Gardeners in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, can look forward to a milder and brighter start to March 2026, with temperatures expected to reach 15°C. This drier window offers local residents the first real chance of the year to clear winter debris and begin planting after a season of heavy rainfall.
According to the Met Office, the week beginning 1 March 2026 will see daytime highs of up to 15°C on both Monday and Thursday. The forecast also predicts recurring sunny intervals throughout the first four days of the week, providing a much-needed dry spell for outdoor maintenance.
The change in weather follows an exceptionally wet winter that left many local plots waterlogged and led to flood warnings across the country. Gardeners at the Darklands Road Allotment Association and the Chestnut Avenue site in Midway can now use this time to prepare soil and carry out sowing that was delayed by soggy ground.
The arrival of better weather coincides with the launch of the 2026 Housing Gardening Competition. South Derbyshire District Council has confirmed that entries are now open for the annual contest, which encourages residents to improve their outdoor spaces.
Local volunteer groups such as Swad in Bloom and outdoor maintenance businesses are also expected to be busy during this period. The bright conditions will help workers and volunteers rectify damage caused by the high winds and heavy rain experienced throughout the winter months.
