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welcome back to Gardening with Ben for another new podcast. Well,
yesterday we talked about where we've been hiding and why
we haven't been around. Well, today we are back with
a podcast. What would usually do at the beginning of
the month, So I do apologize, but we're going to
be talking about what jobs need to be done in
September down at the allotment and all the tasks, what
you need doing in the vegetable garden, in the flower garden,
and in the fruit garden. So usually I say, if
you want to get a bit of paper or notepad
and write down some of these ideas and then at
least you can tick them off as you complete them
and then be able to concentrate on some of the
other jobs that need doing around the allotment or garden
that you want to get done. And what we'll do
is we'll start off on our podcast talking about the
items that need doing, and we'll start off with the
vegetable garden first. So during the month of September, it's
the beginning of the transitional period in the vegetable garden,
as the summer crops reached, the final harvest and cool
season vegetable take center stage. So this month offers a
mix of activities focused on both harvesting and preparing for
the cold and months ahead. From planting autumn crops and
preserving the summers bounty to preparing garden beds for winter,
the tasks you undertake in September are crucial for ensuring
a continuous harvest and maintaining soil health. Embrace the cooler
temperatures and changing season as you dive into these important jobs.
Set in the stage for productive and friving a vegetable garden.
So Obviously, tomorrow we're going to be talking about what
crops and plants you can plant in the vegetable garden,
so make sure you're stay tuned for that episode. Make
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as well. So all the jobs which need doing during September.
So the first one is plant cool season crops. September
is an ideal month to plant cool season crops such
as spinach, lettuce, radishes, kale, and broccoli. These crops survive
cooler temperatures and can be harvested well into the autumn.
Prepare the soil by adding compost or well rotted manure
to ensure that it is rich of nutrients, sow seeds
or transplant seedlings according to the recommended spaces and debt
for each crops. The next job is harvest and preserve
late summer produce. Continue harvesting late summer vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, beans,
and corseets Regularly. Harvesting encourages plants to produce more and
more and prevents over ripe produce from attracting their pests.
Preserve your harvest by either canning, freezing or drying excess
produce or freezing. Properly storing your harvest and shows you
can enjoy your gardens bounty throughout the winter months. Prepare
your beds for winter. Stop preparing your garden beds for
winter by clearing out spent plants and weeds. Add a
l ayer of compost or organic matter to improve soil
fertility over the winter. Consider planting cover crops such as clover,
rye or winter wheat to protect and in which the
soil prevent erosion and suppress the weeds. Maintain weed control.
Keep your garden free of weeds to reduce competition for
nutrients and water. Regular weeding also helps prevent pests and
diseases from taking hold. Remove weeds by hand or use
a hope to cut them off at the soil level,
and apply a multi suppress new weed growth. Fertilize autumn crops.
Feed all your autumn crops with a balanced fertilizer to
provide essential nutrients for growth and development. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for application rates and methods. Fertilizing in September supports
healthy plant growth and maximizes your yields of harvest, monitor
for pests and diseases. Regularly inspect your plants for signs
of pests and diseases. Look for chewed leaves, discoloration, or
unusual growth patterns. Early detection and intervention are crucial. Use
organic or chemically treated as needed, and remove any affected
plant material to prevent the spread of problems. Water consistently
ensure your vegetable garden receives constant water, especially for newly
planted autumn crops. Water deep plate and ferilate to encourage
strong root growth. Water early in the morning or late
in the evening to minimum evaporation. Prune and support plants.
Prune back overgrown plants and remove any dead or diseased
foliage to improve air circulation of this disease. Support tall
or vining plants with stocks, trellises, or cages to keep
them up right and healthy. Plan for next season. As
you clear out the summer crops, start planning on the
next growing season. Consider rotating crops to prevent soil depletion
and reduce pest and disease build up. Make notes of
what worked well and what didn't to try and improve
your garden's productivity next year. Collect and save your seeds.
