Suggested Jobs to do

The weather has been kind up to now but cold is forecast to set in, here are a few suggestions of jobs to do.

• Cloche Vulnerable plants

• Fold foliage over Cauliflowers

• Collect and compost fallen leaves

• Clear finished crops and compost, (Brassica stems will compost quicker if softened by crushing)

• Winter dig empty beds, leave rough for frost to break up clays

• Prune Gooseberries and Currants, if not already done

• Plant bare rooted fruit canes or bushes

• Pot up small quantities of favourite herbs to keep some indoors for winter use

• Clean and disinfect Greenhouse, pots, seed trays etc

• Consider additional Greenhouse insulation such as bubblewrap

• Reduce watering of plants in greenhouse as growth slows down