David Domoney’s Newsletter October 2022

October: Fall for autumn

The weather has taken a chilly turn, so those crisp autumn mornings have returned once again.

Autumn is a busy season, I always find it an exciting time in the garden because it’s nature’s time for planting. This is also the time to get preparations underway for your garden over winter to ensure your garden bounces back after the colder months.

Keep your garden looking glorious through October and beyond with these top ten plants. Through the cooler seasons, you may want to focus on your indoor garden a little more too, so check out my top houseplants for the kitchen.

Thanks for joining me for the latest Facebook Live supported by Evergreen Garden Care – if you missed it, you can catch up here. You can also look forward to my next Facebook Show at 1pm on Wednesday 12th October with Yard Force where I’ll be sharing more seasonal gardening tips.

At this time of year, keep your garden looking fresh and prepare for next growing season by watching my video about which plants to overwinter. Hopefully these tips and shows will keep you inspired with ideas for your own garden. To see more of the behind the scenes of my garden, take a look at my YouTube channel.

Happy gardening!

David

Gardening tip of the month

Get picking those pumpkins in time for Halloween. Whether you’re carving with the kids or want to create some spooky dishes for dinner.

The skin will have turned orange, be harder and won’t puncture when a finger is pressed against it. When tapping, the pumpkin should sound hollow too.

You can begin harvesting by carefully cutting the pumpkin away from the vine. Do not snap pumpkin off, instead use secateurs or a knife for a clean cut.

Cure the fruit outdoors in sunlight for 7-10 days. Cover them at night using cardboard or straw to protect the fruit against frost.

Store the fruits in a well-ventilated position at a temperature under 15 degrees centigrade. Remove any fruits that show signs of rot.

Watch this…

There’s no greater sight than when you look at your fruit bearing trees to see them laden with fruit. Find out what to do with fallen apples before they rot in this video.

Win…

Each week between now and the end of 2022, I’ll be giving away 2 signed copies of my book. To enter, all you need to do is subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Top plants

Although autumn is well and truly upon us now, there are still lots of plants looking wonderful at this time of year. These will brighten your garden on even the darkest of days.

Giveaways galore

Be in with a chance to win a Yard Force VITA Garden Tool Kit that contains five handy tools for essential gardening tasks.

Top job

There’s nothing like the sweet scent of honeysuckle when it’s in full bloom. Make the most of it by transplanting it to the perfect position.

In it to win it

There’s an OASE biOrb Classic up for grabs which is a stunning aquarium that will transform any room.

Plants for a purpose

There’s a houseplant for every room within your home, and these top picks are a great place to start for your kitchen. Some of them have dual purposes within the kitchen too.

Overwintering plants

Some plants in the garden will need some protection from the colder weather as we move from summer into autumn and then into winter. Before the first frosts arrive, we want to protect our favourite plants.

Creating a stream

Benefit from the beauty of water by creating a beautiful pond-less stream in your garden. With these tips for practicalities and plants, you’ll have a thriving space.

Spooky plants for Halloween

As October arrives, there’s a certain spook in the air, so embrace the night of tricks and treats with plants inside and outside your home for Halloween.

Mix & match garden shapes

Just like the interior of our homes, different areas of our gardens have different purposes. With small or large spaces, create compartments to emphasise elements and shapes in the garden.

Prize Draw Results

Here are the winners from September:

Win 1 of 10 Miracle-Gro® EverGreen Autumn Lawn Care

Paul Planck

James McDiarmid

Chloe Farrow

Dan Hunter

Angela Higgs

Katie Harmer

Jimmy Milligan

Ann Chapman

Laura Pritchard

Tracy Flatt

FB Show – Miracle-Gro® EverGreen Autumn Lawn Care

Frances Powell

OASE BiOrb Classic

Sue Kyson

Yard Force AquaJet

Nicholas Gandy

Yard Force 7.2V Hedge Shear

Siobhan Caroline Scott

Congratulations! Look out for even more prize draws throughout October…