Keep pond free of leaves and debris
Action time: 23/10 - 27/10
Remove dead and dying foliage. If autumn leaves are a particular problem, place netting over the pond to prevent debris from falling in and fouling the water.
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Harvest carrots
Action time: 23/10 - 30/10
Continue harvesting carrots, ensuring they're dry and clean before you store them. Never store any produce showing signs of damage or infection.
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Prune currant bushes
Action time: 21/10 - 28/10
If you didn't cut them back in the summer, prune out up to a third of the oldest wood on your currant bushes to stimulate new growth.
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Prune autumn raspberries
Action time: 15/10 - 29/10
Once autumn raspberries have stopped producing fruit, cut the canes down to ground level.
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Prune deciduous shrubs
Action time: 13/10 - 27/10
As shrubs lose their leaves it becomes easier to see their overall shape. Give them a light prune if needed to improve their looks.
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Ripen late tomatoes
Action time: 08/10 - 29/10
Too many green tomatoes? Put a few in a drawer with a banana to encourage them to ripen, or make green tomato chutney.
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