TO DO LIST

CONTINUE with winter digging and fork over any vacant soil so that birds can clear away any pests.

LOOK through the seed catalogues and make out your order. At this time of year it will be delivered very speedily – ideal when you need some varieties for extra early sowing.

IF their foliage has become weak and floppy or tatty, cut back pots of mint or chives that have been kept indoors through the winter. They’ll soon make fresh growth.

Expose pests by digging over soil

Choose your seeds