TOP JOBS FOR FEBRUARY

PLANT GARLIC

Didn’t get a chance to plant garlic last autumn? Get on and do it now, but only if your soil isn’t frozen or saturated. Otherwise, set cloves into modules or pots to plant out in spring.

TURN COMPOST

Fork through or dig out then restack compost heaps and bins. This introduces air, which will help to reinvigorate your heap and speed up decomposition.

ORDER ASPARAGUS

Asparagus is the royalty of vegetables. Order in some crowns to plant in March. Prepare ground now by digging in plenty of well-rotted compost.

PRUNE RASPBERRIES

Cut autumn-fruiting raspberries back to ground level ready for new cane growth in spring. Trim summer-fruiting canes so they are no taller than their supports.

CHOOSE AND CHIT POTATOES

One of the most rewarding vegetables to grow is the humble spud. Potatoes are the reliable go-to for so many meals, and