Grow Your Own Vegetables
February marks the final stretch of winter, often bringing the coldest days of the season. It’s the perfect time to complete any winter pruning and start preparing for the growing season ahead. From mid-February onwards, you can begin sowing seeds undercover—whether in a greenhouse, cold frame, heated propagator, or even on a sunny windowsill. Starting seeds early extends the growing season, giving crops like tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, salad leaves, and chillies a head start. This ensures they have plenty of time to ripen by late summer—just in time to add fresh, homegrown flavor to your summer BBQ salads!
Plan Ahead For A Flourishing Garden
Many flowers also benefit from an early start, allowing them to establish strong roots and produce lush, long-lasting blooms throughout the summer. Sweet peas, begonias, geraniums, lobelia, and petunias are excellent choices for early planting, as they thrive with a longer growing season. Sweet peas, with their delicate fragrance and climbing vines, make a stunning addition to trellises and garden borders, while begonias and geraniums offer continuous bursts of color in beds and containers. Lobelia’s trailing habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets, spilling over with cascades of tiny, brilliant flowers. Meanwhile, petunias, known for their wide variety of colors and patterns, can create a spectacular display in flower beds, window boxes, and planters. Giving these flowers an early start not only extends their blooming period but also helps them reach their full potential, ensuring a garden bursting with life and color from spring through late summer.
We've Got Everything You Need
At Skirlaugh Garden Centre, we have everything you need to kickstart your growing season! Whether you're planting vibrant flowers or homegrown vegetables, we offer a wide selection of high-quality seeds, along with nutrient-rich compost, including specialized seed compost and versatile multi-purpose blends. To help you grow with ease, we also stock essential gardening supplies, from seed trays and containers to watering aids and durable gardening gloves. Whatever your gardening goals, we’ve got you covered! Visit us today and start sowing the seeds for a colorful, thriving spring and summer ahead!
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