“I find giving the garden a once-over before winter arrives a very rewarding job”
October is a mellow month with a fading, romantic and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy while putting the garden in order. There are still fruit and vegetables that need harvesting and storing to maximise the potential from this year’s hard work. Plus there are young plants to protect through winter as temperatures dip.
I always prepare in case the winter proves to be very cold – my small hands are not suitable for gloves so outdoor work isn’t always possible – and by the end of October my major
