It’s good to catch up with the October Cutting Garden today. I have to confess, I haven’t spent much time outside lately. October is a generous month, it gives you a bit of time to get on with other things whilst it quietly blooms away. I could be weeding and sorting but that can wait for now.
October has also arrived unexpectedly. Mornings swing between feeling the warmth lingering from the months gone by. To feeling a chill in the air, a glimpse of what’s to come. The cutting beds feel vibrant but more mellow than summer months. Dahlias are in full swing and zinnia’s keep providing unexpected pops of zingy colour. Honestly, I want to savoir all the flowers I can before they fade with the light.
Life has been jam-packed so I’ve been going gently (as I can) this month. My cup of enthusiasm is looking depleted so the focus this month is on simple jobs. The month has begun with a tip run, is there a better feeling? Clearing away the debris of summer – broken pots, old compost bags and tree roots have the left the garden feeling more organised than it is. At this time of year, I begin to look at what pots there are for spring bulbs. When gathered together, I’m always amazed at how much growing space much I have. This Spring bulb guide is great if you want to learn more about what bulbs to get in the garden.
Tulips can be planted really close together, its easy pop in a hundred bulbs without even noticing. Tulips are an expensive and unpredictable crop. Knowing where they will go before finally placing an order will help me in terms of space and costs. There was an underused area near the greenhouse which I have ear-marked for my new tulip garden. I might even leave some in this year.
If you haven’t done so then get some Autumn seeds sown, there is more detail about autumn sowing in September’s post. This month I would get anemones and ranunculus started. They are easier than you think, you can read my guide to growing ranunculus here. Anemones are the same, however, I don’t soak my corms before planting as I find they rot in the seed trays.
That’s it for the month over here, if you’re curious to see more come and find me over on Instagram @Lottsandlots .
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