Collect seeds from hairloom and open pollinated vegetable varieties for
planting next year. Allow seeds to completely dry before storing
them in a cool play. Saving seeds helps present, preserve
unique varieties and can reduce gardening costs. These tasks will
help ensure your vegetable garden remains productive and health throughout
the transition into autumn, set in the stage for a
successful harvest and a well prepared garden for the next
growing season. So that is all the jobs which need
doing in the vegetable garden during September. So the next
jobs are what to do in the fruit garden. So
September is a vital month for fruit gardeners as it
bridges the transition from summer to autumn, with many fruits
reaching their peak ripeness. It's a time of both harvest
and preparation. Is showing that your fruit trees, bushes and
vines receive the care they need now to help maintain
their health and productivity for the cooler months in the
following year. From harvesting and prune into preparing for winter.
The task you undertake in September are crucial for bountiful
harvest and long term well being of your fruit garden.
Embrace the change in season and get ready to dive
into the essential jobs keeping your fruit garden thriving and productive.
So these are the jobs which need doing in September.
Harvest ripe fruits regularly. September is a peak time for
harvested many fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, and late
season berries. Regular harvesting prevents fruit from falling to the
ground and attracting pests. Pick fruits at their peak rightness
to enjoy the best flavor. Encourage continuous production in plants
that can bear through over a longer period. Prune fruit
trees and bushes after harvesting. Prune fruit trees and bushes
to remove any dead and diseased or damaged branches. Pruning
helps improve air circulation as sunlight penetration, which is essential
for healthy growth of each using the risk of disease.
For certain fruit trees, light pruning can help shape the
tree and prepare it for the next growing season. Fertilize
your fruit plants. Apply a balance fertilizer to your fruit
trees bushes to provide essential nutrients to root development and
overall health. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions to
the correct amount of method of application. Fertilizing in September
supports the plant's nutrients as they transition into dormancy throughout winter.
Much around, fruit plants apply allowing mulch around the base
of fruit trees, bushes, and vines to help retain moisture,
suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Organic mulch, such like
straw wood, chips or compost, adds nutrients to the soil
as it decomposes. Keep them mulch a few inches away
from them the trunk to prevent rotting of the tree.
For pests and diseases, regularly inspect your fruit plants for
signs of pests and diseases. Look for damaged leaves, discolored spots,
or unusual growths. Early detection and treatment can prevent more
significant problems later in the season. Use organic or chemical
controls as needed, and remove any affected plant material to
prevent the spread of issues. Water consistently and show your
fruit plants receive consistent watering, especially if the weather remains
dry throughout the autumn and winter period. Water deal pl
it encourage strong root growth and to help prepare the plants.
Prepare for winter. Water early in the morning or late
in the evening to reduce evaporation. Finn the fruit and
fruit trees. If your fruit trees have an excessive amount
of fruit, fin them out to prevent overcrowded and ensure
the better quality produce. Removing some of the fruit allows
the moving aiing ones to grow larger and healthier and
prevent branches from breaking under excessive weight. Support heavy fruit
laden branches. Use sticks or props to support branches that
are heavy laden with fruit. This helps prevent branches from
breaking under the weight and ensures the fruit has enough
space and air circulation to ripen. Properly. Clean up fallen
fruit and leaves. Remove any fallen fruit and leaves from
around your fruit plants to reduce the risk of pests
and diseases. Fallen debris can harbor insects that can harm
your plants. Dispose of the debors proply, either by composting
healthy material or discarding diseased parts. Prepare for winter. Start
preparing your fruit garden for the colon moves by protecting
tender plants with frost covers or clotchs. Consider applying a
final layer of mulch to help insulate the soil and
root planning for the winter now will help your plants
survive and thrive come spring. These tasks will help ensure
your fruit garden remains healthy and productive throughout the transition
into autumn, setting the stage for bountiful harvest and a
well prepared garden for the next growing season. So that
is all the jobs which need doing in the fruit
garden during September. So now we're going to look at
what jobs need doing in the flower garden. September is
a pivotal month in the flower garden, as a transition
from summer to autumn brings cooler temperatures and a chance
to refresh and rejuvenate your garden. This is the perfect
time to extend the blooming season, prepare plants for the
colder months, and show your garden remains vibrant and healthy.
