Published: 27 February 2026 - Watch on YouTube
Welcome back to My Windy Garden. After weeks of non stop rain, we finally have a proper sunny day at the end of February. In this update I am walking you around the garden to share the first signs of spring and what needs doing as we move into the new season.
It is the last week of February and the garden is finally starting to wake up. The sunshine makes a huge difference, especially for crocuses, which only open fully when the light is strong enough.
In my bulb planters I have crocuses, muscari, hyacinths, and daffodils starting to emerge. Seeing those first blooms after so much rain feels like a real turning point.
Most of the trees in the garden have been pruned, apart from the olive. We have apple trees including James Grieve and Gala, plus several pear trees.
The borders are also showing new life, with snowdrops already finished and fresh shoots appearing on perennials. There is still a lot of tidying to do, but the structure of the garden is coming back.
Some areas are looking messy after winter and need a proper tidy, including weeding, trimming, and clearing old growth. I am also deciding what to keep and what to clear, like snapdragons that surprised me by surviving.
I spotted the first bumblebee of the season visiting a daffodil, which feels like a clear sign that spring is properly on its way.
The star of the garden right now is my camellia, Mary Williams, which has put on lots of growth and looks beautiful in bloom.
I also talk through several roses and where they are positioned, including a climbing rose that struggles in a windy spot near the gate. The garden gets strong winds and some plants need moving or retraining to cope better.
The kitchen garden currently looks like a war zone because I am still dealing with the consequences of planting raspberries too close to the raised beds. The roots spread under the beds, punctured the membrane, and created a tangled network that takes hours to remove.
I am working through it section by section, shifting soil and pulling roots like a sieve. I need a longer dry window to make real progress, but I will finish it.
I bought more of the good quality well rotted horse manure and compost while it was on offer. Once the raspberry roots are cleared, the plan is to mulch the raised bed with manure so it is ready for planting later, even if the work finishes in spring.
I usually start seeds from March onwards because I have limited space, and I am also waiting for the allotment setup to be ready. The onions in modules should go to the allotment as soon as possible so I can free up space for seed trays.
Thank you for being here. I hope you enjoyed this end of February garden update and the early signs of spring. If you liked it, please leave a thumbs up and share what is happening in your garden right now. See you in the next video. Bye.
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