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Christmas Present Ideas   Pond Heater, Bulbs, Indoor Potted Plant, Compost Bin, Propagator, Antique Terracotta Pot, Wooden Plant Container, Weather Vane, Wormery!, Orchid, Tree, Unusual Seeds, Bird Table, Books, Conservatory and finally a Large House with a huge garden.
FLOWERS CYCLAMEN If you have had tubers resting throughout the summer now is the time to bring them back to life with water and food. They prefer cool conditions and start in early December.
  POTTED PLANTS

Check when buying new potted plants for yourself or as presents:
1. There are plenty of new buds under the leaves.
2. Do not buy if the foliage does not look lush, yellow leaves is a definate no, no.
3. Very dry soil can mean a problem when you get the plant home, make sure the soil is damp.
  GRAPEVINES Prune you vine to 2ins away from the rods on the side shoots that have fruited.
FRUIT PEACHES Ask for one of the new varieties of peach confined to pots for Christmas, they fruit very well.
GENERAL   Try not to walk on your lawn at this time of year as the mud will push to the surface especially if it is very wet.
    Keep adding to your pile of dead leaves so that you build up a good sized pile to rot down. Prepare the soil for manure to give your plants extra food in the summer months.
GREENHOUSE   Bubblewrap in your greenhouse acts like double glazing and is well worth the effort, only use the greenhouse quality. Clean the windows well to maximise light. Check for pests and diseases. Only water plants that have dried out, keep a constant eye on them.Go to our Greenhouse section for lots of useful information.  
HERBS   Go to our huge Herb section for lots of interesting information.  
    If you have too many herbs to use yourself then give some as presents beautifully wrapped.
HOUSEPLANTS   You should only be watering your houseplants once a week if required. Now is the time to think about enjoying a pointsettia or cyclamen, buy well before Christmas to get the maximum pleasure. Go to the houseplant section for more information and care advice.
SHRUBS   If soil conditions are still good then you can still plant shrubs.
VEGETABLES BROAD BEANS Can be sown under glass outdoors.
  CELERY It is important at this time of year to make sure that your celery has plenty of earth around it to prevent frost damage.
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