The Greenhouse in March

Even if gardening is only your hobby greenhouses are important to extend the growing season. Here are a few tips and tricks on greenhouse gardening for the month of March. Enjoy you green house gardening.

If using the greenhouse during the winter check regularly and make sure it is ventilated on fine days.
Potted fuchsias should have any dead stems pruned back to the base of the plant.
Dahlias, begonias and gloxinias should be kept in a heated propagator.
Washing the leaves of larger conservatory plants will remove any dust and allow more light to reach
them.
Pots of bulbs that are being forced for indoor flowering should be checked regularly.
It is a good time to give windows and staging of greenhouses that are not being used a good clean.

Make sure greenhouse heaters are working properly.

Use a thermometer to accurately monitor temperature in the greenhouse
Snow should be removed from greenhouses and conservatories so no damage is done to the glass,
this also improves light penetration.

Greenhouse tips courtesy of Dobies

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