Journal

Overwintering Garlic and Onions

I'm really fond of this part of the year, as the pressure is off and you can concentrate on a small number of tasks instead of a long list of crops all competing for your attention.

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The Wildlife Benefits of Autumn Leaves

Birds, hedgehogs, earthworms, butterflies and more: they can all benefit from autumn leaves.

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How to Store Root Vegetables

Root crops such as carrots, beetroot, potatoes and turnips are known for having good storage potential, lasting for weeks or months after harvesting. However, they can still spoil if stored the wrong way.

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How to Make Leaf Mould: a Free and Natural Soil Improver

Leaf mould is the dark, crumbly material left when leaves fully rot down.

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Videos

Overwintering Onions in Raised Beds - Step by Step with Andrew!

Why Birds Avoid Timber Nest Boxes - Use Conservation Grade Instead

Sowing Broad Beans in Autumn

Andrews Top 5 Weeding Tools (and a surprise 6th tool!)

The Vegetable Garden in October

Some October tasks, including harvesting potatoes, soil protection and planting garlic or overwintering onions.

The Vegetable Garden in October

Editor Picks

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How to Grow Garlic

A haul of freshly harvested garlic is a beautiful thing, especially when the outer papery sheath is removed to reveal a pristine white or pink ribbed bulb on the inside.

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The Benefits of Mulching in the Garden

Mulching is the practice of covering the soil surface with a layer of material to protect your plants or to insulate or improve your garden soil.

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How to Clean a Greenhouse

Whether it’s glass or polycarbonate, cleaning the glazing ensures the removal of any algae or buildup, which can affect light transmission levels.