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    ON THE VEG PATCH

    Aug 24, 2021 4 minutes

    TOP JOBS FOR OCTOBER

    TASKS FOR YOUR VEGETABLE PATCH BY JOYCE RUSSELL

    GATHER LEAVES

    Collect fallen leaves and use them to cover empty beds, make leaf mould, or add a thin layer to the compost heap. Leaves look lovely on the ground, but they can make paths slippery. Use your judgment to get a balance between beauty and usefulness.

    TIDY STRAWBERRY BEDS

    Autumn varieties can be fruiting well in a good October. Remove any late flowers from summer varieties as these won’t make anything at this stage. Remove any runners and trim off discoloured leaves.

    PLANT SPRING CABBAGE

    Buy plants, if you haven’t grown your own, and get them into the ground before the middle of the month. Plants will provide

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