🌿 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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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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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.
