Why should you be thinking about gardening in the middle of winter? It’s cold, it’s wet, and not much is growing. Wouldn’t it be much better to hunker down in front of the fire and wait until Spring, when things start perking up again?
That’s certainly one way of doing things, but we don’t think it’s advisable. Why? Well, read on and we’ll give you 5 excellent reasons you should be thinking about winter gardening – and how we can help you with all of them.
Professional Design
Sure, your precious plants might not be growing right now, but that doesn’t mean you have to be dormant. The winter is the perfect time to start thinking about what YOU want your garden to look like next year. Want to change some beds, get some new growth in shady spaces, or maybe you’re looking for a complete overhaul?
Those are all things we can help with! Our garden consultation service is a great way to kickstart your 2026 gardening aspirations. We’ll provide you with some bright ideas based on years of permaculture and agroecological gardening experience, all ready to be put into place once the weather turns. So get in touch with us and we’ll see what we can do.
A Helping Hand
Maybe you already know exactly what your dream garden looks like, but you’re struggling to find the time to really get going with your big plans. That’s where our Garden Coaching service comes in – we’ll spend an hour or two with you pottering and chatting, putting words into action and making a start.
Whether it’s inspiration or a helping hand you’re after, we’ll be there with you every step of the way. You can find out more about our brand new coaching service, as well as the other kinds of garden help we offer, by checking out our gardening page here.
Changing Climate
The fact of the matter is, we live in unpredictable times. A mild February could well be on the cards, which is going to kick your gardening clock all out of whack if you’re not careful. Getting a head start on things might well be the difference between a bumper year and a challenging 12 months.
It’s also a good idea to start thinking about whether the plants you’ve got are likely to thrive in the coming years, and whether planting some edible and useful perennials could help out as the weather continues to change so dramatically. Check out our plants page for some suggestions.
And don’t forget you can buy a lot of them online as well!
Prune to Thrive
Your biggest winter job is almost certainly going to be pruning – cutting back your hedges, trees and fruit bushes in order that they thrive again once the sun returns. And that’s something we’re perfectly placed to help you out with this winter.
Pruning your trees while they’re dormant gives them the best chance to succeed in the next 12 months, and we’ve got the equipment, time and expertise that you need to make sure it gets done. Drop us a line and we can book you in – but act fast, spots are filling up.
Time’s Ticking
Not to toot our own horn, but we’re very good at what we do. And there’s a real chance that come the spring, we’re going to be working somewhere close to capacity. Getting in early, and booking us in sharpish, means you’re much more likely to get Earthed Up in your garden in 2026.
Whether it’s mulching, weeding, clearing, pruning, or one of the countless other jobs that will make sure your garden is fighting fit during the colder months, we’re always happy to help in Belper, Wirksworth, Matlock, Crich and the surrounding area. If you’d rather talk in person, our nursery at Belper Lane End is open by appointment in December in January, and we’ll be at Seedy Sunday as well!
Bonus Content – Newsletter!
It’s possible you’re all sorted for the coming cold months, with a solid gardening plan, plenty to keep you going and all of your fruit trees are already pruned. In which case, it’s definitely going to be a good idea to sign up for our newsletter.
Not only will you get all the info about the events and courses we’re going to be scheduling in 2026, you’ll also get exclusive, newsletter-subscriber-only deals on plants and much much more. It’d be silly not to subscribe, really.
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