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Pull up a bucket and settle in, bach. Bryn chats from his shed about old-fashioned, frugal ways to grow a tidy bit of veg without wasting money.

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    When to plant bulbs for spring – this planting window guarantees showstopping displays next year - Yahoo Life UK: best next steps for UK gardeners

    Published: Saturday, September 26, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

    Google News UK trend score 60

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    4 Plants To Prune In October Before It's Too Late – For Better Blooms Next Year - Country Living Magazine: what it means for UK gardeners

    Published: Saturday, September 26, 2026 | By: Bryn | Seasonal Advice

    Google News UK trend score 48

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    El Niño will make lawn fungus more common this autumn – 7 signs to look out for and how to protect your grass - House Beautiful: best next steps for U

    Published: Friday, September 25, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

    Google News UK trend score 50

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    How to stop nuisance moss smothering your lawn this autumn – 4 time-sensitive tasks to tackle this weekend - Country Living Magazine: best next steps

    Published: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

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    Cutting your grass too late causes winter damage – this is when to stop mowing for a lush lawn next year - Country Living Magazine: best next steps fo

    Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

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    What to do with garden furniture now to prevent winter damage – and avoid replacing it next year - Country Living Magazine: what it means for UK garde

    Published: Sunday, September 20, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

    Google News UK trend score 46

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Alan Titchmarsh's best spring bulbs to plant in October for spectacular blooms - Liverpool Echo: what it means for UK gardeners

Published: Friday, September 25, 2026 | By: Bryn

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UK’s largest Chinese garden to open at RHS Garden Bridgewater this weekend - Manchester’s Finest: what it means for UK gardeners

Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | By: Bryn

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What tulips should you plant this autumn? Alan Titchmarsh, Isabella Bannerman and 10 more of Britain's best gardeners and writers give their answer -

Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 | By: Bryn

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How to Plant Tulip Bulbs Now for a Mind-Blowing Spring Display - Homes and Gardens: best next steps for UK gardeners

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Sunday, 27 September 2026 - Transition to cooler weather

Sow

What to sow today

Green manures, Hardy annual flowers, Winter salad

Plant

What to plant today

Garlic (late month), Spring cabbage, Overwintering onion sets

Harvest

What to harvest

Maincrop potatoes, Apples and pears, Runner beans

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Harvest regularly to keep crops producing.

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