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Top-heavy Brussels sprouts act like sails in autumn gales. Wind-rock tears fine root hairs, halting sprout development or snapping stems at ground level. Drive a stout wooden stake or bamboo cane deep beside the main stem on the windward side & tie with soft twine.

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Cloches aren't just for spring! Use them in autumn/winter to buffer freeze-thaw cycles on young winter greens (spinach, mâche, winter gem), shield overwintering brassicas & fava beans from desiccation, and keep soil workable over carrots.

Ventilate on sunny days to stop fungal rot. ❄️🌱

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Celebrate World Pasta Day on 25th October with a tasty seasonal bowl! Try Tortellini pasta with roasted autumn squashes, walnuts, melted blue cheese, & crisp parsley. The creamy, bold cheese balances sweet caramelised squash for pure cozy comfort. 🍝🍂 What’s your go-to autumn recipe? #WorldPastaDay

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Blanketing your garden in muck this autumn? Pause before you shovel! 🛑

Rich manure feeds brassicas and squash, but causes root crops like carrots to split and fork. Map your plot first and feed only the right beds!

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🌿🍇🍎 Espalier fruit trees are space-saving, beautiful, and productive! Train apples, pears, or figs flat against a wall or trellis for stunning architectural interest and easy harvesting. A perfect blend of art and horticulture! #Espalier #Gardening #FruitTrees

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🌱 Dwarf French Bean Grow Guide 🌱
Grown on neat bushes, dwarf French beans produce delicious, stringless pods! ☀️
• Sun & Soil: Full sun & rich soil
• Planting: Great for beds or containers
• Harvest: Pick small for peak tenderness
🍽️ Top, tail, and boil for just a few minutes!
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🌱 Late October/early November is the perfect time for Bare Root Fruit Tree Planting! The soil is workable but the tree is dormant.
To Do:
1. Dig a wide, shallow hole.
2. Spread roots out.
3. Plant so the graft union is above soil level.
4. Water well & mulch.
Enjoy spring blooms! #FruitTrees

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Boost your veggies! 🌿 Lime (calcium carbonate) raises soil pH, which helps nutrient absorption and combats blossom end rot in tomatoes/peppers. Use sparingly, test soil first! Great for leafy greens too. #GardeningTips #SoilHealth #LimeBenefits

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🌿Plant some hanging baskets with fragrant herbs like marjoram, chives, basil, and parsley. For a splash of color and a tasty bonus, include a specially bred trailing tomato. Top Tip: Ensure the basket is deep enough to support the tomato's roots for best fruiting! 🪴 #gardening #gyo #permaculture

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Exciting news on the plot today... the peas are up! 🌱 Time to get some bamboo canes sorted for support. Always love this stage of the process. What’s sprouting in your garden this week? 👇#GrowYourOwn #VegPlotter #Gardening #Allotment

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Want non-stop summer blooms? 🌸 Dahlias produce spectacular cut flowers from midsummer until the first frosts. Pinch out the growing tips at 30cm to trigger bushy growth & even more blooms!
Learn planting depths, tuber care & storage tips below ⬇️
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Did you know banana plants aren’t true trees? 🍌 Their trunks are actually leaf bases called pseudostems, and each flowers just once!
Whether growing tropical fruit or keeping an ornamental container plant, check out our guide on care, soil & harvesting ⬇️
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🌸 Greenhouse Overwintering Sweet Peas Tip: Sow sweet pea seeds in autumn using well-draining compost in pots. Place them in a cool, well-lit greenhouse. Keep soil moist but avoid overwatering. Ensure good ventilation to prevent mildew. Transplant outdoors in spring for early blooms! Happy gardening!

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Cleared your summer crops? 🥬 Protect bare soil from autumn rains and nutrient leaching by sowing green manures or laying down a rich compost mulch.

Use VegPlotter to log where your cleared beds are & plan next year's rotations: https://t.co/O3y9N5IodS 🍂 #GardeningTips

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October isn't the end of the growing season! 🌱 Get hardy garlic, overwintering onion sets, and broad beans into the ground now for a heads-up on spring.

Map out your winter beds down to the exact spacing: https://t.co/O3y9N5IodS 🧄🧅 #GrowYourOwn #Garlic #VegPlotter

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Pumpkin harvest time! 🎃 Bring in your winter squash and pumpkins before the first hard frost, then let them cure in a warm spot to toughen the skin for long-term storage.

Keep track of what’s in your store cupboard & plan next year's plot ➡️ https://t.co/wig1KiqIXA #AutumnHarvest

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Only gone and got myself an allotment

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I've been out on the allotment today getting stuff sorted and filming too. We checked the trail cam we left there last week, and guess what we saw on the footage!!...SO VERY COOL!😎

#RoeDeer #Wildlife #Nature #WildlifePhotography #AnimalsOfBluesky #TrailCam #AllotmentLife #VegetableGardening

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Tired of rough, scabby spuds? 🥔 Prevent potato scab! Keep soil pH below 5.5 (add sulfur!), rotate crops, choose resistant varieties, skip fresh manure, & water evenly for a flawless harvest. ✨

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Leave swedes in the ground this winter, but avoid the struggle of digging frozen soil! ❄️ Pack a layer of straw, bracken, or newspaper mulch around the veg to absorb frost. This keeps the ground workable so you can easily lift them when needed. Grow guide: https://t.co/KdgDsqah1z