🌿 October’s Quiet Jobs: Setting the Stage for Spring
October isn’t glamorous — it’s mud on your boots, chill in the air, and that satisfying sense of putting things right before winter has its say.
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When and How to Plant Garlic in September for the Best Bulbs
Discover why planting garlic in September is the key to bigger bulbs and earlier harvests. Learn the best UK varieties and step-by-step planting tips.
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Seed Saving September: The Rewarding Autumn Job That Saves Money Too
Learn how to save seeds in September from beans, tomatoes, sunflowers, and more. A practical guide to collecting, drying, and storing seeds for next year.
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Why Green Manures Are the Secret to Healthy Soil (and Which to Sow This September) – Try these Fabulous 5!
As the allotment shifts from late summer abundance into autumn, the temptation is to clear the beds and leave them bare until spring. But uncovered soil loses nutrients, becomes compacted by winter rain, and is quickly colonised by weeds. The solution? Green manures. These unsung heroes not only protect your soil through the colder months but…
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10 Essential Autumn Gardening Jobs You Shouldn’t Forget This Month
Autumn might feel like the winding down of the gardening year, but in truth it’s a pivot point. The allotment looks different now: beans rustling in the breeze, squash turning from green to orange, apples dropping with a thud. It’s a season of clearing away, storing, and planting ahead — and a few smart jobs…
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September Allotment Diary: What’s Growing, What’s Ending, and What’s Next
September is the month of transition on the allotment. Summer crops begin to fade, while apples, squash, and roots take centre stage. This diary reflects on what’s still growing, what’s ending, and the essential jobs to focus on now to set up for a productive autumn and spring.
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Top Garden Lighting for Late Summer Evenings
Discover the best garden lighting for late summer evenings on the allotment. From festoon lights to solar path markers, brighten your plot after a hard day’s work and enjoy those peaceful weekend nights outdoors.
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10 Essential Garden Tasks for Mid-August (And the Tools to Do Them Right)
In mid-August, gardeners should capitalize on the thriving produce by performing essential tasks to extend harvests and prepare for autumn. Key activities include frequent harvesting, deadheading, feeding plants, sowing for fall, clearing beds, mulching, preserving excess crops, pest management, and planning for future seasons to ensure a fruitful garden year-round.
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7 Small Tools I Use Every Day on the Allotment (and Wouldn’t Be Without)
Discover the seven small, low-cost tools I use daily on my allotment — from snips to seed boxes. These essentials make gardening smoother, faster, and more enjoyable.
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How to Plan a Late-Season Raised Bed Refresh
Revive your beds for autumn planting and beyond. By late summer, your raised beds may be looking a bit tired. Crops have come and gone, the soil might be compacted or depleted, and weeds are trying to claim territory. But with a simple refresh, you can get them ready for autumn sowing — and even…
