Ivy flowers have gone over and now berries are starting to form. Avoid cutting these back and allow them to develop as a food source for birds. Ivy berries ripen in late winter and are often not eaten

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How to carry on growing food over winter ...

While you wait for Spring, here are the jobs to get on with

Our gardens are so important to wildlife - here’s how to provide a wonderful, warm winter welcome

Unfortunately, although they may not be as visible in the winter, the slugs in your garden are still there – just hidden away! Although they can survive a bit of frost, long, cold spells are tough on