Episode Details

🍂🌱 Autumn is one of the most important seasons on the allotment — a time for tidy-ups, winter prep, and getting ahead before the cold truly settles in. In this episode, we break down all the essential jobs you should be doing right now to protect your plot and set yourself up for success next year. We’ll cover:
• Clearing old crops and removing spent plants
• Boosting beds with compost, mulch, and soil improver
• Last-chance planting for winter and early spring harvests
• Pruning and protecting fruit bushes and trees
• Wildlife-friendly tasks for birds, hedgehogs & insects
• Polytunnel and greenhouse checks before frost
• Simple seasonal routines for a tidy, productive plot You’ll also hear why autumn is the perfect time for planning — from future layouts to next year’s seed list and early 2025 projects. What autumn essentials have YOU ticked off so far?

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💬 Quote from the Episode: “Autumn jobs might seem small — but they shape the entire year of growing ahead.”

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