Greenhouse calendar October

Ornamental Grasses for autumn

Grasses to grow to extend a garden’s structure and interest into the latter part of the year.

Autumn Garden Jobs

October is one of the busiest times in the garden. Here are some jobs to be getting on with.

Where to put your greenhouse

Do you want to get a greenhouse, but you don't know where to set it up? This blog will help you get started and give you a couple of tips on what things to consider beforehand.

Cultivate citrus during winter

Soon the temperature will get low and the summer warmth will turn into night frost. So now is the time to consider getting some citruses for winter. Kumquat is a citrus that can survive the cold and it produces fruits twice a year - and it is decorative. Another variety is the Bitter Orange. The Bitter Orange (also called Poncirus trifoliata) can be used in recipes.

Status in the greenhouse in September

It is time to check the plants in the greenhouse in September. Find out which plants needs to be moved and which to prune.

Cultivating lettuce in the greenhouse

Soon you will be removing your tomatoes, cucumbers and chilli plants. Lettuce can be divided into three main groups: Long-day plants, short-day plants and day-neutral plants. Choose the varieties that belong to the current season, otherwise, you risk that it will start to bolt.

Sow flowers in the greenhouse during autumn

The mild climate has provided new opportunities in the greenhouse. Now you can pre-germinate flowers and enjoy the pretty and colourful flowers as early as the beginning of June.

Roasted bread with humus and baked tomatoes

Can be served as lunch or as a starter.

Cultivate autumn mushrooms in the greenhouse

Learn how to cultivate your own edible mushrooms (oyster mushroom, Lion's Mane and brown beech mushrooms) in and near the greenhouse. Not only are the mushrooms decorative, they are also delicious and can be used for autumn soups and more. This guide shows you step by step how to cultivate your own edible mushrooms.

Taking Cuttings - plants for free

Extending the crops

Late season tomato varieties may not get red

Some tomatoes ripen while others never turn red. Both can be used for preservation.