Prepare the greenhouse for winter
Action time: 06/11 - 07/11
Before the winter sets in, clean the exterior of the greenhouse by washing the panes of glass with warm water and a sponge.
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Action time: 06/11 - 06/11
Meet like-minded gardeners on the message boards and share your tips, successes and plant stories.
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Plant onions and garlic
Action time: 06/11 - 15/11
If your soil is reasonably well-draining, plant sets of garlic and onions for crops in early June.
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Sow a new lawn
Action time: 05/11 - 09/11
Finish sowing new lawns while the soil's still warm enough for the seed to germinate. Check out our guide to autumn lawn care for more advice.
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Harvest brassicas
Action time: 04/11 - 08/11
Harvest winter brassicas such as kale and Brussels sprouts as soon as they're large enough as they do not keep well in the ground.
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Plant gooseberry bushes
Action time: 02/11 - 09/11
There's still time to plant bare-root gooseberry bushes now for a bumper crop next summer.
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Force chicory
Action time: 01/11 - 30/11
Cut back the growth on chicory plants and cover them with a black plastic container to force tender white stalks to sprout.
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Sow early broad beans
Action time: 01/11 - 15/11
Plant your broad beans in rich, moisture-retentive well-drained soil, preferably in a sunny situation sheltered from winds.
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