In the garden this week: Daffodil bulbs and tomatoes

Don't delay for daffs Plant narcissi as soon as you can get your hands on bulbs. Of all bulbs, these benefit most from getting their roots into soil early, so prioritise them. You can also start forcing narcissi bulbs now for flowers in a couple of months' time. Buy a load of 'Paper White' or 'Soleil d'Or' bulbs, and pot a few up every week into soil or glasses full of pebbles with water just touching the base. For sturdy growth, change water frequently and keep somewhere sunny and cool. The clock starts now While it's tempting to let tomatoes grow on and on in the hope that they will keep on producing fruits, they won't. Once really cold weather hits tomato plants, it's all over – and you should concentrate on ripening what you've got. Count four trusses up and cut off the stem above the top one, to concentrate ripening. Keep watering, and feed weekly.