Don't clear your garden just yet! Save your summer harvest for next year by collecting seeds from your best plants.
Beans, peas, lettuce, tomatoes & peppers are super easy to harvest and store.
See the top 5 seeds to save & step-by-step tips:
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Autumn is prime time to give bush roses a light tidy! Cut stems back by about a third to stop wind-rock tearing roots in winter gales, and remove dead or diseased wood. Save the hard prune for late winter.
Check out the full rose grow guide here:
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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.
Cloches aren't just for spring! Use them in autumn/winter to buffer freeze-thaw cycles on young winter greens (spinach, mΓ’che, winter gem), shield overwintering brassicas & fava beans from desiccation, and keep soil workable over carrots.
Ventilate on sunny days to stop fungal rot. βοΈπ±
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. ππ Whatβs your go-to autumn recipe? #WorldPastaDay
Blanketing your garden in muck this autumn? Pause before you shovel! π
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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πΏππ 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
π± Dwarf French Bean Grow Guide π±
Grown on neat bushes, dwarf French beans produce delicious, stringless pods! βοΈ
β’ Sun & Soil: Full sun & rich soil
β’ Planting: Great for beds or containers
β’ Harvest: Pick small for peak tenderness
π½οΈ Top, tail, and boil for just a few minutes!
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π± 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
Boost your veggies! πΏ 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
πΏPlant 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! πͺ΄ #gardening #gyo #permaculture
Exciting news on the plot today... the peas are up! π± Time to get some bamboo canes sorted for support. Always love this stage of the process. Whatβs sprouting in your garden this week? π#GrowYourOwn#VegPlotter#Gardening#Allotment
Want non-stop summer blooms? πΈ 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 β¬οΈ
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Did you know banana plants arenβt true trees? π 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 β¬οΈ
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πΈ 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!
Cleared your summer crops? π₯¬ 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 π #GardeningTips
October isn't the end of the growing season! π± 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 π§π§ #GrowYourOwn#Garlic#VegPlotter
Pumpkin harvest time! π 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 whatβs in your store cupboard & plan next year's plot β‘οΈ https://t.co/wig1KiqIXA #AutumnHarvest