Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD

Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD

Get unlimited access to 10,000+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just

$149.99
 
$74.99/Year

Try GOLD - Free

Let's get ready to crumble

The Gazette

|

January 23, 2026

PLANT FRUIT TREES NOW FOR GLORIOUS SPRING DISPLAYS AND PUDDING-WORTHY FRUIT

- DIARMUID GAVIN

Let's get ready to crumble

WE are in the midst of the dormant season, which is a good time to plant deciduous shrubs, roses and trees. They have gone into a type of hibernation for winter, conserving energy for the burst of growth in spring.

However their roots are still growing underground so if you plant bare root now, they will have begun to establish themselves by the time spring arrives.

Bare root planting is a more economical way to buy plants. They are grown in fields and then dug up during this season and delivered with no soil or pots. It also affords you bigger choices in variety.

If you've ever fancied growing apples, this would be the perfect time to get started.

MORE STORIES FROM The Gazette

The Gazette

Boro chief keeps eye on opposition

KIM Hellberg admits he's paying close attention to the results of teams around Middlesbrough in the promotion race.

time to read

1 mins

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

The Gazette

Trump's troops slur 'wrong', says No10

DONALD Trump was “wrong” to diminish the role of Nato and British troops in Afghanistan, Downing Street has said after the US President claimed allies stayed away from the front line in the conflict.

time to read

1 mins

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

Hellberg is taken by the Boro crowd

KIM Hellberg says he feels blessed to be at Middlesbrough, as he compared the passion of supporters to that of former club Hammarby.

time to read

3 mins

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

I will just enjoy it and learn as much as I can

BROWNE ON HELPING HIS SIDE BY PLAYING IN A NEW POSITION

time to read

1 mins

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

High-ranking TVCA officer stands down

TO CONTINUE IN CONSULTANCY ROLE

time to read

2 mins

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK

Tidy bases of conifers by lifting fallen needles, weeds and trapped leaves.

time to read

1 min

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

Furbank earns Six Nations call

RUGBY UNION: George Furbank has been named in England's squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations with Greg Fisilau also included as one of three uncapped players.

time to read

1 min

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

Power up with plants

LAUREN TAYLOR chats to internet personality Jeffrey Boadi about going plant-based and fuelling his fitness

time to read

4 mins

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

The Gazette

Norrie defeat sees last Brit wiped out

CAMERON

time to read

2 mins

January 24, 2026

The Gazette

The Gazette

A heap of love for happy soil

MAKING COMPOST IS THE BEST FRESH START A GARDEN CAN GET

time to read

2 mins

January 24, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size