More tips from Gardening George

Hello to all gardeners. Spring’s on its way so get digging. Turn over the soil to get a good tilth for later sowing — in March.

Prune your fruit trees, then feed them with a general fertiliser. Add some extra potash.

Have a bonfire if permitted. Ash is very good for the soil.

Put bonemeal fertiliser around the base of your shrubs. For rhododendrens, azaleas and other ‘ lime haters ‘ use iron sulphate fertiliser.

Plant calendula seeds, cornflower seeds, parsley, early cabbage and lettuce in pots. Leave all in a warm place to germinate, e.g. window sills or conservatory.

Plant tomatoes, basil, antirrhinum seeds in a propagator.

If the ground is dry enough to work then you can plant a row of broad beans.

Good luck.