Monday, October 4, 2021

What to do in the Garden in October


Maintenance and Clean Up

Harvest sunflower heads; use seed for birdseed or roast for personal use.

Harvest and immediately dry filberts and walnuts at 95 degrees 

 

Place mulch over roots of marginally hardy plants for winter protection. 

 

Clean, sharpen, and oil tools and equipment before storing for winter.

Prune out dead fruiting canes in raspberries.



  

 

Planting/Propagation

Dig and divide rhubarb. (about every 4 years.)

Propagate chrysanthemums, fuchsias, and geraniums by stem cuttings.

 

Plant garlic.

 

Save seeds from the vegetable and flower garden. Dry, date, label, and keep cool and dry.



 

Pest Monitoring and Management

 

Control weeds while small. Hand weeding and weeding tools are particularly effective now.

 

Mulch to prevent weeds, to conserve moisture, and to improve soil health.




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