Autumn is really underway now. Leaves are falling everywhere you look, and I’m a little obsessed with the pumpkins we’re about to harvest for Halloween. October isn’t all about harvesting and hunkering down for the colder months though, there are still some crops and plants you can grow. Here are some ideas for what to plant this month. Asparagus Some varieties of asparagus can be planted in autumn; planting now helps them to get ...
10. The 10 minute gardener: late Autumn gardening jobs
Welcome to the latest 10 minute gardener, looking at quick autumn gardening jobs you can fit into a busy schedule. We’re heading towards the quietest time on the gardening calendar, when light is limited, most plants are dormant and the weather isn’t exactly tempting us outside. We’re not quite there yet though; there are still some garden jobs that you can do now to help protect your garden over winter and bring it to life ...
Birth flowers: October
Welcome to the latest in the birth flower series, looking at the flowers assigned to each month of the year. This time we’re looking at the birth flowers for October and their meanings. For some history on the origins of birth month flowers, take a look at my first post in the series. Marigold Bold and colourful, marigolds aren’t exactly the shyest of flowers. Their name is said to derive from “Mary’s Gold”, linking to the early ...
In season now: October
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