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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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    Should you water bulbs after planting in autumn? How to nail your bulb aftercare and get them off to a good start - Yahoo Style UK: best next steps fo

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

    Google News UK trend score 68

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    What to do with hydrangeas in September to keep your plants looking their best and bag some free plants next year too - Yahoo Style UK: what it means

    Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

    Google News UK trend score 56

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    How drought is affecting plants and pollinators: expert analysis - University of Cambridge: what it means for UK gardeners

    Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | By: Bryn | Seasonal Advice

    Google News UK trend score 63

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    How to overseed your lawn for thicker, greener grass next spring — 5 steps to follow this September - Country Living Magazine: best next steps for UK

    Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

    Google News UK trend score 54

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    Gardening – autumn is the best time for planting - The Solihull Observer: what it means for UK gardeners

    Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

    Google News UK trend score 52

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    Slugs hate this fairytale plant that brightens dull borders - Ideal Home: how to protect your garden this week

    Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 | By: Bryn | Frugal Hacks

    Google News UK trend score 46

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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

Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | By: Bryn

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Lawn Mower Warning Issued As Green Grass Finally Reappears - HuffPost UK: what UK gardeners should do now

Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | By: Bryn

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How To Help Your Brown And Brittle Lawn Bounce Back – 5 Steps To Follow This Month - Country Living Magazine: best next steps for UK gardeners

Published: Monday, September 7, 2026 | By: Bryn

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Friday, 18 September 2026 - Transition to cooler weather

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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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Walk the plot daily for five minutes; tiny issues stay tiny.

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