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September

As summer draws to a close it is peak picking time in the orchard

The days shorten and autumn advances, heralded by Michaelmas daisies and crocosmia. Be ready to protect tender crops such as courgettes.

It is a sad moment when the first phlox appears. It is the amber light indicating the end of the great burst of early summer and suggesting that we must now start looking forward to autumn.

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  • Sow and plant out winter vegetables e.g. chard.
  • Earth up celeriac and leeks.
  • Trim hedges now that the birds have finished nesting.
  • Start picking and storing apples.
  • Cut off this summer’s fruiting blackberry and raspberry canes at ground level. Tie in new canes.
  • Review borders and make notes on which plants to move.
  • Start planting spring bulbs.

January

It may be the depth of winter but there are still things to do in the garden such as pruning work
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February

The shortest day has passed, and whatever nastiness of weather we may look forward to in January and February, at least we notice that the days are getting longer….
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March

Starting with Potato Day, this is a busy month. As always, it’s time to do the jobs that didn’t get done last month.
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April

There is plenty to do in April, but here in the Borders we need to keep an eye on the weather forecast. Be ready to protect young plants from late frosts.
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May

Spring is now in full swing but don’t be tempted to plant out those tender seedlings too soon.
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June

Long days herald the start of summer and the earlier work in the vegetable garden is now bearing fruit!
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July

It is summer but there are still seeds to sow and soft fruit to pick
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August

Summer downpours can wreak havoc in the flower border so make sure tall plants are staked well.
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October

Autumn may linger in the shape of warm sunny days but beware of night frosts!
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November

As the growing season comes to an end it is time to plant flower and vegetable bulbs for next year
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December

Even if it is dark, wet and cold, there are jobs to do inside such as maintaining tools, ordering seeds and checking stored fruit
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