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Every week Thursday 22 November, 2012 Get fruity Now's the time to prepare for a feast of fruit next year. Plant choice varieties of currants, force rhubarb and protect apples from winter moths. Daniel Haynes Editor, gardenersworld.com What to do now... Keep on top of garden and greenhouse jobs with the help of our weekly checklists. Flowers checklist     Prune wisteria sideshoots to 10-15cm from their base   Rake up fallen leaves that could be sheltering slugs   Cut down dead perennials See all flower jobs for this week Greenhouse checklist   Follow weather forecasts to set the right heating levels   Prune both indoor and outdoor vines   Sow hardy annuals, like calendulas, in pots for early displays See all greenhouse jobs for this week Fruit & veg checklist   Winter prune apple trees   Prune away stems of autumn-fruiting raspberries   Prepare sites to plant new fruit trees and bushes See all fruit & veg jobs for this week Editor's picks Best currants and gooseberries Not sure which varieties to plant? We recommend compact varieties with abundant, tasty fruits. Read more How to force rhubarb Cover rhubarb crowns to encourage delicious early stems, ready to harvest from January onwards. Read more How to plant an apple tree Follow our step-by-step planting guide to ensure you get apple trees off to the best possible start. Watch video On the forum Signs of spring? Are your plants flowering out of season? Join the discussion on our friendly forum. Post your comments and photos Tulips to plant now Flame-red 'Abu Hassan' Deep purple 'Queen of Night' Green and cream 'Spring Green' Yellow lily-flowered 'West Point' Goblet-shaped 'White Triumphator' More fruity projects How to plant a blackcurrant bush How to plant a grapevine How to winter prune gooseberries How to grow pineapples How to grow autumn raspberries Gardeners' World blog Making leaf mould Once autumn leaves have become soggy and less fun to jump on, don't put them in the bin. Turn them into rich brown, crumbly compost. Read James Alexander-Sinclair's blog Also this week... Choosing a fruit-tree rootstock When you buy a fruit tree, make sure it grows to a manageable size by selecting a suitable rootstock. Find out how Deal with winter moths on apples Put grease bands on apple trees now to stop next year's fruits being damaged by winter moth larvae. Read more How to plant a fig tree Find out how to plant a fig tree to contain its roots and encourage fruit production. Watch video On the forum Garden design software Can you help a "not-too-computer-literate gardener" find easy-to-use garden design software? Share your suggestions A fruity 15 per cent discount Order cordon fruit trees Save 15 per cent on a selection of Pomona Fruits cordon fruit trees, ideal for growing in containers and small gardens. Choose from five varieties of apple, two pears, one cherry and one plum. Order now Gardeners' World Magazine December issue out now Get your free 2013 calendar, plus great ideas for festive decorations, tips on looking after house plants and advice on the best roses to plant now. Find out more 5 issues for £5 Enjoy five issues of Gardeners' World Magazine for only £5. Then you can continue your subscription for just £19.38 every six issues by direct debit. Find out more Win gardening prizes Win a set of winter garden clothing Sign in or register for your chance to win a set of cosy and hard-wearing garden clothing. Enter now Win plant supports and crop cage Enter our competition to win a set of plant supports and a crop cage for your vegetable plot. Enter now Keep up to date with all the latest from gardenersworld.com by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

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