From planting autumn blooming flowers and dividing perennials into mulching
and pruning. The tasks you undertain in September are essential
for maintaining the beauty and productivity of your flower garden,
embracing the changing season and diving into those important jobs
keeping your garden colorful and thriving into autumn. So all
these jobs are what you need to do in the
flower garden in September. Deadheads spent blooms. Regularly remove spent
flowers from your flowering plants to encourage continuous blooming and
keep your garden looking tidy. Deadheading prevents plants from going
to seed and direct set energy towards producing more flowers.
Use clean, sharp scissors or pruners to make clean cuts
just above a healthy leaf. Set plant autumn blooming flowers.
Plant autumn blooming flowers such as chrysanthemums, asters, and pans
is to add color and interest to your garden as
the season changes. Prepare the soul by adding compost or
organic matter to ensure it is nutrient rich. Plant at
the recommended depths and spacing and water furoughly after planting
to help them establish. Divide and transplant pri perennials. Divide
overgrown perennials like hosts, dailias, and irises to rejuvenate them
and promote healthier growth. Dig up the plants, separate the roots,
and replant the divisions in other areas of your garden.
This helps fill in gaps and it shows a vibrant
display of blooms next season. Fertilize your flowerbeds. Feed your
flowerbeds with balanced fertilizer to provide essential nutrients to continued
growth and blooming. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when adding application
for the amounts needed. Mulch flowerbeds. Apply a lot of
multi around your flower beds to help retain moisture, suppress weeds,
and regulate the soil temperature. Organic mult such as bart
chips and straw or composts also add nutrients to the
soils as they decompose. Prune and trim your shrubs lightly.
Prune and trim summer flowering shrubs to shape them and
remove any dead or disease branches. Pruning helps air circulation
and sunlight penetration, which is essential for healthy growth. Avoid
heavy pruning in the autumn, as this can stimulate new
growth that may not harden off before winter. Monitor for
pests and diseases regularly. Inspect your flowers for signs of
pests and diseases. Look for damaged leaves, discolored spots, or
usual growths. Early detection and treatment can prevent more significant
problems later in the season. Wead your flower beds. Keep
your flower beds free of weeds to reduce competition for
nutrients and water. Regular weeding also helps pests and diseases
from taking hold. Prepare for winter. Start preparing your flower
garden for winter by protecting tender plants with cross covers
or clutters. Consider applying a final layer of mulch to
insulate the soil and roots. Collect and save flower seeds.
Now I've saved all my sunflower seeds today. That's one
job that I have done. Collect seeds from your favorite
flowers to save for planting next year. Allow the seeds
to completely dry before storing in a cool and dry place.
Saving seeds helps preserve unique varieties and can reduce gardening costs.
Plan for next season. Reflect on what works well in
your garden flower garden and make plans for the next
growing season. Consider rotating flower beds, trying new varieties, and
improving soil health which will cover crops or organic amendments.
So that is everything what needs doing in the garden
in September. So there's an awful lot of jobs what
needs doing down at the allotment and garden, but most
of them can be done nice and easily, and probably
a lot of them are once that you already know
what to do, so it's just going over them and
making sure that we get all them jobs done. But
obviously some of the main jobs will be prune in
the fruit trees, but don't prune plum trees. Don't prune
cherry trees or nectarines. They are meant to be done
in the summer, as that can cause silver leaf, and
I think that's what my plum trees got at the moment.
So any fruit with a stone in it, don't prune, now,
prune it in the summertime. Early in the summertime. You
can prune all your apples, your pears at this time
of year. So yeah, I hope you've found that useful,
and I hope you've got a lot from it. So
in tomorrow's episode we're going to be talking about all
the seeds that you can plant in the vegetable garden,
in the flower garden, and all the fruit that you
can plant as well during this time of year. So
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