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The desolation of the grey irish winter... or a pop of colour with the promise of spring?

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To make/create a winter planter

Maintenance/care of the winter planter

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Good quality compost

Winter Flowers (I chose heather and violas)

Gloves

Container/Pot/Planter

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Pansies

Cyclamen

Violas

Ivy

Holly

Winter Heather

Primroses

Ornamental Cabbage

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Both hardy species of plants that can handle the frosty mornings.

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How to Plant your Hanging Basket or Flower Box:

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How to Plant your Hanging Basket or Flower Box:

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When you have chosen your container, eg. hanging basket, raised beds or flower/window boxes - you can begin this step by step process

1. Use good-quality compost

2. select a mixture of height, trailing, and foliage plants like violas, cyclamen, and winter-flowering heather.

3. Place taller plants in the center, trailing plants at the edges

4. Fill with compost, packing plants densely since they won't grow much in winter.

5. Ensure good drainage, keep the soil moist, and place the basket in a sheltered location to protect it from harsh weather

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1. Choose frost- resistant containers with drainage holes

2. Add a layer of gravel

3. Use high quality potting soil

4. Arrange taller plants in the back and trailing ones at the front

5. Water lightly but regularly

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1. Protect from strong winds

2. Dead head regularly

3. Water on frost free days

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Your Task

Create a Padlet post showcasing your ideal winter planting box design:

1. Add an image: Upload a photo or use the AI image tool to create artwork representing your winter planting box vision

2. Write a title: Give your design a creative name

3. Describe your focus: Write a short note explaining what you prioritized in your design (e.g., plant spacing, specific winter plants, aesthetic arrangement, etc.)

Browse other students’ designs for inspiration and consider how different approaches might work for your own winter planting projects!