Christmas presents. Tips for December 1. Catalogues and Christmas Gifts Following on from November, Suttons Seed Catalogue has been recommended. It has a Fun to Grow - Children's Range and some interesting looking Seed Tins – thinking of Christmas gifts.. 2. Feeding the birds Keep on feeding the birds, especially wit

Slowly but surely the days are getting longer and gardening seems a possibility again. Spring has almost arrived. Tips for February 1. Put right any storm damage After several storms, it is a good idea to pick a sunny calm day and go outside and tidy up. There will be a lot of debris and damage to put right. Also a lot of soggy brown dead foliage which needs collecting or cutting back. 2. Visit a snowdrop garden Visit a snowdrop garden, there are several in the area, Ardardan