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Sowing and planting in October

In October bulbs and tubers go into the ground while the soil is open. Tulips, daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops and winter aconites are planted now, and garlic goes in during autumn because it grows stronger than when planted in spring. Winter purslane and lamb's lettuce can still be sown, better under fleece or in a cold frame than in an open bed.

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The monthly article covers what else needs doing in the garden in October: October: storing the harvest, planting trees and tucking the garden in